- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK.
- Name
- Charles
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- Location
- Southeast Idaho
- Name
- Dan
Charles, I have missed seeing you since I haven't been around Fuji X forum in a while. It is very nice to see you here and I hope it becomes home for you.
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK.
- Name
- Charles
I hope so too.
- Location
- Tanagra
Welcome! Hopefully you enjoy it here. There was a decent-sized migration of M43 users not long ago, and it appears a group of Fuji shooters are kicking the tires due to a similar situation. I think between those 2 groups, we could be onto something good here. 
What’s your take on the 18-55? I’m tempted by it, but I’ve found when I have a lens of that range, I end up not using it much. I either grab the UWA or the tele.
What’s your take on the 18-55? I’m tempted by it, but I’ve found when I have a lens of that range, I end up not using it much. I either grab the UWA or the tele.
Stu
Veteran
- Location
- Melb. Aus.
My first Fuji lens was the 18-55mm and liked it a lot.Welcome! Hopefully you enjoy it here. There was a decent-sized migration of M43 users not long ago, and it appears a group of Fuji shooters are kicking the tires due to a similar situation. I think between those 2 groups, we could be onto something good here.
What’s your take on the 18-55? I’m tempted by it, but I’ve found when I have a lens of that range, I end up not using it much. I either grab the UWA or the tele.
Quite amazing for a 'kit lens'
But these days when I'm using Fuji, rather than my preferred M43 gear, I too would go 10-24mm or 70-300mm
Irene McC
Legend
- Location
- CPT, South Africa
Fuji's 18-55 is way better than what one usually expects from a so-called *kit* lens. It came with my first Fuji body (X-T2) and I've used it extensively while travelling with very pleasing results.
If you're looking for that focal distance, then it's very worth having. If not specifically, then get a 23 or 35 prime within that range instead
If you're looking for that focal distance, then it's very worth having. If not specifically, then get a 23 or 35 prime within that range instead
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK.
- Name
- Charles
I like the 18-55. Previously, I had replaced one with the 16-80, which is a very, very good lens, but, for me, it had no soul. So I sold it and bought another 18-55. Smaller, lighter, and lovely images. Win win!
jknights
Rookie
- Location
- St Austell, Cornwall
I tend to agree with you that the 18-55 seems to have a bit more contrast/soul than the 16-80 but the range of the 16-80 is perfect.
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK.
- Name
- Charles
Yes, I do so agree with that sentiment!
