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| sent on 25 Novembre 2024
Pros: Compactness, very light, dials, sharpness in general, 11 blades, minimum distance, AF, colors, bokeh, star effect, decreatable button, very small lens hood not bulky and it also seems excellent to me, it is part of the best Fujifilm zooms.
Cons: Perhaps extreme sharpness, new generation optics optimized for the new 40MP APS-c sensor, a super perfect optics, not everyone loves these features, those looking for old type lenses with character, this zoom I would say not indicated. Ring to adjust apertures maybe too soft happens with cold temperatures it becomes soft. Or found a slight AF noise when turning on and off on strange camera body but maybe normal AF motor nothing negative. Serial number pasted.
Opinion: The 16-55 MK II is really a top lens, great AF, very good hold against light and nice star effect. The zoom is even smaller and more compact than I thought, this is not comparable with the old version, the zoom rings are just perfect without tearing, everything is perfect, will the construction be made of plastic?, I don't know, but unlike the previous version which felt more stable, more metal. The filter ring at the front is made of metal so very well made. I think it's really a successful shot from Fujifilm, so if you want to be light and shoot compact and still have the f2.8 aperture with you really well done. Be careful, the differences with the best Fujifilm fixed lenses are minimal, not to say marginal, excellent performance, very high even higher than some fixed lenses, and even the Bokeh seems very noble to me for a zoom, obviously the zoom cannot compete with a fixed lens with f1.2/1.4 aperture, it detaches the foreground much more. The only questionable con in my opinion, I see a question mark on the sharpness and the ring to adjust apertures at cold temperatures becomes very soft. It is probably produced only in a small part in Japan, so no longer Made in Japan, too bad the serial number glued in that way where with high temperatures it comes off on this point, I remain critical. I have complained for many years about the previous version, too bulky and heavy, with this new version things change radically, it becomes a transportable optic even for very long outings, ideal for trekking and travel, this I think is a great advantage compared to the previous version. On some contrast edges, I noticed a bit more CA on the old lens, but even that in the completely non-critical range. Differences in bokeh: The new one looks a bit better in a direct comparison (f2.8 at 55mm). The handling is much more pleasant with the new lens. Size and weight just seem consistent. Summary: New can stay, it's a contemporary update, and I particularly like it with its size and weight. The lockable opening is a big plus when using the aperture on the camera (I prefer). The old one is going on the second-hand market, but it went very well. Purely from optical performance, a change is not absolutely necessary, anyone who claims otherwise either has a bad specimen or is deluding himself. A change from I to II cannot be justified in terms of price/performance. My personal opinion Fujifilm has done a great job for me ultra recommended this zoom even if not really cheap but unfortunately period where everything increases it will be very difficult to find in a short period cheap opportunities regarding this zoom 16-55 MK II. I confirm, after further tests, extraordinary zoom with ultra sharpness, compact with beautiful colors, even bokeh rendering up close or made comparisons with the best Fujifilm fixed lenses, but I must say the differences are marginal, visible only at considerable magnifications at full aperture, angles, but no one will ever notice any difference, thanks to Fujifilm. |
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