Fujifilm XC 16-50mm Review

[@arsildocangu]

It's Always the photograph, not the gear, good job man! You got a new sub! Great video, and also loved the prints

[@futc.photography]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🥰

[@ASadTeddyBear]

The point about the prints saving any photo really resonated with me. I had the same experience where poster prints hid a lot of the technical limitations of the photos and just came out super nice with great colour and contrast. The lens I used was a Helios 44-m adapted onto the Fuji x mount and the results were awesome.

[@avang83]

Awesome review! I used to have both the XC 16-50mm and XC 50-230mm but sold them due to barely using them. I also have the F2 23, 35, and 50 which I thought would be enough after selling both the XC lenses. The F2 23mm eventually had aperture issues and ended up selling it. That's when I was regretting selling the XC lenses because I didn't have anything wide enough or telephoto when I wanted to go beyond 50mm. I picked up the XF 16-80mm recently but that weight was too much for my bad wrist for hand held shots which is what I mainly do. I returned it and just picked up the XC 16-50mm and XC 50-230mm again to keep in my kit. These will probably be the only zooms I'll keep in my kit from now on or if I find a great deal on the XF 18-55mm to replace the XC 16-50mm. Both the XC zoom lenses I picked up still cost less than a single XF 18-55mm used. I might pick up another F2 23mm in the future as well as the F2.8 16mm but in no rush or need since the XC 16-50mm covers those ranges already.

[@sclogse1]

The version II of the 16-50 has a close up distance of 15cm, compared to the 30cm of Version I. It's OIS is also improved to 3.5 stops. So, saying don't get version II when you can find them for 140 dollars doesn't make sense.

[@vamprea.production]

How does it hold up with xt30? Does it affect the color and af anyhow?

[@chromosound]

How many stops of stabilisation has the 18-55?

[@sclogse1]

AND...it focuses very fast on later bodies..AND it has macro.

[@paohuertas]

Subscribed. Love your photos! Looking at buying this lens because of your review

[@matipriegue]

Again another great video! It's cool to see that one can make great pictures without spending thousand on lenses. Thanks!

[@futc.photography]

Thank you for the support! 🙏😊

[@ainhoaxaumier6962]

high quality video from you, thank you ! great review and the shots are perfect to visualize how versatile the lens is. I was just wondering if you were using any presets/recipes equivalent and if yes, where which website ?

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! I believe I edited them with Joe Allam’s urban stone presets.

[@mohamadahmad7171]

MAN! Keep Going, you deserve way more subs. I also own the 16-50mm 35xc And the 50xf and all of them are superb

[@shira_yone]

I'm quite interested on this lens. I have the XC 14-45mm OIS PZ, and while it's size makes it really convenient to carry around (brought it for my trips); the electronic zoom is really annoying and slow. When I record videos, attempting to shoot a crash zoom, it's just not possible; not to mention the noise while changing zoom is picked up by the mic. It seems like that won't be an issue with this lens, I also much prefer longer focal length myself. Though I'll probably get the Mark II version.

[@khanscombe619]

Brilliant! It's amazing what good skill can do in finishing. My trusty travel kit was a Nikon D610 w/ AF Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4D Macro. This on a D70s (DX) was still amazing.

[@futc.photography]

Totally agree! In a lot of situations, versatlity is everything!

[@verdict1163]

Thank you - I'm trying to find what lens for the X-T30 will fit my needs, and this video is super helpful. I like how versatile this and other standard range focal length Fuji lenses are. The XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 should offer the same low light performance, correct? I'm leaning in that direction since it is more compact, but I'm also impressed at the quality you were able to get in low light conditions from the 16-50. EDIT: I think I answered my own question, low light should be the same. Basically with the 15-45 you get compactness at the expense of no manual zoom control. Some people also seem to think the 15-45 is sharper, but the difference is slight. It would be cool if they made something the size of the 15-45 with manual zoom.

[@futc.photography]

Yes you got that right, if you can live with the motor zoom then go with the XC 15-45, in a bag or jacket pocket it will definitely take up less space :) Just keep in mind that when zooming it also protrudes a fair bit.

[@natecol9322]

Thanks for the review. You’re an awesome photographer

[@Pstavridis]

Nice video and like the prints, can you provide me a link to the site of your printing company?

[@StefanMrsevic]

How does it compare to xc 15-45? Especially when it comes to portrait shots? Thanks

[@futc.photography]

Difficult to say as I’ve not used the 15-45 personally, but it has a motor zoom which I’m not a fan of, I would go for the 16-50 due to the normal zoom and a bit more range on the higher end, but if portraits are your main goal I would pick up the XC 35mm F2, it’s a lot sharper and has a lower aperture. I’ve got a video on it on my channel as well.

[@tys6739]

Bro, where did you get that silicon viewfinder hood?

[@emilmierza741]

what was the film simulation settings for these?

[@taterandy3958]

Stimmt I have been am looking for a cheaper zoom lens for my X-T1, my X-E2 and thinking 🤔 about picking up a Pentax K series soon ! Love your style of photography. I like to not to include so much distractions in a photo... great video !!! Grusse from Schwäbisch Hall!!!

[@futc.photography]

Thank you so much for watching! And I'm so glad to hear you like my photography

[@christophercastillo8649]

Can anybody answer, what Fstop can be use on 23mm of this lens? 3.5 , 4, or 5.6 ?

[@rachitaarsh9855]

excellently explained buddy

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! 🙏

[@alexap880]

Hi! May I ask where did you print the photo book? Thank you!

[@futc.photography]

Saal digital here in Germany

[@alexap880]

​@@futc.photographyThank you!

[@50CentimosPhotography]

Danke für das video ❤

[@futc.photography]

Gerne 😊 Danke fürs schauen 🙏

[@BuddhuGyanni]

Bro u deserve more and more subscribers

[@futc.photography]

I appreciate that so much! 🙏❤️

[@jasondewar2188]

I also have this lens, but I cannot remember how I got it?? Must have been part of a kit. I do use it a lot as its so light, but as you say, it's not the sharpest.

[@futc.photography]

Yes the portability definitely is its strong suit! Thanks for watching :)

[@sagidegon9003]

If I'm buying one... 16 50 OR 15 45...? Dose the 45 have IBS?

[@futc.photography]

Yes the 15-45 also has stabiliziation. But it also comes with the motor zoom so you zoom by activating a motor that then zooms back and forth, I prefer a traditional zoom ring as on the 16-50 where you have direct control. But that's of course personal preference

[@sagidegon9003]

@@futc.photography thank you! 😉🙏

[@DonaldW-f9e]

The 16 50 has 12 elements in 10 groups vs the 15 45's 10 elements in 9 groups. I prefer lenses with more elements as they tend to perform better. Having 12 elements in a cheap kit lens is very unusual, and is a good sign for the 16 50.

[@Pstavridis]

Nice! Can you pls give the link where you made the prints , i like them a lot!

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! The company is called saal-digital.de but unfortunately they only operate in Germany I believe

[@neorientalist]

6:39 ❤

[@alvaritocortes]

Sigue haciendo videos por favor ❤❤

[@ayakoyamamoto5389]

gostaria de te ver fotografar com a 18-135 mm , voce é muito bom, parabéns

[@johnharveybperez5934]

❤❤❤

[@basicallyacrow]

thanks!

[@ЛешаТерн]

Спасибо

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