Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens

Value For Money:Yes, for the good construction quality.Performance:Good. Auto focus snaps on lto subjects fast. Zoom ring is smooth. Aperture ring feels good.Best Feature(s):Original, works as advertised and within expectation.This lens has received many positive reviews online. After a short hour or so of handling it and taking some photos in the evening time with the X-s20 mirrorless camera, I am impressed by the ease of photographing in low light and how well the handling feels.My old canon DSLR feels better than the X-S20, but over the camera feels good with this lens.It is very quiet during autoficusing, nearly no sound. Image area where the focus point is placed turns out sharp.I am overall very happy with it.On the seller, the respond is fast. ... MoreValue For Money:Yes, for the good construction quality.Performance:Good. Auto focus snaps on lto subjects fast. Zoom ring is smooth. Aperture ring feels good.Best Feature(s):Original, works as advertised and within expectation.This lens has received many positive reviews online. After a short hour or so of handling it and taking some photos in the evening time with the X-s20 mirrorless camera, I am impressed by the ease of photographing in low light and how well the handling feels.My old canon DSLR feels better than the X-S20, but over the camera feels good with this lens.It is very quiet during autoficusing, nearly no sound. Image area where the focus point is placed turns out sharp.I am overall very happy with it.On the seller, the respond is fast. He/she gave me assurance that it would be well pack as I had bad experience with many couriers who with just drop my packages at my doorstep and walk off, allowing for anyone who happens to passby to just walk off with my purchases.The seller packed the lens box very well with adequate cupboard and bubble wrap for cushioning. The condition of the lens box is as good as if I pick it off the shelf.For the Shopee courier staff, compliments to him for wanting to put it into the riser cabinet instead of just leaving it out in the open by my doorstep.When I opened my door he was about to bend down to place the lens into the riser. I am very glad that he did not attempt to just drop it from a height like many others do. Good job from the Shopee courier staff.

Almost a 5

I got this as the kit lens when I ordered my X-T3, and I've been very glad I did. I understand there have been some issues when it's used for video, but I use it exclusively for stills. It's wonderfully sharp, the aperture is good, and the range is fine for all-around use. But I have one quibble. I almost always shoot in manual mode--with the aperture ring set to A, adjusting the aperture with the command dial. The problem is that there is no click-stop or detent between A and f22, so it's easy to accidentally roll out of A. If you don't have PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE selected in the SCREEN SETTING Setup menu, you won't know that the lens has gone from A to f22. I have PREVIEW EXP./WB turned off when I shoot flash, so it's happened to me. Purely driver error, I ... MoreI got this as the kit lens when I ordered my X-T3, and I've been very glad I did. I understand there have been some issues when it's used for video, but I use it exclusively for stills. It's wonderfully sharp, the aperture is good, and the range is fine for all-around use. But I have one quibble. I almost always shoot in manual mode--with the aperture ring set to A, adjusting the aperture with the command dial. The problem is that there is no click-stop or detent between A and f22, so it's easy to accidentally roll out of A. If you don't have PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE selected in the SCREEN SETTING Setup menu, you won't know that the lens has gone from A to f22. I have PREVIEW EXP./WB turned off when I shoot flash, so it's happened to me. Purely driver error, I know, but it's worth knowing about, and it would have been nice if Fujifilm had inserted a click stop.

Amazing camera

I shot with aps-c cameras the first 10+ years in photography. Over those years I constantly heard that you had to move up to full frame if you wanted amazing images. All the talk and hype around full frame pushed me into going that route. Shooting full frame, I learned a thing or two and at the same time started to lose my passion for photography, until I decided to purchase the X-H2.The X-H2 is an amazing camera, that does well in all categories for me. I love the form factor of it, as I have always been accustomed to this style of body. I own and shoot Nikon, Sony and Canon mirrorless bodies, so this body just felt natural to me. It is amazingly comfortable and the button placement is perfect.I have been mostly using the X-H2 for portraits. When paired with ... MoreI shot with aps-c cameras the first 10+ years in photography. Over those years I constantly heard that you had to move up to full frame if you wanted amazing images. All the talk and hype around full frame pushed me into going that route. Shooting full frame, I learned a thing or two and at the same time started to lose my passion for photography, until I decided to purchase the X-H2.The X-H2 is an amazing camera, that does well in all categories for me. I love the form factor of it, as I have always been accustomed to this style of body. I own and shoot Nikon, Sony and Canon mirrorless bodies, so this body just felt natural to me. It is amazingly comfortable and the button placement is perfect.I have been mostly using the X-H2 for portraits. When paired with the right lenses, it is almost impossible to tell the difference between this and any of my full frame bodies. The color science is just beautiful and the film simulations gives me a new aspect to my creativity. The RAW files are a dream to work with. 40 MP makes for the perfect image size to retouch and crop without losing too much in the process.The video options are great. 8k at this price, how could you pass on that? I have seen many YouTubers complain about the rolling shutter on this camera, but there will never be any scenarios that would require me to film while panning the camera back and forth like a mad man. The high bitrate modes and various codecs can accommodate everyone's taste and preferences. The video quality I have been getting out of the various modes has been astonishing and even rivals my full frame bodies.There are so many things to say great about this camera but for sake of time I will sum it all up with the fact that since purchasing the X-H2, I have fallen back in love with photography and have been enjoying every moment this camera is in my hands.

Excellent A

A is for amateurphotographer. But this is a wonderful camera right out of the box,excellent. It was made to take wonderful pictures. With experienceand learning about this camera I am sure that I will never buyanother, although I had a Sony F707 and thought that was the bestback in 2000. And Sony had it right, and made it great, because ofthe lens. I bought this with the lens and was not disappointed. Iwould recommend this to any other amateur. You just have to investsome time, read the manual, then the camera will give you andinfinite number of possibilities to take landscape and portraitpictures. I also found that you could download Capture One Expresssoftware that works with RAF (fujifilm RAW) pictures taken on thiscamera. And it is free. ... MoreA is for amateurphotographer. But this is a wonderful camera right out of the box,excellent. It was made to take wonderful pictures. With experienceand learning about this camera I am sure that I will never buyanother, although I had a Sony F707 and thought that was the bestback in 2000. And Sony had it right, and made it great, because ofthe lens. I bought this with the lens and was not disappointed. Iwould recommend this to any other amateur. You just have to investsome time, read the manual, then the camera will give you andinfinite number of possibilities to take landscape and portraitpictures. I also found that you could download Capture One Expresssoftware that works with RAF (fujifilm RAW) pictures taken on thiscamera. And it is free. But could lead you to buy the Pro version fora $100 less right here at B&H. Great camera and having boughtother products form B&H I will always come back here to buy ahassle free quality product. Shipping is fast, nice website, and ifyou make a mistake in ordering they will make sure you get thecorrect product with excellent service.

Excellent Flexible Mid-Range Zoom

I recently purchased this lens mainly for its extra zoom range over my Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8-4. I am glad I did as it is a performance upgrade to the 18-55mm in virtually every way. The extra 2mm on the wide end and the extra 15mm on the long end makes it easier for me to go with just one lens more often.Optically, center frame sharpness is mostly better than the 18-55mm. Toward the frame edges, sharpness is generally comparable and often a bit better. The weakest focal length of this lens seems to be at 80mm. However, at least in my copy, I have found overall sharpness there to be more than acceptable. The OIS and focus speed of this lens is also very good.This lens is a somewhat larger than the 18-55mm but still feels very good and well balanced on my X-T3. The ... MoreI recently purchased this lens mainly for its extra zoom range over my Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8-4. I am glad I did as it is a performance upgrade to the 18-55mm in virtually every way. The extra 2mm on the wide end and the extra 15mm on the long end makes it easier for me to go with just one lens more often.Optically, center frame sharpness is mostly better than the 18-55mm. Toward the frame edges, sharpness is generally comparable and often a bit better. The weakest focal length of this lens seems to be at 80mm. However, at least in my copy, I have found overall sharpness there to be more than acceptable. The OIS and focus speed of this lens is also very good.This lens is a somewhat larger than the 18-55mm but still feels very good and well balanced on my X-T3. The Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8, on the other hand, is much larger and heavier. It also does not have OIS which, at least for me on the X-T3, is a show-stopper.One possible downside for video shooters is that this lens oddly goes in and out of focus while zooming. The bottom line, however, for stills shooters is that this lens offers an overall upgrade to the Fuji 18-55mm and a smaller, lighter (albeit one-stop slower) more flexible alternative to the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8.

Excellent Mid-Range Zoom

This is easily my favorite Fuji mid-range zoom lens. I was initially hesitant to try it due to some of the reviews. At issue was mainly edge sharpness. While not quite as good as, say, the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8, it is not significantly so and requires some detailed looking to really see. Center sharpness is, however, easily comparable and excellent throughout the zoom range. At 80mm is where this lens is at its weakest but is still quite usable.Compared to the Fuji 18-55mm, this lens is an upgrade in most every way. I particularly like that it goes to 16mm (24mm full-frame equivalent) on the wide end compared to 18mm on the 18-55mm. Somehow the 27mm full-frame equivalent on the wide end of the 18-55mm just does not seem quite wide enough. That was my main motivation ... MoreThis is easily my favorite Fuji mid-range zoom lens. I was initially hesitant to try it due to some of the reviews. At issue was mainly edge sharpness. While not quite as good as, say, the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8, it is not significantly so and requires some detailed looking to really see. Center sharpness is, however, easily comparable and excellent throughout the zoom range. At 80mm is where this lens is at its weakest but is still quite usable.Compared to the Fuji 18-55mm, this lens is an upgrade in most every way. I particularly like that it goes to 16mm (24mm full-frame equivalent) on the wide end compared to 18mm on the 18-55mm. Somehow the 27mm full-frame equivalent on the wide end of the 18-55mm just does not seem quite wide enough. That was my main motivation for going with the 16-80mm.Build quality of this lens is excellent. The zoom ring is silky smooth and perfectly damped. The aperture ring is also smooth with positive clicks at 1/3 stop increments.This is definitely an absolutely fabulous lens for just about any type of photography requiring a mid-range zoom. It is a perfect match for my Fuji X-T3 body that I can comfortably carry around all day. For low light, I usually just bring along a fast prime or two as opposed to getting just a single stop advantage with the big and heavy 16-55mm f/2.8.

In defense of the XF16-80mm f4.

I have GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). I love researching gear almost as much as using it, and I'm fortunate in that I can afford the best gear at this stage of my life. With that said, this 16-80mm f4 came with my camera, and I couldn't wait to upgrade to a better lens in this general focal range (or get some primes that fill this range and offer higher IQ). I spent dozens and dozens of hours researching new lenses, watching videos, reading blogs, weighing pros and cons. I wanted something faster, sharper, and more premium... or so I thought.At the same time I was researching, I spent dozens and dozens of hours getting familiar with the 16-80mm f4 and learning the ins and outs of it. I've taken about five-thousand-ish photos with it at this point, from macro ... MoreI have GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). I love researching gear almost as much as using it, and I'm fortunate in that I can afford the best gear at this stage of my life. With that said, this 16-80mm f4 came with my camera, and I couldn't wait to upgrade to a better lens in this general focal range (or get some primes that fill this range and offer higher IQ). I spent dozens and dozens of hours researching new lenses, watching videos, reading blogs, weighing pros and cons. I wanted something faster, sharper, and more premium... or so I thought.At the same time I was researching, I spent dozens and dozens of hours getting familiar with the 16-80mm f4 and learning the ins and outs of it. I've taken about five-thousand-ish photos with it at this point, from macro (only 0.5x magnification) to vast landscapes to astrophotography (yes, at f4) to street photography to night photography to portraits to photos of my pets to... you get the idea.Looking at the specs on paper, I thought this lens would be no good. An f4 aperture? Not very exciting. Reviews keep saying it's soft at the edges, and it's not tack sharp at 80mm. Okay, that's true, but only when you zoom in and really pixel peep (and this is on a 4k monitor, and I am fortunate to have 15/20 eyesight which is better than 20/20).But the more and more I use this lens, the more I realize that it is the perfect lens for me (and I'm so glad it was included as my kit lens). As much as I want to spend more money on a fancy new lens (again, I have GAS and money to blow), I cannot find a better substitute to replace the 16-80mm f4 for MY needs (I will explain those needs later on).Here's why:1) Yes, the f4 seemed boring at first. How on earth am I going to take sharp shots in dim lighting with those slow shutter speeds at f4? Answer: OIS. The OIS on this lens kicks major behind. I am able to take stable, sharp shots as low as 1/4s at the wide end and 1/30s at the telephoto end. Yes, that is not an exaggeration. The OIS is, in my opinion, better than shooting at a wider aperture. I've turned OIS with this lens off and on to test the difference (you can do that in the cameras settings menu), and it's NUTS what it is capable of. And the X-T3 does not have IBIS, so if you're thinking of getting the XF16-55mm f2.8 for the X-T3, think again -- your shots will be significantly blurrier, especially when shooting at apertures above f4 (which will be most shots for most people). So then I realize... I don't need a faster lens, because it isn't going to help me in most situations. Yes, a faster lens will capture subjects in motion better, but this brings me to another point below...2) The dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio of the newer X-Trans sensors on the X-T3s and X-T4s etc. are so good at base ISO that I can simply shoot at a higher shutter speed and get slightly underexposed photos that I very easily and quickly fix in post-processing (shooting RAW). I can easily push a slightly underexposed photo from my X-T3 one or two stops without any noticeable degradation of quality. So to take sharp photos of subjects in motion, I simply set my ISO to 160, my shutter speed to whatever is needed based on the speed of my subjects, and put the aperture to f4. I've taken handheld photos in Joshua Tree National Park using nothing but moonlight with this method that have turned out great. I've taken sharp photos of walking subjects at night. They all look great. (BTW, I'm aware of ISO-invariance for Fuji cameras, but shooting at a higher ISO can easily blow out your highlights, so I prefer to fix in post.)3) The focal range is ridiculously useful. Having the ability to go between 16-80mm means I only need to carry two lenses with me: the 16-80mm f4 and the 50-140mm f2.8 (also has OIS). These two lenses allow me to get 75% of the shots I need. I find myself most often shooting at the extreme ends: 16mm and 80mm. And of course, I shoot a lot in the middle as well. These ranges are perfect for the outdoorsman who wants to capture a range of images on a hike.4) Build: It's generally compact for the focal range that it has. It's not too cumbersome to carry around. It feels sturdy, and I don't need to worry about dust and moisture with the weather sealing. In fact, I've taken it snow-shoeing, I've taken it out in rain storms, I've taken it on boats, I've taken it up mountains, I've taken it to the dusty desert... and I've never had to worry about it. It's a workhorse.Cons: I only have a few. The lens hood is pretty big, and it's plastic. A big hood is good for reducing glare and protecting the glass (I never need to use a lens protector / filter), but it adds a couple inches to the length and makes it less stealthy than it already is. The manual focus is actually motor-driven, like most Fuji lenses. I would prefer true manual focus. And while the build is truly good and almost totally metal, there are a couple minor plastic pieces that would be nice if they were metal. They do not affect the performance, look, or durability, but I just like that premium metal feeling. And oh yeah... if you zoom in 200% and peep at the corners on a photo zoomed in at 80mm, then yes, it will be soft. Big whoop, it won't affect people who are using their lenses to take actual photos in the field.My use-cases for this lens: street photography; landscape and backpacking (including overnight or trips in rain and snow); astrophotography (you get usable consumer-grade images, but don't expect miracles); everyday carry; travel; macro (I was surprised by this); portraiture / boudoir.So... what am I going to do with my GAS issue? I am yearning for more gear, but the 16-80mm is the best fit for me right now. Well, I'm waiting for the X-H2 to come out! If I had IBIS in my camera, I would consider getting the 16-55mm f2.8 for the faster aperture in addition to the image stabilization (from IBIS); however, without IBIS, I am going to stick with this f4 with OIS for now as my images will come out sharper when stopped down and OIS enabled. But if I did switch to the 16-55mm f2.8, then I'm sacrificing a significant amount of reach by losing that 80mm range... so even with IBIS, I may not switch. For now, I may just grab a couple new primes (the 18mm f1.4 WR, 80mm Macro with OIS, the 27mm f2.8 pancake, and some macro extension tubes) and stick with the zoom I have now, the 16-80mm f4 -- I do love it.If you're interested in having an extremely versatile lens that takes high-quality (good-enough) photos in a variety of different situations, then get this lens. Especially if you have a camera without IBIS, or if you just want the OIS + IBIS benefit. If you're interested in getting the most technically magnificent image quality from a lens at the expense of versatility in the field, then you will want to look elsewhere (like the new 18/23/33mm f1.4 WR primes, for example, or the 15-55mm f2.8 if you do not mind the omission of IBIS and losing that extra reach.In short, I love this lens, and I think you will too.

It was an excellent lens, but you have to be careful!

If you're looking for a versatile lens without any compromises, this is the lens to buy for your Fuji. The picture is crisp almost every time. The video it takes, is awesome. No lens distortion, and no chromatic abbreviations. But, don't be a fool like me and treat it like a beater lens. The mounting plate on it is connected to the body of the lens with plastic. (decent plastic at the least). So if you're not careful, if you put too much strain on the lens while it's on your camera, it can break off without a lot of force. Luckily for me, only 2 of the 4 mounting points broke. I had to take it apart, (which was surprisingly easy) and stick the plastic riser mounts back on with plastic superglue. Which worked just fine. But, make sure if you take this apart you have ... MoreIf you're looking for a versatile lens without any compromises, this is the lens to buy for your Fuji. The picture is crisp almost every time. The video it takes, is awesome. No lens distortion, and no chromatic abbreviations. But, don't be a fool like me and treat it like a beater lens. The mounting plate on it is connected to the body of the lens with plastic. (decent plastic at the least). So if you're not careful, if you put too much strain on the lens while it's on your camera, it can break off without a lot of force. Luckily for me, only 2 of the 4 mounting points broke. I had to take it apart, (which was surprisingly easy) and stick the plastic riser mounts back on with plastic superglue. Which worked just fine. But, make sure if you take this apart you have the proper fillips screw driver. Because if you don't, you can strip the screws VERY easily. Overall great lens. The only thing I would change would be to make it a little bit more sturdy. Especially since it's a zoom lens.

My go-to lens

This is my go-to lens for studio and is the perfect travel lens alsol. I love the 24-120 focal range for studio work. I own the full frame equivalence of this lens for my Nikon Z bodies as well as for my Sony a7r series bodies. I can achieve almost any look I need without having to constantly change lenses during a session. I was a little skeptical of this lens initially because I had not really heard many people talk about it as it was considered a kit lens. After shooting with it a bit and getting used to its characteristic, it quickly became one of my most used lenses.The autofocus is mostly accurate as any missed focus shots could be attributed to user era on my behalf. By adjusting the focusing speeds and tracking in my X-H2, this lens instantly became a ... MoreThis is my go-to lens for studio and is the perfect travel lens alsol. I love the 24-120 focal range for studio work. I own the full frame equivalence of this lens for my Nikon Z bodies as well as for my Sony a7r series bodies. I can achieve almost any look I need without having to constantly change lenses during a session. I was a little skeptical of this lens initially because I had not really heard many people talk about it as it was considered a kit lens. After shooting with it a bit and getting used to its characteristic, it quickly became one of my most used lenses.The autofocus is mostly accurate as any missed focus shots could be attributed to user era on my behalf. By adjusting the focusing speeds and tracking in my X-H2, this lens instantly became a contender for my similar Nikon and Sony branded lenses as far as image quality, autofocus and reliability is concerned. The autofocus is fairly quiet and does not pickup in video as long as you use something like a shotgun mic or smaller.It?s compact and lightweight design makes it a perfect match for any fujifilm camera as it balances well on most bodies. Furthermore, it?s lightweight also makes it great for holding long periods of time without fatiguing your shooting arm, making it an excellent choice for travel and street photography.This is an excellent lens with many uses and if you are on the fence about getting it, go ahead, I promise you will not be disappointed.

The Perfect All Around Fuji Lens

This is the perfect starting kit lens for your Fujifilm. It adds a ton of flexibility to your shooting and gives you a wide range of freedom to prodice great images/video.If you are planning on shooting in low light or doing video on the go, this may not be the best lens for you. With an minimum aperture of 4.0, it can perform less than ideally in low light environments. It also is harder to do run and gun videography on a gimbal with this lens because you have to rebalance the gimbal slightly anytime you change the zoom.If you're shooting in low light and doing video on the go, I would recommenda 35 or 50mm lens with an f stop less than 2.In every other scenario, this lens is my go to choice. I use it for regular video and photo 90% of the time. You can ... MoreThis is the perfect starting kit lens for your Fujifilm. It adds a ton of flexibility to your shooting and gives you a wide range of freedom to prodice great images/video.If you are planning on shooting in low light or doing video on the go, this may not be the best lens for you. With an minimum aperture of 4.0, it can perform less than ideally in low light environments. It also is harder to do run and gun videography on a gimbal with this lens because you have to rebalance the gimbal slightly anytime you change the zoom.If you're shooting in low light and doing video on the go, I would recommenda 35 or 50mm lens with an f stop less than 2.In every other scenario, this lens is my go to choice. I use it for regular video and photo 90% of the time. You can always pay a small amount to rent a lens for low light environments if you need to.