kdgast

Hi KMLNewYork,
 
I only own the 18-135, which I took recently for a trip to New York (as well as 35/2, 14/2.8 and an X100T). I haven't used it a lot, most of my pictures being street (X100T), landscapes (14mm), but I was happy to have it for detailed shots of skyscrapers or catching the cute squirrels in Central Park.
 
Here is my opinion about this lens:
- good IQ (if pixel peeping is important to you, of course there are better lenses)
- it's the most versatile lens from Fuji yet: from wide angle to tele, you cover pretty much everything
- image stabilization is truly awesome: I shot photos of the skyline and Statue of Liberty from a moving boat, in an uncomfortable position where I held the camera over a bunch of people, and it really helped getting sharp pictures. I was really impressed.
- weather sealed, so depending on where you travel, it can be helpful
- sits between the 18-55 and the 16-55 in terms of weight, size and price. It's definitely not light, especially as a "just in case" lens.
 
Bottom line: yes, it's not very fast, it's a bit bulky and heavy, the IQ is not perfect. But it gives you a great versatility. If I could have only one camera and lens for the rest of my life, it would be the X100T. But if I had to chose a camera with an interchangeable lens, that would be the 18-135, definitely!
 
Here are a few unprocessed JPEG from my recent trip, at several focal lengths: https://dropbox.konzy.me
 
Also, there is an interesting comparison of the lenses you mentioned, as well as the 18-55: https://www.fujivsfuji.com/16-55mm-f2pt8-vs-18-55mm-f2pt8-4-vs-18-135mm-f3pt5-5pt6/ 
 
Hope this helps!
 
Konzy

In June 2016 I spent a few weeks travelling in Italy.  For ease of use I took the X-T10 and 18-135 lens.  I have no regrets.  I returned home with around 10 000 photos (RAW & JPG).  I am very satisfied with the exposure, focus speed / accuracy and IQ of the images. Sure, some pics didn't work out, but that was largely due to my poor choice of subject, bad composition or timing.  
I had an exhibition booked at a local gallery to display my street photos but I decided to display some of my Italy travel photos instead. Around 32 images were selected and printed at 30 x 40 cm (11.8 x 15.7 inches). Another 6 images were printed at 50 x 70 cm (19.7 x 27.6 inches).  The prints were of excellent quality in all respects.  Yes, you may get better IQ with prime lenses, but you'll miss many great shots. The photos selected were all taken in Venice on 1 day.  Difficult to get many photos when you're constantly changing lenses.  And travel takes you to dusty locations, not a great time to be swapping lenses.  The light in Italy was amazing and I didn't find the slower lens to be a limitation at all.  Even in the alleys of Venice and the darkness of churches the lens coped admirably.  In the evenings when light levels were low I tried to steady myself against against a wall or pillar.  It was a great travel combo.  Those prints on my walls are a great reminder of a great vacation.

18-135. I used it almost exclusively in Vietnam and Cambodia a few weeks ago. I love the results, the flexibility and the one lens solution.
 
http://www.vinsonphotographs.com/vietnam.html

The 18-135mm didn't interest me at all when it was announced and I said it is the one lens I'd probably never buy.. except then I did. I expected to use it about the same as I did with my Canon EF24-105mm. Just a casual walk around lens when image quality didn't matter much. After using the 18-135mm for a few weeks, I found myself never using the 18-55mm and eventually sold it. What I'm saying is the 18-135mm surprised me by being better than I thought. It is a little soft at 135mm. The aperture isn't the widest and it being variable is a bit annoying, but it is overall a decent performer. The 16-55mm should perform better, but it has different limitations. I'm hoping they release a 16-75mm F/4 or something close focal range that is great optically. Unless you need the F/2.8, I'd go with the 18-135mm for flexibility.
 
@welshkc The 50-140mm is optically fantastic. Not much compares to it. You are going to be spoiled and disappointed by most other lenses moving forward.

you're right... it's not so that just because Beyoncé has an X100S, this means it is also a great camera.
 
My comment about "there must be something right with the Fuji's" was more related to Annie Leibovitz and Ara Güler, who own a Fuji. Sure, it doesn't proove that the Fuji's are great cameras. It just shows that 2 of the worlds most popular photographers like to shoot with it, hence "there must be somthing right with the Fuji's"

Artists, Musicians, Photographers, Scientists, Sportsmen, Princes, Directors... the X-series is getting popular also amongst Celebrieties. Here is a selection of "famous X-shooters".... and if you spot someone else, feel free to add him/her in this thread.
 
btw, there must be something right with the Fuji's, if even Ara Güler and Annie Leibovitz own one
 
Beyoncé / Annie Leibovitz / David Beckham / Ara Güler / Prince Harry / Brandon Boyd / Jane Goodall / Morgan Spurlock /