Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
Announced June 24, 2013
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS serves as a lightweight, versatile starter lens that delivers impressive central sharpness and effective image stabilization for travel. Although its all-plastic construction and lack of a dedicated aperture ring feel less premium than higher-end options, it remains a highly practical and budget-friendly choice for many shooters.
Weighted from 8 reviewer scores
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design for portability
- Good central image sharpness and low chromatic aberration
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Silent and accurate autofocus performance
- Versatile 16mm wide-angle focal length
Cons
- Budget-oriented plastic build quality
- Softness at image edges and longer focal lengths
- Lack of manual aperture ring and premium tactile feel
- Susceptibility to lens flare and contrast loss in bright light
- Unrefined bokeh quality
- Launch price $399.95 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6
- Mount & coverage Fujifilm X APS-C
- Stabilization Optical IS
- Filter thread 58mm
- Autofocus motor Stepper motor
- Weight & size 195g (6.9 oz) · 62.48 x 65.28 mm (2.46 x 2.57 in)
Expert Reviews
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The lens's build quality is pretty subpar, especially for a Fuji system lens, so hopefully they will tighten things up a little in the future with their XC lenses. Still, as I say, a good enough little kit lens.
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens is a lightweight lens with good sharpness throughout the zoom range.
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Priced at £359.99, we probably wouldn't rush out and buy one, but the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS is definitely a cut above the usual kit lenses.
- Photo Review 8.8/10
For photographers who want to buy into Fujifilm’s X camera system, the XC 16-50mm provides a good starting point, when purchased as part of a camera kit and its f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture range is typical for a starter zoom lens.
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Fuji’s first consumer grade lens for the X-Series will do very well for most new shooters and will even work relatively well for serious photography as long as you aren’t demanding tack sharp images to the corners.
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For me, I tend to use the XT5 when I want to go and travel really light and for this, this is an absolutely great lens.
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Yes, the image quality is fine, the build quality is also fine, but that doesn't really matter because the usability, the versatility, and the price are absolutely amazing.
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It's not as good as the 18-55mm, but then again, it's less than half the price. If you can pick up a used one for around $150 or €150, then for the price, it's an absolute steal.
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