Fuji OMG! My 18-55 f2.4-4 Just Arrived!

[AndyH44]

OK.....OK, it IS everything you guys have said about it! Super clear optics and even better O.I.S than my XC lenses. The extra weight makes for more steady shooting as well. I think this one will definitely grow roots on my X-T10 body! Now that I've got it, I find no need for my very good 16-50. I'll probably keep my 27 f2.8 just for it's diminutive size.
OK guys.....the "Fleas" will be staying put.....for now!

 

[merlin]

OK.....OK, it IS everything you guys have said about it! Super clear optics and even better O.I.S than my XC lenses. The extra weight makes for more steady shooting as well. I think this one will definitely grow roots on my X-10 body! Now that I've got it, I find no need for my very good 16-50. I'll probably keep my 27 f2.8 just for it's diminutive size.
OK guys.....the "Fleas" will be staying put.....for now!

Congratulations! I am loving mine as well. Compact and lightweight, so great for hiking.

 

[Dave Jenkins]

I'm sure the 18-55 is a fine lens, but it could not replace my very sharp 16-50, because I need the 24mm equivalent too often and am not about to spring for the 16/1.4, which has more speed than I need, and more weight than I want to carry.

 

[Bobby T]

Congratulations, or we told you so. My naughties appreciate you not unleashing the fleas.

 

[AndyH44]

I'm sure the 18-55 is a fine lens, but it could not replace my very sharp 16-50, because I need the 24mm equivalent too often and am not about to spring for the 16/1.4, which has more speed than I need, and more weight than I want to carry.

I really liked my 16-50 as well for it's great imaging, but it's just not as well built as the 18-55. I can live without the extra 2mm at the wide end.

 

[KillRamsey]

Nice - glad you're getting along so far.

 

[tonyturley]

Andy and Merlin are severely testing my resolve not to buy any more gear for the rest of 2018.

 

[AndyH44]

Aside from getting an X-E3 I think I've got just about all I want.......for now .

 

[AndyH44]

Did some serious comparisons yesterday and today between my Fuji X-T10 and my Olympus E-M5 II, and decided to "lighten up" on both systems. That means my brand new 18-55 f2.8-4 has to go, as well as my SAMYANG 12mm f2.0 MFT lens. Fortunately, my 16-50 XC lens is extremely capable so I won't miss the 18-55 too much, but there is a 4.3oz weight difference between them! I guess the difference is "pro" vs "plastic" build quality. Oh well, such is life. Look for it soon at a Classifieds near you!

 

[tonyturley]

That was fast! Compactness was one of the key reasons I decided to go with the 18mm f2 over the 18-55.

 

[AndyH44]

That was fast! Compactness was one of the key reasons I decided to go with the 18mm f2 over the 18-55.

Yeah....just didn't realize that I already had everything I needed. Darn G.A.S. got me on this one!
Awesome lens though! If I had started with an X-T1 or 2 I would have planted the 18-55 on it!