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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS Pros: lightness, compactness, stabilization, sharpness, cost, no visible distortion, "macro" capability, no visible vignetting Cons: cheap materials, plastic bayonet, economical hood, length in extension Opinion: Bought in 2013, I still use it with full satisfaction. In photographing concerts and events, it turned out to be an excellent purchase, thanks also to the stabilizer. At maximum extension it is perhaps a bit bulky, but closed it is very co-collared and light. Very useful for non-demanding "macro" photography. A zoom-tele that for the price it costs, is definitely to be recommended. sent on October 07, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 18-55 f/2.8-4R LM OIS Pros: construction materials, sharpness, stabilization, bokeh, no visible distortion, ergonomics Cons: nobody Opinion: Bought in kit with the X-E1 back in 2012, it really gave me a lot of satisfaction. Excellent both sharpness and bokeh, taking into account that it is a zoom with variable aperture. Very effective stabilization and solid and ergonomic construction, certainly make it a great purchase. Surely I find it more suitable for an X-T series body, given the bulk. Recommended for those who can not afford the professional, expensive and much bulkier XF 16-55mm f2.8. sent on October 07, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Pros: sharpness, weight, size, cost, glass lenses, compactness(collapsible lens), stabilized, minimum focusing distance, 15mm wide angle Cons: plastic bayonet, hood can be purchased separately Opinion: Although the construction material is economical, the glass lenses ensure a sharpness equivalent to the XF 18-55mm, but with a more performing autofocus and a shorter focusing distance. Surely having the 15mm (equivalent to 23.5mm on full-frame) is very convenient in the city and in confined spaces. Great for travel or everyday photography, given its small footprint. sent on October 07, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro Pros: sharpness from center to edge even at f2.4, bokeh, build quality, weight, no visible distortion, no chromatic aberration Cons: af a bit uncertain, standard hood uncomfortable and bulky Opinion: One of the lenses of the original Fuji triad (the other two are the XF 18mm and the 35mm), which I have never regretted buying. I have been using it for almost 9 years now and I must say that the performance of the af, going from X-E1 to X-E3 and updating the firmware only much improved, although in certain situations it still remains a little uncertain. I replaced the hood almost immediately, which in size and weight is really bulky and uncomfortable. It was born for the macro, but it has a ratio of 1: 2 and therefore needs extension tubes to get to 1: 1. A medium canvas (equivalent 90mm on full-frame), also excellent for portraiture given the discreet bokeh. Definitely recommended. sent on October 07, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R Pros: sharpness, bokeh, build quality Cons: af a bit noisy Opinion: One of the lenses of the original Fuji triad (the other two are the XF 18mm and the 60mm), which I have never regretted having purchased. Despite the somewhat dated af, compared to the successor f2, it remains a very valid lens, both for sharpness and for bokeh. If you are looking for a lens with character and that stands out from the others, the XF 35mm f1.4 is for you. Ken Rockwell even compares it to the highly renowned Summilux-M 50mm 1.4, saying that it exceeds its performance in bokeh and that it is sharper even than the Summicron-M 50mm f2. With this business card, and having tried it abundantly for about 9 years, I can only confirm and warmly recommend it. sent on October 07, 2021 |
 | Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II Pros: Sharpness, build quality, autofocus Cons: Cheap and not very ergonomic plastic hood Opinion: For the price at which it is sold it is certainly a great deal, given that the antagonist in the Fuji house costs almost triple (XF 90mm f2). Sharp already at full aperture, it has a good bokeh and an almost non-existent vignetting. Unfortunately, it suffers from longitudinal chromatic aberration, backlit flare and focus breathing. Despite these flaws, I can only recommend the purchase to those who delight in the portrait or want a medium bright canvas at an affordable cost. Do not forget the possibility of updating the firmware through a simple USB cable, certainly a plus. sent on October 05, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 Pros: compact, lightweight, sharp Cons: nobody Opinion: Copied first to my X-E1, and now to the x-E3 that replaced it, it has made these two bodies of the "compact" pocket of all respect. Purchased in the silver version, on the X-E3 limited it is really aesthetically perfect, thanks also to the dedicated silver hood that I found on the net. Excellent all-rounder, from the street to the landscape. In the center it is always very sharp, even at f2.8, but to also have the edges, you have to close at f5.6, which is also the maximum yield aperture. Free of chromatic aberration, vignetting and distortion (automatic correction by the camera software, if set). sent on October 04, 2021 |
 | Leica Elmarit-R 90mm f/2.8 Pros: Solid construction(like all Leitz Wetzlar optics), colors, bokeh Cons: Maybe the weight, but the robustness you pay Opinion: The Elmarit-R 90mm f2.8, designed by Walter Mandler (version 1 and 2), has been a cornerstone in Leitz production for more than sixty years and this says a lot about its peculiarities. Each version has been designed to be state-of-the-art for its time and therefore the quality of the images is very high even by current standards, as long as you know how to make the best use of your personality. A TA is definitely not the sharpest lens on the market, but the poetry he produces with his images, especially in portraiture, has no equal, at least for me. Surely its robustness is reflected in the weight, not indifferent, but the results it produces fully pay off. One of the best medium canvases, which must not be missing in the kit of a portraitist. I use it with full satisfaction on X-T2 and X-E3 and the photos I get only really "magical". sent on September 18, 2021 |
 | Leica Summicron-R 50mm f/2 Pros: build quality (like all Leitz Wetzlar optics), bokeh, sharpness, colors Cons: f2 vignetting, especially in version 1 (more a feature than a defect) and focus-shift on version 1 at closed apertures Opinion: Two more masterpieces by Walter Mandler. Owning both versions (the first black and the second limited Safari - Made in Canada), I can only confirm what Marco Cavina wrote: they are two optics with different characteristics, the first is optimized for infinity, while the second, for short-medium distances. It follows that the second version is more suitable for everyday photos (portrait, street, etc.), while the first is more suitable for landscape photos. To fans of Leitz Wetzlar optics, I can only recommend the purchase of both, while to photographers, I can only say to try both and then decide which one best suits your photographic style. Surely you will be fascinated by both and it will be difficult to decide. I use them both with Fujifilm X-T2 and X-E3 bodies, with great satisfaction, both for the focus (focus peaking) and for the photographic rendering. sent on September 17, 2021 |
 | Leica Elmarit-R 60 macro f/2.8 Pros: Solid construction (like all Leitz Wetzlar lenses made in Germany), excellent bokeh, contrasts and fabulous color shades (see Marco Cavina) Cons: maybe the weight Opinion: This is definitely Heinz Marquardt's masterpiece: a lens born for the macro, but which can very well be used as a "normal" in everyday photographs. I use it on Fujifilm X-T2 and X-E3 bodies with great satisfaction, both for focus peaking and for photographic rendering. Surely an optics that can not be missing in the kit of admirers of colors and quality Leitz Wetzlar. sent on September 17, 2021 |
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