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Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 WR LM Review

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The Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 WR LM lens is a well-built, heavy lens with an excellent focal range and powerful auto-focusing motors. However, it is expensive and lacks image stabilization, which can be a drawback for landscape photography. Despite its high cost, it is a good option for those who want an ultra wide-angle lens within the Fuji system.

The Fuji XF 8-16mm F2.8 lens is a hefty, well-built lens with an excellent focal range and powerful auto-focusing motors. However, it is expensive and lacks image stabilization, which can be a drawback for landscape photography.

Pros
  • Well-built and solid construction
  • Excellent focal range
  • Powerful auto-focusing motors
  • Good optical resolution and sharpness
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Lacks image stabilization
  • Limited filter options

The lens lacks image stabilization, which can be inconvenient for landscape and travel photography, but its ultra wide-angle focal range is a major draw.

The Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 WR LM lens is a hefty, well-built lens that impresses with its professional quality. Despite being heavy, it is well-suited for larger bodies like the XH 1 and is sealed solidly. The lens lacks image stabilization, which can be inconvenient for landscape and travel photography, but its ultra wide-angle focal range is a major draw. The lens has powerful auto-focusing motors that are quick and accurate, making it great for cityscapes and nightscapes. It also produces good optical resolution with high sharpness throughout its focal range. However, the lack of filter threads and the expense of filter options can be limiting in certain situations. Overall, the Fuji XF 8-16mm F2.8 lens is a good option for landscape photographers within the Fuji system, but it may not be the best choice for everyone due to its high cost and lack of image stabilization.

The lack of filter threads and the expense of filter options can be limiting in certain situations.

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