Fuji 18-55 f2.8-4 zoom - Removed From Fujifilm website

[Mike G]

This super little lens has disappeared from the Fujifilm website, strange or what!

And of course I'm wondering why?

 

[tonyturley]

Are you sure?

FUJINON LENS XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS

 

[Mike G]

It has certainly disappeared from the Fujifilm UK site!

A screen shot from the UK Fujifilm website!

Note the empty place

Fujinon X Mount lenses

 

[Bobby Tingle]

I would love for a weather sealed version 2 to be in the works. With the most current image stabilization. I'd jump on one for those two changes alone.

 

[Larry T]

The 18-55 was my first X system lens, still a favorite.

 

[Biro]

Yup, the original 18-55 and 55-200 were used mostly on my X-T10 and are now favorites on my X-T20. Fast primes occasionally on the X-T20... but more often on the X-Pro.

 

[tonyturley]

It has certainly disappeared from the Fujifilm UK site!

A screen shot from the UK Fujifilm website!

Note the empty place

Fujinon X Mount lenses

Interesting. As you said, wonder why?

I had one of these and sold it last year. I guess I'm still trying out lenses, looking for the best fit for me. Haven't really found one I wanted to keep long-term yet.

 

[Kay]

I guess my copy of the 1855 is still my favorite zoom lens ever, all the way from 18 to 55mm. Just compare this "kit lens" to Sony's standard zooms for e-mount, including the blue label glass (build quality, performance, ...) and you get a pretty good idea on who you're dealing with in each case.

 

[Mike G]

I sent a query to Fujifilm regarding this and it seems that the reason for it being not shown is a cock up,hey ho.

 

[Biro]

Good news. I don't want to have to chase a Mark II version of that lens...

 

[KillRamsey]

I feel like improvments might be nice, but that the Mark I version is still, to this day, more than good enough to not "need" them like the 60 or 18 (and maybe 27... and hell, make the 35 f1.4 internal focus while we have the hood up) primes do. It focuses pretty quickly, it stabilizes pretty well, it's plenty sharp. They kinda nailed it on that lens.

 

[AndyH44]

Ok....OK! Read enough about this "best kit lens ever" and popped for a new one! You guys better hope and pray it's all you've said it is, or I'll unleash the "Fleas"!

 

[Deleted member 13442]

OH MY GOSH you bought the dreaded 18-55 KIT lens. What will your friends think? Have you thought about seeking counseling? Wow WOW all I can say is I sure like mine and think your going to like yours as well, congrats.

 

[AndyH44]

OH MY GOSH you bought the dreaded 18-55 KIT lens. What will your friends think? Have you thought about seeking counseling? Wow WOW all I can say is I sure like mine and think your going to like yours as well, congrats.

What do you mean "seeking counseling"? I'm pirfektly normal .....
...You guys made me do it!

 

[davidzvi]

Maybe the 16-80 will be released soon?

 

[merlin]

Maybe the 16-80 will be released soon?

From what I have read, autumn at the earliest.

 

[davidzvi]

From what I have read, autumn at the earliest.

That's what I heard as well. But it could explain it being removed from the site.

It's one of the lenses I'm looking forward to checking out. But what I'm REALLY waiting for is what would go with it. The current 55-200 and 50-230 are too short (the 50-230 is also too slow). And the 100-400 WAY more than I need or want in size, weight, and cost. I love an XF series 70-300mm even if it tops out at f/5.6. For that I'd consider getting those two and the 10-24 with an X-T3 and selling off my m4/3. I'm not sure I would, but at least the range I need/want would be covered.