One thing I think is worth mentioning is that for someone who has the 10-24 f4, this has the same filter thread so no need for several different sized circular filters. And those who have the 50-140 f2.8, you're in luck, still the same 72mm filter thread. From 10-140 on a single filter thread. 😊
Excellent real life comparisons. Not a brick wall in sight. The resolving power of Fuji files using capture one take it to another level and you demonstrated perfectly that in your balanced video. Since I bought the 16-80 on release I sold my 18-55, 16 1.4, 50-140 and have settled to a 12-24, 16-80, 55-200 and the absolutely fabulous 35 f2. Tried virtually all Fuji lenses and this selection covers all I need. So glad I dropped full frame and now have fewer back problems and don’t need to wear a climbers harness to carry my camera. Subcribed.
Gary, thanks so much for your positive comment! Definitely, the way Capture One handle the Fujifilm files is insane. Your kit is absolutely perfect in terms of weight, portability, size and image quality. Have a good one! :)
I have been considering the XF16-80mm, but a bit hesitated to see lots of negative reviews about it. After watching your video, I think this lens is the right choice (zoom range, weight) for me as an amateur travel/landscape photographer. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Look forward to joining your workshop some day.
I like your professional attitude, your top clear explanations and the fact that you compare, with peerless honesty, the differences between the two zooms. Keep on sharing, my friend!!
Great review, fantastic scenery! I noticed those thick gloves - had to be cold up there ;). I just bought the lens today for my XT30, can’t wait to shoot.
Thanks so much! Yep, up there there are quite often cool temperatures, especially when you stay in the shadow for a while. You’ll enjoy the new lens, it’s very versatile, beautiful to use and with a really good quality.
Hi Andrea..I chose this lens with my first mirrorless camera Fuji XS10 and i'm loving it! I chose this setup for portability and so I don't have to change lenses often when hiking to subalpine lakes for trout fishing. I love your photos, I need to visit the Italian mountains someday!
Hi Andrea, thank you for you video and hope someday to join one of your workshop. I'm italian too and I think I'm lucky because I leave in Alto Adige ..in the middle of the Dolomites. I write in english to be usefull to all the other friends writing here, or I hope so! I've got my first mirrorless and bought the Fuji x-s10 . I was struggling for many weeks spending time trying to choose the right lens for me for travel shooting with my family and landscapes. So I finally choose the 18-135.. did I do wrong? It's much more sharper and generally the 16-80? Would you try a test like this in your video, also with the 18-135? . Thank you.
Thanks so much for the comment, Fabrizio. I really appreciated you effort on commenting in English:) About your question, the 18-135 is a decent lens with a great focal range. For my liking its performances are not as good as the 16-80. With wider focal range lenses there is always a trade-off in terms of image quality. Anyway, the X-S10 is a lovely and capable camera, and paired with the 18-135 is a good starting point to get great images. At the moment I don’t have any plan on reviewing the 18-135 since I’m focusing on other contents for the channel. Ciao 😃
Thanks for showing the zoom range comparisons! It would be nice to have the extra zoom range, but I think I'll be happy with the XC 16-50mm instead (and about a grand left over in change). Not to mention it's less than half the weight.
l'ho beccato solo ora, una delle review più risolute che ho visto sin'ora. Sto seriamente valutando di aggiungerlo al mio corredo di lavoro, magari ad una XT4 (dati i nuovi modelli usciti magari ci risparmi pure qualcosa 😂)
Ciao Frank, grazie per aver apprezzato il video. È un po’ datato, ma la mia opinione sul 16-80 non è cambiata. Per fotografia di viaggio o landscape dove muoversi leggeri è un’opzione sicuramente valida.
It is a great lens. 16 to 80 is large! First lens where I put my auto iso to the lowest iso, because you can easely make a photo with 1/2 second out of hand. The photo quality is great, I like this lens very much!
Thanks so much for your review. I'm trying to decide between the 16-80 and the 16-55. If I shot weddings or paid jobs, I'd go with the 16-55. But I don't shoot professionally. I mainly shoot landscapes, travel, and family photos, so I'll probably go with the 16-80. Also, I'm older, so weight is a big deal for me. The 16-80 is lighter.
Thanks so much, Jabber, for your comment and your interest in my photography workshops. I hope you'll be able to join me once this Covid situation is over. Cheers!
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto I agree. You have a good voice - and a really a nice real-world review (I have kind of pondered how this lense makes sense - you made sense for me). Take a look at the best "photographic talking heads" around. Three men and an elephant. Art of photography. Sean Tucker. No need for "elevator music entertainment" when the message is as good and clear as this :-)
Thank you for concise and to the point evaluation. I am new to Fuji but not to Photography. Started with Nikon and developed everything in a darkroom. However after using a true pocket camera ( Sony RX 100 V ) I was shocked how liberating a small camera would be. So the Fuji XS-10 provided me the opportunity to travel light and have a portfolio of lenses available in the X system. I do not have a zoom lens yet and will be traveling to Italy and Switzerland. I believe 3 lenses would be perfect for my portfolio but over kill for this trip. Mountains certainly could work with either the 16-80 or the 55-200. The 16-200 gives you the flexibility for compression which the 16-80 cannot deliver. But the 55-200 requires a second lens ( in my opinion) therefore the 10-24 would be my lens of preference. If I only carry one lens it would be the 16-80. The 16-80 is an excellent all around lens, much more than a mid range type lens. I will need to do a little more evaluation on the issue of compression for a two week trip in the Alps and Dolomites before determining whether the 16-80 is a 1 lens solution for my hikes or go with two zooms. I realize there is no perfect lens but for my first zoom purchase(s) I really appreciate your sharing your personal experience with us. Cheers !
Hi Mike, first of all, thanks so much for the comment, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. About your question, well, I've been photographing mountains for many years, and I find myself using the mid-tele and telephoto lens more and more. The ultra-wide zoom lens is a wonderful lens to bring with you, but the process and results are totally different. For example, the 16-80 for photographing the Dolomites or mountainscapes is absolutely wonderful and versatile, and it allows you to combine different shooting techniques (panoramas , for instance). If you want to take with you just one lens, I think the 16-80 is a perfect choice. A longer focal range, like the 55-200, is quite useful to reach greater distances, but as I said, if I had to choose just one lens, I would pick the 16-80. I hope it helps :) Ciao
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Grazcha fich ! Yes I agree that with the 16-80 it gives many composition options. The best overall performer…like a Swiss Army knife. I have spent many hours researching the camera and now additional lenses. I really appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts with me. I should also let you know that I really like the flexibility of my Fuji XS 10. With IBIS (6 stops) shooting hand held longer exposures it not a concern. For me having a small, medium format camera is much easier to work with and it is a great value. If you have any favorite destinations in the Dolomites please let me know. Arevair
The X-S10 is a lovely camera. In terms of portability and overall performance, it's brilliant. The Dolomites are truly outstanding in every aspect, and I have many favorite destinations. Above all, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Cadini di Misurina, Passo Giau, Passo Falzarego, Lagazuoi, Alpe di Siusi, and so forth :) Ciao
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Thank you ! In your video at 30-33 seconds the Tre Cime di Lavaredois is featured, what lens are you using ? How difficult and how long ( duration) is the hike. I am in good shape but much older than you average hiker that I see in photos of the area. .
@@Festvangelist I was using the 16-80. The hike to get to the spot where I filmed the video is quite easy, no more than 25/30 minutes. You might feel the altitude (around 2.500mt), but you just need to take your time and you won't have any problem hiking there :)
Hey Andrea! Great video. Nice to hear more detail about the lens from your perspective and recent use. With that OIS it would be well suited to doing landscape work while walking or trekking and not have to bother with tripod so much. The shots of your Dolomite workshop look amazing and I love your image in the background behind you. Take care man!
Hey Hamish, happy to hear from you! This 16-80mm is not perfect all around (as any lens in the market, actually), but the features like the focal range, the ois, and the portability are absolutely great. It's a lovely lens for travel lightweight without sacrificing image quality. In the Dolomites we had a lot of fun, great weather conditions and two beautiful groups. Hope you're well, man. All the best.
10-24 35 1.4 and 55-200 is the perfect travel combo. 16-80 could replace all those, if you don't need wider or longer reach + its 1 lens.... hard decision..... alot of people say its soft in corners, its f4 so full frame is like 5.6 right? I don't know
Hi, thanks for stopping by. The 16-80 is a lens that fits right in the middle between the 10-24 and 55-200. It's that kind of glass you bring with you when you don't want to get too much stuff in your way when taking photographs. Super lightweight and compact. The sharpness of the lens, for my liking, is absolutely fine, even if it's slightly softer in the corners as many other users mentioned. For sure, it can't replace the 10-24 or the 55-200. About the aperture values you refer to, the difference is all about the depth of field you get; the depth of field at the f4 aperture value on a crop sensor camera it's roughly the equivalent DOF you get at f5.6 on a full-frame camera sensor. I hope this helps. Ciao :)
Sorry for being a little more critical. So you have a 27mm lens that performs nice at F8 :-) You can have this even MUCH smaller in the Fuji system. The interesting thing would have been the performance at 16mm and at the long end.
Hejakma, it's not a problem at all. I tested the lens at all focal lengths, and my goal on this practical review was not to emphasize the slightly soft corners at some focal length (something that is not a problem for me) ...all the lenses on the market, especially at the "extreme" focal length are a bit softer on the corners. Anyway, my intent was to point out what make this lens a good companion for a travel/landscape photographer that love to travel light. This lens has many qualities and creating a video just on a specific "pixel peeper" prospective doesn't work for me, still just as boring. Someone else in the comments mentioned a couple of youtube channels where you can probably find what you're looking for. Cheers
Thanks for the review! I already watched it 1 year ago ... have you since been able to test the lens on a peak design clip? does it stay retracted or does it extend when you walk? My Fuji 18-55 extends within 500 meters of walking and that really sucks.
Yeah, a while ago :) The 16-80's zoom ring feels nice, and it's well dampened. I didn't have any loosening problem with it. Thanks for stopping by, ciao!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video, Sam! Thanks! In my opinion this lens is excellent, the perfect focal range for people who like to photograph in the mountains. It's 1 stop darker than the 16-55mm but the built-in OIS is wonderful and a super welcomed addition to shoot with longer shutter speeds, a very good way to compensate the f4 diaphragm "limit". Anyway, the overall quality of the lens is absolutely great. Cheers!
Great video Andrea! Did you have this lens when we on the workshop? Keep this content coming... really looking forward to seeing more! Take care mate :)
Hey man, thanks so much. Hope you're doing well. I didn't have the 16-80 with me on the workshop, but I used it recently and it's absolutely a great lens. Fujifilm never disappoints :) Cheers man
Hello from New Hampshire USA. Great review! I have the Xpro3 on order and am considering adding this lens to my collection. With 6 stops of IS it is making up for the loss in maximum aperture.
Thanks so much for your comment, Joel! Glad you enjoyed the video. Wonderful choice the new X-Pro3, an amazing camera all around. With the 16-80mm it will be a fantastic combo for almost any kind of photography. Cheers :)
Great video. There’s never enough money in my pocket to get all the cool stuff. I recently switched out all my canon gear that was collecting dust the last few years and got myself an X-T2 and the 16mm f/1.4. I almost got this 16-80 and now I am rethinking this decision thanks to you. P.S. there’s something wrong with your Instagram address in the more details here. You get an error when clicking on the link to your Instagram account. 🙁
Question regarding the image stabilization, if it's always on and only shuts off when on a tripod do you have to worry about it being on with high shutter speeds. I seem to recall reading somewhere that you shouldn't use IS with speeds over about 1/250. I recently got this lens as a kit lens with the X-H2 and to my eye it doesn't seem to perform well with this camera. I find it really nice on my X-T2 and X-T30 but the images seem soft and lacking contrast on the X-H2. You have some really great videos and it's nice to see someone referencing Capture One rather than Lightroom all the time. Been a long time C-1 user since version 7. Thanks for the time and effort that you put into these videos!
Hi Barry, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, and glad you enjoyed my videos! I haven't had a chance to test this lens with the X-H2, so I can't speak to how it performs with the 40mp sensor. As for the stabilizer, you can turn it off completely through the dedicated menu function, so it shouldn't be an issue for long exposures. Ciao :)
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Thanks for your reply. Yes, that's what I've been doing is making sure the stabilizer is shut off. I'd be interested in a video on your thoughts of the 40mp sensor, I would have preferred a lower count to tell you the truth but the X-H2s would have cost me $600 more and as a landscape photographer didn't need the speed features.
Thanks for the review. It appears that many people experience shutter shock with the XT3 (mechanical shutter) between 1/100s and 1/180s. Did you shoot at that shutter speed with XT30, and did you experience the same issue ?
Thanks Pierre for the appreciating. About the "mechanical shutter" I never experienced that issue with my XT-30. I read something about that a while back, but for myself, luckily I have never experienced that problem.
Very good overview Andrea! so, probably time to jump from Canon to Fuji has come! Quesa lente mi sembra un ottimo tutto fare, specialmente per il fotografo di paesaggio che tiene il diaframma sempre un pò chiuso. Grazie per la condivisone.
Grazie mille Luigi. Decisione importante quella di passare da Sony a Fujifilm, due mondi seppur simili ma con sensibili differenze. Fammi sapere come va a finire :) Ciao
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto veramente il passaggio sarebbe da Canon 5Diii a forse XT3 ma è tutto ancora da decidere. Sai meglio di me quanto la leggerezza e compattezza sia importante per Cho fotografa le montagne. Poi parliamoci chiaro, se le foto le sappiamo fare, non c'è mica bisogno si aprire le ombre, chiudere le luci e stressare il sensore fino a spremerlo! Fuji, ho provato XT2 e il corpo macchina è fantastico! Molto meglio della Sony A7III, che a differenza è una specie di rebus eunuchi pò leggera! A presto, ti seguo!
@@LuigiNespeca non so perché ho scritto Sony, forse è l'orario. Comunque, se fotografare le montagne è la tua routine, il ragionamento sul valutare un sistema più leggero è sicuramente sensato. Ti dico, utilizzo Fujifilm dal 2013 e nel mentre ho avuto la possibilità di provare di tutto, dai full frame Canon, Nikon, Sony fino al medio formato, ma alla fine della fiera Fujifilm APS-C continua ad essere la mia scelta e mi ci trovo da dio. Chiaramente tutto è soggettivo, ed i fattori che determinano una decisione vanno ben al di là del numero di megapixel o dimensioni del sensore. A presto allora, ciao!
Hi Andrea, as a beginner, I am going to Nepal mountains trekking and researching which lenses and camera should I buy for shooting, please kindly give me some advice if 16-80mm or 70-300mm? And xs10, xt3 or xt30 II? Thanks a lot for your kindness!:)
Hey Fong, thanks for stopping by. Not sure what kind of photography you do, but my pick would be the 16-80mm. The 70-300mm might be too narrow if you're only using one lens. I believe a wider focal length is way more versatile and will help you capture a better story on your trip. Enjoy your trip! Ciao
Great video glad I came across it. Just wondering I'm still using light room after swapping over to fuji from Sony will capture one help my fuji shots or is there no big difference
Thanks so much, Luke. Glad you enjoyed the video. Lightroom vs Capture One wise, I highly recommend watching my video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U_WrDcDX-aw.html which is an in-depth comparison of what they differ from each other :) I hope this helps. Ciao
Thanks so much for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video. In my opinion the variable aperture of the 18-55mm is not so critical if your goal is to photograph landscapes. For the majority of my landscape images my go-to settings for the aperture is around f/8; anyway, it very depends on the specific scenarios. So, having a variable aperture lens for landscape photography is not a problem at all and it works pretty much for every situation. Cheers
Thanks so much Dominik! I tried the 18-135mm and it's a good product in terms of focal length range/price/portability. I wasn't so impressed with the sharpness of the lens (especially to extremes), it is pretty decent and usable but quite far from the image quality of other Fujifilm zoom lenses. Actually with a substantial focal length range like that you must compromise. Anyway, if you you're looking for a super portable travel lens, with a great zoom range and a pretty decent sharpness, this one is a good deal.
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto great! Thank you for your response. I'm looking for lens for travels. My 18-55 was very good but sometimes needed little more focal length which I didn't had in 18-55 but image quality was fairly enought.
@@dominikd2658 It really depends on what you like to shoot. An f/5.6 is more than enough if you shoot handheld in "regular" light conditions. I mean, if you like to shoot during the sunrise or sunset you actually need a tripod. Just to say, when I travel I have with me the 50-140mm which I use most of the time at f/8. So, it really depends on your needs.
I have both these lenses and 16-55 on my xh1 is a beast of a lens and image quality of 16-55 lens at 16mm is far sharper than any of my primes or zoomx
Of corse, the 16-55mm in terms of sharpness is a step forward than the 16-80mm. I love that lens. But at the end, there are other features the 16-80mm has and the 16-55mm doesn't have that makes the newer one a good balance in terms of price/quality/features.
Thanks for your video Andrea. I know this post is quite old but hope i could still get your thoughts. Are you still using this lens? Like you i love shooting landscape and i don't mind if lens is soft wide open as long as i can shoot at f8 or f11 with minimal sharpening required specially on corners. I don't shoot brickwall but some lab reviews about this lens still worries me. Lots of reviews talk about lens being so soft at corners at 16mm even at f8. Also a lot claimed that it is not a good performer at 80mm. If i am buying this lens it is for the 16mm and the extra reach at 80mm for intimate landscape. If it is not good at those extreme end of the focal range then i might as well continue to use my 18-55. I am so keen on this due to WR. Pleasr share your thought/ view from landscpae photography perspective. Are you happy with it at 16mm and 80mm specially for printing big?
Hi, thanks so much for your comment and glad you enjoy the video. I really appreciated it! At the moment I'm not using the 16-80mm, not because of any problem, but because I'm using just the 10-24 and the 50-140 for my landscape photography. About the sharpness on the corners, well, they're not as sharp as the 16-55 for sure. If you're very keen on ultra sharp lenses, probably the 16-80 is not the right lens for you. It's a wonderful lens, don't get me wrong, but in my opinion is that kind of lens you know you have to make compromises. As many other lenses on that price range, the sharpness is not even and consistent throughout its focal range. For instance, another similar example is the 55-20, which is a killer lens for the price, but yet it suffers quite a bit at its longest focal lengths. Ciao :)
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto I'm running the same setup for most of moutain trips bringing the 10-24 and the 50-140. If weight isn't a big issue and it's a day trip, those lenses are perfect. However, for those long treks where weight becomes a bit more of a concern, I find bringing 16-80mm is good. The best part is it shares the same filter thread as the other 2 lenses so you can have 1 set of filters!
Hi Saul, thanks for stopping by. Yeah, the 16-80 can be more than enough in some cases, a perfect balance between portability and performance. Btw, wonderful combo the 10-24 with the 50-140 :)) Ciao
Thanks for stopping by. Yep, the 16-55 is a bit sharper. However, the 16-80 can be a great alternative for people who need a little longer focal length, less weight, and the OIS. I agree with you in terms of sharpness, the 16-55 is slightly better, but, as I said that's not all. Ciao
Thanks so much for the comment, Daniel! The focal range where the two lenses overlap is quite narrow. The performance of the 10-24 in that range is good, even though at 20-24mm it suffers a little bit more, is still decent. The same thing with the 16-80mm, its sharpness is great and the performance in that range (16-24mm) is very similar to the 10-24. It's quite tricky to tell, the two lenses are very different; anyway, I hope it will help. Ciao :)
Está buenísimo lo que explicas , pero la calidad es tan buena que lo comparías antes que el 16-55 f 2.8? Voy a cambiarme a Fuji desde Canon y tengo dudas si comprar el 10-24 f4, el 16-55 f2.8 .el 18-55 f2.8-4 y este.... Cual elegirias por calidad de imagen y solo por calidad de imagen de los cuatro? un saludo
Thanks Andres, glad you liked it. About your question, it quite difficult to give you an ultimate answer because the lenses you mentioned are very different from each other. It depends what your photography needs; I mean, if you love to shoot ultra wide go with the 10-24 f/4, the image quality is superb. If you need an ultra sharp and luminous lens with a wide-to-mid range focal length (renouncing the OIS), go with the 16-55 f/2.8. If you want a super good image quality, with a wider focal length, OIS and lightweight, definitely I'd choose the 16-80mm f/4. Cheers
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Gracias por responder tan rápido Andrea!!!! Para lo que quiero yo mi lente es para viajes, pero que a su vez sea de calidad. En la tienda que voy a comprar mi cámara me recomiendan el 18-55 f2.8-4... que opinas?
@@valhala73 You're welcome. If you like to travel, in my opinion the 16-80 is a better choice. One stop darker, but you have a wider zoom range and the OIS is killer.
Hi Mehmet, thanks for your comment, and glad you enjoyed the video. The X-T3 and X-S10 are quite different. It depends on what do you love to photograph. The X-T3 is a workhorse suitable for any genre and weather condition. It lacks the IBIS, which the X-S10 has, but anything else is top-notch (In the video, I discussed all the stuff). The X-S10 is suitable for less challenging situations and packed with some features specifically tailored for "filmmakers". In my opinion, it's a lovely "entry-level" camera with stunning image quality and image stabilisation. I don't have a good answer, it depends on your needs. Ciao
Hi, thanks for your comment, and glad you enjoyed the video. Your question is quite complicated, let me explain. The 16-80 is an all-rounder lens and it's very handy to work in very different scenarios, but with some compromises; it's not an ultra-wide-angle lens and its focal range on the longer side is quite limited compared with other lenses like the 55-200 or 50-140. Its image quality and sharpness are both really good, even though it suffers a little bit on the corners. The 16mm, I assume you mean the f2.8, is a very specific lens rather than the 16-80. A direct comparison between both makes not too much sense, in my opinion. The same thing with the 10-24mm, this lens' range is quite different and it covers very different scenarios. So, my feeling is you need to figure out what you like to photograph, and then you can grab the best option for that specific use. Ciao :)
Thanks Jay, really appreciated it. The 18-55mm is a great kit lens, and the image quality for the price point is brilliant. The 16-80mm is 2mm wider and has 25mm more to zoom in the distance. In my opinion, if you're happy with the 18-55mm for your regular photography scenarios, stay with it. But, if you want to expand your possibilities and options in terms of focal length, the 16-80mm is brilliant and the slightly extra weight worth it.
Ciao, innanzi tutto complimenti per la review, corta ed esaustiva! Sto per regalarmi una xt30 per Natale, e l'unica cosa che mi frena dal prendere questa lente come prima ed unica è il "problema" del focus durante i cambi di zoom (nei video). Hai notato miglioramenti con i vari firmware che sono usciti ? Grazie in anticipo
Simone Mazza grazie mille, sono contento che il video ti sia piaciuto e ti sia tornato utile. Il bumping del focus durante lo zoom è migliorato con l’ultimo firmware, ma onestamente non lo ritengo ancora risolto del tutto. È un vero peccato viste le potenzialità e caratteristiche dell’ottica. Non ci resta che stare a vedere Fujifilm come si muoverà in tal senso, sperando lo faccia quanto prima. A presto, e buon divertimento con la T30, è splendida! Ciao 😃👋🏻
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Per me questa lente è da comprare usata quando uscirà il prossimo firmware update. Sarà sui 500€ e pare l'accoppiata perfetta con la mia XT2
Francesco Rota L’accoppiata con la X-T2 direi che è ottima. Da tenere le dita incrociate 🤞🏻 per quanto riguarda in prossimo firmware, senza alcun dubbio.
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto scattando landscape e viaggi al momento ho solo il Samyang 12 F2 e il Fuji 55-200. Il Sammy l'ho preso dopo aver venduto il Fuji 16 1.4 che seppur una splendida lente, mi sentivo abbastanza limitato.
@@francescorota2982 Le ottiche che usi coprono gran parte del range che solitamente uso anch'io, soprattutto nell'area del teleobiettivo. Poi, ma questo è sempre molto soggettivo, per mio gusto personale ho sempre preferito un'ottica zoom come il 10-24mm che mi da invece maggiore elasticità sul versante grandangolare. Il gap tra i 24mm del 10-24 ed i 50mm del 50-140 spesso li copro semplicemente eseguendo delle mini-pano di due scatti, limitando la strumentazione ed il perso nelle escursioni più impegnative.
Did You tested the OIS on tripod? Because as I experienced the OIS doesn't feel that it is on tripod. On tripod (XT2+16-80 30sec exp) I got blurry images with "shoot only" OIS set up in menu, less blurry but not good result with "continuous" set up and I got sharp images only with "off" OIS setup.
Weird, I tried it using the tripod at different shutter speeds and all went good with the OIS, no blurry images. I guess Fujifilm is still working on the lens firmware to adjust and refine some issues like this one, the focus wobble, and other optimizations. Anyway, it's a little bit annoying, I can imagine.
@@AndreaLivieriPhoto I don't know in what language. Showstopper can only be a negative statement. It's like you meant "game changer" and confuse with it. Anyway, you meant the OIS is great, not terrible.
No problem Leo, thank you anyway for your comment. This is a practical review from my prospective, where the slightly image degradation on few focal lengths doesn't bother me at all (I have tested them myself, btw). Anyway you can easily find other videos where they tested every single millimeter of the lens, I hope you find the answers you're looking for. Cheers
Hi Halil, this video went online with the background music a bit too loud due to an export mistake. Sometimes shit happens and now it's impossible to solve it. Sorry. Cheers
