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Fuji XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Review

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The Fuji XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens performs consistently well, with good image quality, build quality, and colors. Its versatility makes it a great option for general-purpose zoom and landscape photography.

The Fuji XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens is a great option for general-purpose zoom or landscape photography. The lens offers consistent image quality across its wide zoom range, with good sharpness and contrast at both wide-angle and telephoto settings. The colors and bokeh produced by the lens are fine, and the build quality is top-notch. I can recommend it.

Pros
  • Consistent image quality
  • Good build quality
  • Versatile zoom range
  • Close focusing capability
Cons
  • Focusing behavior can be distracting
  • Barrel and pincushion distortion at certain focal lengths
  • Focusing hunting while zooming

The lens is well-built and has an aperture ring, as well as good weather sealing. The lens is a great option for photographers looking for a versatile, high-quality zoom lens with consistent performance and good build quality.

The Fuji XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens is a great option for general-purpose zoom or landscape photography. The lens offers consistent image quality across its wide zoom range, with good sharpness and contrast at both wide-angle and telephoto settings. The colors and bokeh produced by the lens are fine, and the build quality is top-notch. The lens is well-built and has an aperture ring, as well as good weather sealing. However, the focusing behavior of the lens can be a bit distracting, particularly in manual focus mode. The lens exhibits focus hunting while zooming in and out, which can be a concern for some users. Despite this, the lens performs silently and accurately in autofocus mode, making it suitable for both photo and video shooting. The lens is also capable of close focusing at 35 centimeters, allowing users to get close to their subjects. Overall, the Fuji XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens is a great option for photographers looking for a versatile, high-quality zoom lens with consistent performance and good build quality.

The lens is also capable of close focusing at 35 centimeters, allowing users to get close to their subjects. The lens performs silently and accurately in autofocus mode, making it suitable for both photo and video shooting.

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