I've never used this Fujifilm lens.

[@hellogregory3449]

The 18-55mm along with the 55-200mm makes a winning combination for a walkabout system. Lightweight and full coverage for most situations. Cheers and a Happy New Year to you, G

[@MiniBlueDragon]

Those colours are breathtaking. 🤯

[@travisfellows]

This is why I love watching your videos... you managed to talk about three different camera brands and make them all look good! This is the positivity we need going into 2023!

[@angumotzfeldt3093]

Thank you for being you, Omar. I always have a smile on my face after watching your videos. Keep up the good work that you do for the community, it means more than you know.

[@mauibuilder1239]

Those golden and blue hour shots of the NYC skyline are gorgeous.

[@edsphotos78]

Thanks, Omar for a year of awesome videos. Will be watching whatever you do next year!!

[@TLM823]

I purchased this lens and have found its optics excellent. Fine lines are sharp without distortion I've discerned throughout photos. Paired with the 10-24mm it's an ideal setup for landscape. Beautiful photos you took! Happy New Year to you!

[@JeffreyHauser]

Happy New Year, Omar! Thanks for all that you share with the photographic community throughout the year. I always like your sense of humour & I could see the joy in your face in finding the “beautiful” light for your cityscape shots! Keep on keeping on!😊👍

[@gregpantelides1355]

Beautiful work, Omar. Keep shooting and stay inspired!!!

[@debra4542]

Mmmmm... beautiful shots, beautiful light. I have some photo envy! Thanks for sharing.

[@RossanoCampolo]

Happy 2023 ! That was my second lens, love it .

[@keithc4252]

Incredible shots at the end! The lens is an extension of the great 18-55 Fuji kit which is a beautiful lens itself. Great value lenses to cover every scene

[@TasKarp]

Thank you for all you do and share. Wishing you and your loved ones all the best for 2023. Keep shining your light.

[@VistasHermosas19]

I used that lens for sports with my kids and it was perfect. Also I am a tennis fan and was able to get it into tournaments and took awesome shots from different vantage points for 20x30 prints, stellar.

[@hakan7346]

there is something magical about the canon shots.

[@desmondpainter7313]

I always thought the 55-200 is a bit underrated on the Fuji forums I frequent. I bought one on sale early 2022 and really loved it. On my X-S10 it made for a compact, lightweight setup, perfect for day trips (up Table Mountain, a river cruise, etc) but besides the convenience I also just got really lovely images. Then I got out of the car, had to tend to a child, didn't realize the camera bag was open, and dropped it on the pavement... camera fine but lens broke at the base. Urgh. Thought about upgrading to a 'better' zoom but then realized for the stuff I want to use it for, the upgrades are too expensive and the 55-200 high quality and fun enough to use. I will replace it. Nice video this. Thanks for a year of great content: always super informative and fun to watch. Happy 2023 Omar and everyone here!

[@rajneshlohana5826]

Your videos remind me why I love taking pictures so much. Keep it up sensei

[@ahmadnaufaldai]

Those are beautiful pictures Omar! Thanks for sharing this video!

[@JackieDElia]

I just bought the Fuji 55-200 lens three months ago. I love it so far. Happy New Year, Omar. Thanks for another awesome year of videos.

[@sstarr1310]

Awesome photos! I miss the east coast so much. Happy New Year 🎉. Thank you for all you do.

[@keithsandercock1412]

I've had one of these for a number of years .... love it. Great for travel. Your 'golden light' images are terrific!

[@robbinsdrones]

Great video - Happy New Year. I sold my 55-200 for the 70-300, loved the 200...loving the 300's extra reach...both great lenses IMO. Looking forward to more of your content in 2023!

[@axeleronclan6410]

Great video. Love the shots. Thanks Omar.

[@Philhellene1]

Thank you for all the time and hard work you give to the community Omar

[@fbonneau03]

Thanks! You are awesome...Happy New Year.. Lot abundance in 2023

[@f4.therapy]

Happy New Year Omar! Look forward to all your new videos do 2023!!! 😀

[@paulasimson4939]

Wonderful video, Omar! What a great way to end one year and start the new one.

[@MelvinHughesatp]

This is one of the first Fuji lenses I bought 5 years ago. Even though I later added a 50-140 and the 100-400, this lens and the 18-55 remain part of my everyday carry kit. For 99% or my longer zoom needs, it has definitely proven itself.

[@rgwightman]

Love that view, and thanks so much for all you do. Happy New Year!

[@reganalbertson1593]

Thanks for being a teacher! Happy new year!

[@RichardBO9]

Happy New Year. Wonderful photos.

[@laurelb8372]

Wow great images from both. I have the 70-300 which does a great job. Happy New Year to you & your family

[@ChrisC1377]

Happy New Year Omar, and please continue to offer us this kind of peaceful videos, thanks

[@chaser5515]

Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing and educating!

[@thebowlerusa1]

One of my favorite Fuji lens. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[@ljknh]

Best wishes for the new year. Thanks for all the wonderful videos.

[@ShawnSnapp]

I've loved this lens for years and always thought of it as the hidden gem of Fuji's line up. Thanks for sharing.

[@jasontrahan4483]

Stunning photos Omar! Some of my favorites that I've seen from you. You put that lens to work!

[@jamespkuzman]

I bought this lens, sold it to get the 70-300 (which immediately became impossible to find) and ended up with a used copy of the 55-200 again. It’s a gem of a lens that punches way above its weight, and used ones are plentiful and affordable. For a general purpose tele zoom that’s easy to carry around, you can’t beat it.

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

if i may ask, did you keep the 70-300? your thoughts on 55-200 vs 70-300? thanks in advance. thumbs up.

[@michelle_pw]

Happy New Year, Omar. Thank you for this channel.

[@marvellis6762]

Happy New Year to you Omar and the family.... from England

[@terrytracey3486]

Happy new year to you & family.

[@davidbrett2528]

Wonderful stuff. Great shots

[@BABA-ws5eo]

Looks like a great spot for cityscapes. Yours turned out well. Thanks for another great video!

[@tonyjones99]

Happy New Year, Omar. Great video, many thanks.

[@TungstenOvergaard]

Happy New Year, Omar!!! Thanks for 2022 videos!!!

[@julesgardet659]

Your photos are always soooo good!

[@MichaelGalli88]

Just picked up the lens yesterday, didn't have a chance to take any photos yet. Real life getting in the way of photography! But today is the day. I watched this video a second time before heading out. Your tips awesome, great reminders to be in the moment with the camera. Just take the shots.

[@chlorophylldiaries]

Happy New Year Omar, and Thank You

Happy New Year Omar. Thanks for your happiness

[@donnakeeley4531]

Enjoyed your video. I use this lens all the time with my XT-2 and very happy with the results. Happy New Year from NZ

[@wilfs1196]

Had a 55-200, sold it, shouldn't have. It was my 2nd Fuji lens after the 18-55 which I also enjoy & use a lot on my X-E4. I did purchase the 70-300 which was a good move on my part.Recently acquired a X-T4, so we get to start over again, but the learning curve won't be as steep as my 1st Fuji , the X-T3. All the best to you & yours Omar & may good health in the New Year be your best gift !.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

The 55-200 is the second fuji lens I bought, and I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@lewisbloom6396]

Omar, you make me miss NJ and NY, Happy New Year from Bavaria.....

[@cindyweber4692]

Happy New Year! Awesome photos!

[@Magellan678]

Happy New Year! I’m a recent Fuji convert and have really enjoyed learning from your videos! ❤

[@zacredacted2137]

Beautiful pictures Omar! You always make me want to go and get an old dlsr.

[@timrosenthal46]

Happy New Year mate. Beautiful images ! Imagine how nice it would be living in one of those houses behind you, what a great view !

[@Mr_Grumpy]

Happy New Year to you as well Omar. I don't have that lens, but you have convinced me.

[@malikjabari7843]

Happy New Year @OmarGonzalezPhotography!🎉 Love the music score for this video🔥🔥🔥

[@tonygreenwoodN10]

And thanks for posting videos in 2022!! I have this lens and it's great - the only Fuji zoom I own.

[@toddbailey5198]

Nice pics! Thanks for sharing!

[@audriusa7005]

Happy new year Omar!! Wishing you very creative year! Greetings from Lithuania!!

[@okocha971]

Totally get your point about the enjoyment of seeing the "development" of your photos ! That's why i LOVE so much the X-Pro and X100 lines and their optical viewfinder :)

[@internationalsixty1819]

Happy New Year Omar. Have owned the 55-200 for around 4 years now, I feel its a bit soft at 200mm but is great for travelling especially on a motorbike. I wanted longer reach for wildlife and unfortunately the 55-200 isn’t compatible with either of the Fuji converters so ended up buying a used 100-400mm which is an absolute beast! Keep up the great work and happy shooting in 23 👍

[@IanKyddMiller]

The 55-200 is one of my favs. Gives super pictures.

[@alexanderberg569]

Hi Omar, epic video, like your work, great JOB, u are always an inspiration!

[@stephenschmid492]

I've had the lens about four years now, and am very happy with it. Your cityscape shots look beautiful!

[@bilbo81]

Awesome pictures! Happy New Year :))

[@traceybartlam7737]

NYC is beautiful ❤ we came in at sunrise to dock in October and it was absolutely gorgeous. Loved this video, it reminded me of my holiday. Happy New Year.

[@JonathanAdami]

found your channel for the gear, stayed for the personality! you rock!

[@jimshadforth1686]

Beautiful shots.

[@wojtekw6040]

Happy New Year Omar 🎉 Have a great light in Your life and a great light in Your photography

[@the4bergs73]

Thanks Omar for all your varied tips and tricks and wide mix of entertaining photographic advice over many years! I really enjoy your channel. Hope all is well and wishing you all the best heading into 2023.

[@ignatius_guitar7452]

Love your show! Keep on with your path in 2023! Best wishes, Gert

[@edwarddiaz5973]

happy new year! i have an x-t3 and i just bought this lens (55-200mm); i love it, it is sharp enough for my needs, good for portraits... a+

[@martinreport]

Wow! Great photos!

[@FilipTrenson]

Hi Omar, I love this lens a lot during long walks in nature. I even manage to get bokeh bubbles at high aperture. What I like most is hunting for details. Great thumbs up for your mix of advice and humour

[@mtcrun]

Happy New Year Omar! Great shots!

[@GraemeKemlo]

Thanks Omar...always interesting. And happy new year from Downunder.

[@timmytreu8024]

Happy New Year, Omar... from Vienna, Austria!

[@vickychristopoulos8614]

Aha it's my favourite lens! happy New Year!

[@tomtomcek]

Happy new year, Omar! All the best for you and your family from wonderful Austria! 👍

[@yuppietrashlife4344]

I have this lens on my XT4 and love it, what a gem. 🎉 happy new year🎉

[@TravisHam]

Another great practical use for a lens like this (or my budget-minded 50-230) is for kids' sports & programs. I love having that long zoom for my son's soccer games to grab some action shots. I also love being able to sneak in a tripod at my feet for my daughter's choir concerts, set a tight shot where I can actually see her face, hit record, and then watch her performance in real life instead of through the mediation of a phone screen like all the other parents around me. I think I may need to start calling my 50-230 the "dad lens".

[@Patastroph]

Wonderful pictures, Omar! Happy New Year from France! Please keep making those great videos 😘

[@atlebo561]

Happy New Year to you to🎉

[@daymonpearcey8468]

Happy New Year Omar! Thanks for all the fantastic videos in 2022

[@ah321]

I absolutely love this lens. I bought it as an amateur landscape photographer, but it unexpectedly got me into birding, thanks also to large urban parks or bird sanctuaries where birds abound and you can get relatively close. I walk around with a XT30 with this this lens, hand held, no hood and it’s so lightweight that I get to fully enjoy the nature and the birds on 10-20km walks without my hand or arm getting tired. By contrast, I tried the 100-400 for a while, but it was not fun. I couldn’t do hand-held, had to carry it with a shoulder strap, and on long walks my wrist would hurt anyway because of the move to raise it and hold it at eye level hundreds of times, plus it requires two hands due to the weight imbalance. But more importantly, I was not getting as many good shots of the birds that move fast and don’t stay still, like chickadees or kinglets, because I was not as nimble with the camera given the added weight. So I’ve returned the 100-400 and I’m sticking with the 55-200. I might also try the 70-300 in the future, heard good things. Thank you for the great shots in the video, Omar! Happy new year!

[@susanmendelson4396]

Happy New Year Omar. Thanks for all the great videos and entertainment throughout the year.

[@marcpilon4585]

Happy New Year Omar! Great videos in 2022. Looking forward to you videos in 2023. I do have the 55-200mm and luv it. Light and good quality pics.

[@DavidSkelhon]

Great shots! I have that lens and find it very sharp. Perfect for travel.

[@SteveMcClanahan]

Beautiful photos Omar. Well worth the trip. I had the 55-200 at one time and loved it. Sold it for the 70-300 and now love that too. I do miss that 55mm - 70mm range however.

[@thebells516]

I just picked it up in August of 24 for a steal. Gives me another zoom that isn't as weighty as my 100-400 monster. Great video! I wish Central Illinois had given me scenes like these!

[@RVNmedic]

You're such a nut!. I really enjoy your stuff. And I actually leanr s--t. Thank so much. Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family.

[@billwhite2818]

This is one of my favorite lenses. I use it for portraits and sports and it delivers for both.

[@bthermosa]

Hey, look at you still putting out content before the new year. It's getting close to party time....better go get your drink on!! 🥳🥳 fyi...I love my X-T3 and 70-300 for this kind of photo excursion.

[@Lets-Take-Pictures]

Happy New Year Omar, thanks for sharing that beautiful sunset. Makes a nice metaphor for the ending year-maybe there will be a sunrise shoot in 2023?

[@meme4one]

55-200 is a beast. My favourite walkabout, nature, countryside lens. Its good for landscape and the range can do a lot either panos stitched together or isolated details.

[@wulbo399]

Happy nu year Omar...Great to see someone rocking the 5d iii...I love my one and my X-T3..Thanks man ...w