Tested! Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8R LM WR | Mike Mander
Back in February, I finally had the opportunity to shoot with a production grade Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8R WR LM zoom lens and now finally, after a long delay, I’ve made an effort to publish a review. This professional grade, weather resistant (WR) zoom lens has a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its range and has very fast focusing due to Fujifilm’s linear-motor (LM) system. For an early look at its build quality and some initial comments on the performance of a preproduction version, see my posting on the Beau Photo blog here: Coming soon… Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8R LM WR. Most of the comments on the preproduction lens hold fast with the final version too, so excellent centre sharpness at all focal lengths, even wide open, smooth bokeh at 55mm which is nice for shooting portraits, very low chromatic aberration and virtually no purple fringing. One thing that I hadn’t had a chance to test previously was the lens‘ flare resistance, and in that way the 16-55mm proved exceptionally good. If you look at several images shot straight into the sun in the sample image gallery (one of them shown above), you’ll see how flare and loss of contrast are almost nonexistent in those situation. Very impressive indeed ……
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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8
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