Fujifilm XF50-140 mm F2.8 R LM Optical Image Stabiliser, Weather Resistant Lens

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I’m first and foremost a street photographer. I use primes. I use wide’ish to standard’ish primes. Not long telezooms. I appreciate a small kit, not a big one. But with that being said, I know there are MANY photographic disciplins that simply require a lens such as the 50-140mm. It feels great to have a mostly metal lens in my hands. All the other brands of APS-C telephotos are all plastic.Image quality of both is pure Fuji - beyond reproach. It's pretty clear by now why Hasselblad switched from Zeiss to Fuji for their H-series lenses. In the XF line-up the 14/2.8, 56/1.2 and now these two lenses underline that. The Fujifilm 50-140mm f2.8 WR OIS XF Lens has an Inner Focusing System that enables high-speed AF. Reducing the weight of the focus lens and implementing the world's first Triple Linear Motor, you'll be able to achieve high-speed and very quiet auto focus. Impressive Image Stabilisation

This is where I feel we should really make our decisions on lenses. Sharpness, bokeh, handling, and build on most modern lenses from any reputable manufacturer are good enough for just about every photographer. The big questions are about how you will use it, and more importantly, if you will use it. As a former owner of a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 and a Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8, I can say that “if” is certainly a big question. Let me explain. Photo taken with the Fuji 50-140 + 2x Teleconverter @ 212mm f/5.6 1/450 ISO 200 Do you need a battery grip to use this lens comfortably?I've said it before and I'll say it again: it's a Fuji. The construction of this lens is second-to-none. It is a solid unit and nothing feels out of place. The full-metal construction feels on par with Fujifilm's best primes, and the WR (Weather Resistance) denomination means we need not worry about some inclement weather. Indeed, in my testing, it has been through sub-zero temperatures, yellow dust blowing over Seoul, and plenty of rain to boot. So far, so good. Do I need the f2.8 aperture, weather resistance, and opportunity to extend with a teleconverter, e.g. for wildlife photography? Get the 50-140mm f2.8. But is it a great lens? I came away feeling much like I did after reviewing the 18-55mm F2.8-4 OIS. This is another lens with a great reputation that left me a little underwhelmed in the end. A good lens, sure. A great lens? Not to me. When used on the X-mount cameras in their 1:1 square crop mode, it sees the same angle of view as a 180-500mm telephoto zoom sees when used on a 6x6cm (2¼"square) medium-format camera. This is about the same as a 100-375mm lens sees when used on a 35mm camera.