LT: Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8 Review – Excellent Optical Performance Practically Devoid Of Any Flaws


Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8:
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Lens Tips published its full review of the Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8 which is another solid kit lens. You can read the full review here or check out the pro/cons below:

For a price of $700 you get a universal zoom lens with excellent optical performance practically devoid of any flaws, well put together, small, and lightweight.

Pros:

  • shapely, solid, weather-sealed casing with a possibility of complete closing,
  • excellent image quality in the frame centre,
  • sensible image quality on the edge of the frame,
  • negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • imperceptible lateral chromatic aberration,
  • lack of problems with spherical aberration,
  • field of view with a significant spare degrees for distortion correction,
  • moderate coma,
  • slight astigmatism,
  • good vignetting correction,
  • silent, quick, and accurate autofocus,
  • lack of any serious problems with focus breathing,
  • good price/performance and price/parameters ratios.

Cons:

  • high distortion level in RAW files.

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