Fuji 8-16mm f2.8 vs Fuji 10-24mm Review - Best Wide Angle Lens Fujifilm?

[@StarlordStavanger]

The 8-16mm is expensive (so are some Sony/Canon/Nikon lenses as well), so for me it's not absolutely a deal breaker for price since I think for what it is, it's a fair price. The deal breaker for me tho is partly the weight, and that I need to invest into another filter system. The 10-24mm is not too far behind in terms of image quality and now with weather sealing, aperture ring (plus lighter weight), the mkII version is more appealing to me personally. On paper, I'd rather have the 8-16mm, but for practical everyday use the 10-24mm will better suit my needs. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, very much appreciated watching it. Subscribed and looking forward to more Fujifilm content!

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi Starlord, thanks for your comment and for sharing your thoughts. I very much appreciated that :) Ciao

[@mariusmocanrealestatephoto1378]

The best video I’ve seen comparing these lenses. Because of you I bought the 8-16mm f2.8 used in brand new condition with the box at my local camera shop. It even smells new as if someone bought it and hardly used it.

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

That’s awesome! Thanks for letting me know and glad the video has been useful. Enjoy your new lens :) Ciao

[@odileguiller1925]

Hello Andrea, thank you again for the great presentation. It is lovely to see you in your home town without all the tourists. It would have been a change you would have welcomed. Thank you for your feedback on the photos which I appreciated so much. I have a couple more queries I will send you. Thank you also for your time as you are very busy. Cheers. Odile

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi Odile, actually it's a very unfortunate situation for the city. It collapses the economy of the island. Most restaurants and hotels are on the verge of bankruptcy. It's a weird situation. Anyway, no worries, Odile. I'm really glad you appreciated my email :) All the best. Ciao

[@odileguiller1925]

@@AndreaLivieriPhoto You are so right. The effect on tourism has been devastating everywhere. Australia also depends a lot on tourism. I regret my comments, Andrea, and apologise. Salut.

[@DavidMiller-xw7jc]

Hi Andrea. Excellent comparison, thank you. I have the wonderful 8-16 and once you get past the cost, size, weight and lack of filters it is a truly premium lens. However, when travelling on business with just carry on I find that it and my xt-4 are too much and my wonderful x100v (which I use 95% of the time with the WCL to make it 28 mm equiv) are often not wide enough. I am considering an xe4 with the new 10-24 and found your video very helpful in describing the pros and cons of the new 10-24 vs the 8-16. Great content :-)

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi David, thanks so much for the comment, and glad you found the video useful. The 8-16 is definitely not the lightest lens to travel with. I've been using the 10-24 for many years and it's an excellent piece of glass. Compact, lightweight, portable, and the image quality is second to none. I'm not sure about the X-E4, which I find it 2-step back from the other X-Series cameras in terms of usability. For my liking, the X-T30 II or the X-S10 is a much better choice. p.s. the X100V is a stunning camera, love it! :) Ciao

[@DavidMiller-xw7jc]

@@AndreaLivieriPhoto thanks Andrea, I do have some concerns about the xe-4 and have read some good things about the xs-10, will look into it more. Best wishes, David

[@jaapkamstra9343]

Hey Andrea! Great review! I will eventually probably buy both. As they both have there strengths and weaknesses. For Events in low light, I think I will prefer the 8-16. For travel and landscape I think I would prefer the 10-24. Because the the weight and the extra reach to 24 mm is very useful if you don't want to change lenses that often.

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Thanks, Jaap, glad you enjoyed the video, very much appreciated! Both lenses? That's a great investment :) Ciao

[@ksnmurthy4476]

Fantastic video and very illustrative and the location shot are amazing .thanks

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi, thanks so much for the comment, very much appreciated! :) Ciao

[@michaell5816]

Thank you! Very professional and helpful comparison!

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Thanks so much for the comment, Michael! Glad you enjoyed the video :) Ciao

[@gennaro.di.iorio_photography]

Hi Andrea. Great optics, great job for FUJIFILM. Have you used a carbon tripod, can you know what you use? Thanks and congratulations!

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi Gennaro, thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video. I use a carbon fiber tripod by Benro, it’s an old C2692T model (2015). Ciao :)

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

Excellent review - thank you :-) I use the 10-24 (for video mainly) on my X-T3) and can't justify the expense of the 8-16 as I shoot most of my stills with a GFX50R. I just wish Fuji did an ultra-wide GF zoom - then I'd be very happy! And very poor!!

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciated it! Yeah, a wider wide-angle-lens for the GFX system would be fabulous. Lots of Fujifilm loyalists will be absolutely delighted... and poor :) ahah Ciao

[@garyhawkins8094]

Great review! Thank you.

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Thanks so much, Gary! :) Ciao

[@nh-ss5pw]

Quality content. Subscribed. When I first got my 10 24 it was soft, but I learnt it’s quirks and strengths and it became quite sharp, go figure.

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi, thanks so much for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video! :) Ciao

[@pixelgenau2982]

Brilliant review! High standard footage 👍🏻

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi, thanks for the comment! I’m really glad you enjoyed the review :) Ciao

[@primal_aperture_photo]

Great comparison video, thank you!

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi, thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed also this video :) Ciao

[@360Link]

Hi Andrea, great review 🙂, did you notice with the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm lens when shooting towards the sun to get ugly purple casts?

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi there, thanks so much for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the video. The purple flare you see is caused by reflected light inside the lens (between the different lenses). The intensity of reflections is very low, so you don't see it normally, but if you point your lens directly into the sunlight, you may notice it. However, it is a phenomenon that affects all types of lenses. I hope this helps :)

[@jmiliad]

Thanks Andrea, very thorough comparison & review. On my lens for a wide lens for astrophotography, this seems like a great choice but it's price point is too high for me. I am considering the Samyang 12mm f2 instead. Do you have any opinions for that one (or any other suggestions for an astro lens?).

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi John, thanks so much for your comment, and glad you enjoyed the video. Yep, the 8-16 is not cheap. I used the Samyang 12mm f2 last year in the Lofoten Islands, and I really enjoyed it. That's the kind of lens, in terms of dimensions and portability, that I much prefer rather than huge bulky lenses. Don't get me wrong, the 8-16 is stunning, but my priority is always to find a compromise between quality and weight. Anyway, the Samyang 12mm has a good quality for its price point. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of it is its colors/contrast. It handles colors in a totally different way than the Fuji lenses; they're not bad but sometimes I ended up with weirdly saturated scenes. So, it's absolutely suitable for night photography; for some specific scenarios is not probably the best option (for my taste, of course). Well, it very dependent if you are more into saturated landscapes or more "neutral" colors. Does it make sense? Ciao :)

[@jmiliad]

@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Thank you for your thorough answer and yes, it makes perfect sense. The "different" color palette is something that I actually noticed on a lot of pictures that I saw online, but I always thought it was a matter of editing. Good to know that it can be something that needs to be fixed in post. As you said, it definitely seems like a good compromise between size, quality and price. Thanks again!

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

@@jmiliad You're very welcome, John! Ciao

[@eliaspap8708]

Thanks for the video! Great comparison, which one would u recommend for wedding photography? More interested in using for the church and reception segments. Especially the dancing etc,

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi Elias, thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the video. I've been a wedding photographer for a period in the past, and what I found is that the occasions you use an ultra-wide-angle lens are very few. So, an f/4 wide-angle lens is never been a problem for me in terms of maximum aperture. The benefit of having the OIS has always been a much valuable feature to take advantage of rather than the f/2.8 aperture. Moreover, especially in the wedding business, the working days are longer and every single gram counts. So, my suggestion is to properly evaluate not only the extra 1-stop aperture and the wider angle of view of the 8-16, but also consider if the OIS and the global weight can be key additions for a more enjoyable experience in the field. I hope you'll found some of my thoughts useful :) Ciao

[@robertpotter9638]

Really helpful video, thank you. I do Real Estate photo and video. On one hand I want the 8-16 because of its wider field of view in tight spaces but, on the other hand it might be too heavy with my Gimbal. Decisions Decisions....

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you. Yeah, those two elements are the key factor. Personally, I wouldn't use the 8-16mm on a gimbal. I guess my arms will probably hurt in 30 secs. To film videos using the gimbal, the 10-24mm works pretty darn good. :) Ciao

[@barnesnotnoble]

I have both lenses, which would you take on a Venice/Dolomites photography trip? My other lenses I’ll take are the 16-55 and the 50-140.

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi, thanks for stopping by. If you plan to do some hiking in the Dolomites, I would choose the 10-24. Bringing with you all of those three huge lenses it would kill your back. ciao

[@BelfastYT]

Great review! thanks I didn't know which one to choose! :)

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Thanks so much, Belfast! Ahaha, that's the dilemma :) Anyway, if you don't really need those 2mm and the f/2.8, I would say ...go with the 10-24mm and you won't regret it. Ciao

[@paulalex1362]

Excellent video Andrea! Looks like an interesting lens, but I would struggle to justify the price and weight over the 10-24. I'm not a big user of filters these days, but I wouldn't fancy buying another system just for the 8-16. And Venice looks WEIRD when it's empty!

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hey man, as always, thanks so much for stopping by and glad you enjoyed the video! Totally agree, for me too the 10-24 is the perfect sweet spot, price, features, weight and focal range. Actually, photographing at 8mm is quite hard, so many things fall into the frame and sometimes composing is challenging. That's not a deal breaker, but it's another variable to consider. Yep, Venice looks weird in this period ...crazy! :/ Have a good one, mate. Ciao :)

[@citizenespresso]

Hi, I got my 8-16/2,8 too. Something bothers me. The aperture ring on other lenses 16-55/2.8 and 50-140/2.8 works smoother. Other thing I feel a slight slack. How's your lens?

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi, the 8-16mm wasn’t mine. I borrowed it from the camera shop in my town. Anyway, I don’t remember any issue with the lens.

[@soufianehassani9076]

Hey Andrea, thanks for your video! I was wondering, do you know if there is a huge difference between the 10-24 and the 8-16 for astro photography? I hesitate because de 10-24 is also more practical for mountain photography. thanks!

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Thanks so much for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the video. Honestly, I didn't have the opportunity to test the 8-16 for astrophotography, so I can't tell if it's better or not. For sure, the 1-stop brighter difference is a plus, compared with the f4 of the 10-24. Anyway, astrophotography aside, I love the 10-24 for many other reasons like its size, weight, and in my opinion is much more enjoyable to use handheld. Now it really depends on your uses :) Ciao

[@soufianehassani9076]

Thank you for your answer, I think that I will go for the 10-24 ( more versatile)+ 16mm f1.4 prime for astro. Its the same price than just one 8-16mm. All the best!

[@sethfiatjustitia]

Great review :) Thank you. I love that 16-16, but with the cost & weight I suspect I'll keep the 10-24

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hey Johnny, thanks for your comment, and glad you enjoyed the video :) Yeah, I'm more than happy with the 10-24 too. If those 2mm are not so crucial for your photography (tight spaces, astro or ultra-wide landscapes), the 10-24 is more than enough and it will covers almost all your needs :) Ciao

[@tonykennedy2344]

excellent review 👍

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi Tony, glad you enjoyed the review. Thanks so much! :) Ciao

[@MartinHarvey]

Wonderful presentation mille grazie. I am an amateur photographer and travel with my X-Pro2 and the 11-16 and the recently acquired 70-300. I also have a GRIII but that's another matter. I would like a super-wide but wouldn't consider any of these beasts as they wouldn't fit in my Peak Design 6L everyday sling. I'm toying with the idea of a 12mm and like the look of the Zeiss but expensive and very compact. Also expensive for occasional use. There are the Viltrox 13mm or the Rokinon 12mm which are compact and less expensive. Or maybe just stick with my 11-16! Thanks again.

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi Martin, thanks so much for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the video. The 8-16mm is definitely huge. I've never used the 11-16mm or the other lenses you mentioned. The Fuji 10-24 might be a great option. I've been using it for many years and it's never disappointed me. The focal range is great for both wide-angle shots and relatively wide shots (35mm FF equivalent). Working with zoom lenses when I travel is key. Anyway, zoom or fixed lenses it's very dependent on your photography. Ciao :)

[@MartinHarvey]

@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Thanks for taking the time to respond. I have been thrilled using the 16-55 and as I take most of my shots between the mid 20’s to low 40’s, according to LR, it’s great for me. Stay safe and well.

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

@@MartinHarvey The 16-55mm is a killer lens, my favorite one together with the 50-140mm ...but don't tell anyone! :) Ciao

[@MartinHarvey]

@@AndreaLivieriPhoto My lips are sealed!

[@MartinHarvey]

@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Now you're getting me in trouble! :) I've found a brand new, but ex-store display model, at my camera shop for €648! However, I'd have to stow one of my zooms outside my Peakdesign everyday sling!

[@michivanhalen7086]

So which one should I buy?:D So far I purchased an xs 10 and a 16-55 f2.8. I use the camera for photo and video, also want to do a little bit of vlogging. I do portraits, landscape and travel

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi Michi, thanks for stopping by. I think the 8-16mm is a great lens for very specific uses, and if you enjoy different photography genres, I would highly recommend the 10-24mm. Super portable, wonderful image quality, it's stabilized, it works perfectly in many different scenarios, and the price is quite lower than the "big daddy". Ciao ;)

[@michivanhalen7086]

@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Great, sounds like the 10-24 will be my choice. From some reviews I was under the impression that it's image quality is not very good, but seems like you thinks it's great image quality :)

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

​@@michivanhalen7086 From my experience, the IQ of 10-24mm is wonderful. One of the best Fuji zoom lenses out there. I've been photographing with it for almost 5 years, and it's still awesome in every aspect. You can't go wrong with it. ps. really cool your last name "vanhalen" :)

[@michivanhalen7086]

@@AndreaLivieriPhoto Wonderful, thanks a lot for the confirmation, now I feel much better buying the 10-24!! Haha the last name comes from my admiration of the band Van Halen. I'm actually German, so not far from you I guess :)

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

You won’t regret it! Btw, I’m also a musician who taught heavy & rock guitar for 20 years, and VH is one of my favorite bands ever. \m/ Ciao :)

[@zx128ks]

The absence of a filter thread is a very big minus for any lens

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

It’s definitely something to consider when adopting this type of lens. Thanks for the comment!

[@garymacleod5071]

I've had my 10-24 (original) totally submerged in the sea with my Fuji xt3... I mean completely swamped, due to a faulty tripod..... Both taken home cleaned, dried and and still working like new... Emailed Fuji to commend and they replied like they didn't give a f*#k... Still love my Fujis tho

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Hi Gary, for sure not the best experience to have with camera gear :)

[@garymacleod5071]

@@AndreaLivieriPhoto yes but a great advert for Fuji gear 👍

[@AndreaLivieriPhoto]

Absolutely 😄

[@tobiascrow2792]

Let's be honest... the 10-24 is the poor man's 8-16. You want the best get the best. the 8-16 is far superior in every aspect.