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    Jaypoc got a reaction from CRAusmus in New X-T1 Buyer. Needs Lens Recommendations   
    So to conclude, I ordered the Graphite X-T1, the 18-55 f/2.8, the 50-140 f/2.8, the 27 f/2.8, the 56 f/1.2 and decided on the 16 f/1.4. And a few batteries with an extra charger
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    Jaypoc got a reaction from CRAusmus in New X-T1 Buyer. Needs Lens Recommendations   
    The 18-55 will give me that focal length in a pinch, but i prefer something wider. That's why the 14 would be nice, but i also like the 16. I am locating local units i can test them out. Im curious how much better the af is with the 16
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    Jaypoc reacted to CRAusmus in New X-T1 Buyer. Needs Lens Recommendations   
    I noticed that, but what I meant was that the 35mm equivalent focal length of the 16, is more common then the 14.  Meaning that 24 is more common then 21 (when people speak of a landscape lens, they speak of 24 or 28, I don't think I've ever heard someone mention a 21). I should have worded my statement better by a long shot...lol...
     
    I'm glad that you cleared that up for the OP if there was any confusion as to what the 16 actually worked out to be the equivalent to...Sometimes I just assume everyone knows what words are bouncing around in my head and that like myself, everyone automatically adds half the focal length to the lens when talking about it..
     
    At any rate...no harm no foul...
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    Jaypoc reacted to quincy in New X-T1 Buyer. Needs Lens Recommendations   
    IS, autofocus, and aperture control. There are dumb adapters with a built in aperture, but that new aperture is in the wrong place, of course, and will cause vignetting. Also, it's not automatic, so you'll have to open it manually to focus, close it to take the image... uargh.
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    Jaypoc reacted to darknj in New X-T1 Buyer. Needs Lens Recommendations   
    If IQ is a concern of yours, I would take the 35 F1.4 over the 27, if you just want something small to always have with you, the 27 will fit the bill much better.
    Like Tom said, I would maybe keep an eye on the rumored 23 F2, we currently don't know how small it is going to be, but it's on the buy list of a lot of forum members already, me included. Guesstimate place it somewhere between the 18 with aperture ring toward a larger 27 without the aperture ring.
     
     
    Yes pretty much, loosing IS for long range zoom is rather inconvenient.
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    Jaypoc reacted to fujiXphotog in New X-T1 Buyer. Needs Lens Recommendations   
    Dont take this the wrong way, but it is a very pedestrian premise to ONLY look at the sharpness or resolution of a lens
     
     
    its like a DRUNK who only looks at alcohol content by % when considering a wine purchase.  
     
     
    however that aside, the 16mm is a higher resolving lens than the 14mm
     
    has better color saturation, better microcontrast, better overall rendition.
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    Jaypoc reacted to Tom H. in New X-T1 Buyer. Needs Lens Recommendations   
    Consider cutting out some overlap:
     
    If you don't need the shallow dof for portraits, you'll do just fine using only the 50-140. As for tight headshots, the zoom will give you all the shallow dof you need. I have both the 56 (apd version) and the 50-140. The 50-140 is very versatile and just as sharp, so unless carry weight is an everyday concern, you'll do just fine getting only the zoom. The zoom also focusses like a dream and the OIS is magnificent.
     
    I have the 16mm too, but unless you need the stops of light like I do, the 14mm will be just fine. The 16mm is on the large end already as a walkaround lens. That being said, if you don't need the light gathering capabilities, and for street photography, consider not getting the 18-55 at all, or the 14mm. Just get the 10-24mm as wide angle and walkaround lens. For street, 24mm is great and you'll want to shoot at f5.6 or f8 anyway.
     
    So for your description, I'd go with this:
    50-140 f2.8, plus the option to add a teleconverter later on if you need more reach.
    10-24 f4
    Add in one small prime, like the 35 f2 or 35 f1.4 for evening or general lightweight use and it's a great kit. Or wait for the 23 f2 that is to come soon.
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    Jaypoc reacted to Nero in New X-T1 Buyer. Needs Lens Recommendations   
    I would at least consider the 55-200mm over the 50-140mm. Not that there is anything wrong with the 50-140. By most tests, it will outperform the 55-200 and it's WR. However, I went with the 55-200 because I found that when I wanted a telephoto, 140 wasn't enough reach for some things. The image quality on the 55-200 is fantastic, it's razor sharp, and the bokeh is quite good. It's also only $499 whenever the rebates are in effect. That's a substantial savings for little or no drop in overall image quality that could be invested in another lens. If 140 is enough at the long end and the cost isn't a deterrent, then by all means, go for the 50-140 though.
     
    The 18-55 is dead-on for your description. Go for it.
     
    For primes, I don't own the 56mm because I don't shoot enough portraits to justify the cost.... at least not yet! I do own the 27mm and have essentially put it on an X-E1 permanently as a street camera. Can't go wrong with it for the size and price for that purpose. On the wide end, the 14mm is a great lens, but I have the 10-24mm and the 16mm. Part of the reason for that overlap is that I really like to shoot landscapes. If I'm going somewhere with little idea of what to expect, I use the 10-24. If I have some idea of what to expect in a location, I typically go with the 16mm. The zoom is excellent image quality, but it can get a little soft in the corners. The 16mm is Fuji's best image quality in my opinion. Many times I will take one "scouting" pass through a location with the zoom and then a second with the 16mm, but for travel one of my favorite kits is the 10-24, 35 f/1.4, and 55-200. I won't hesitate to make large prints from either wide lens, but the difference is clear in a side by side comparison. 
     
    Lastly, I can't fail to mention either the 23 f/1.4 or 35 f/1.4. Ideally, I think these are complementary lenses and I love owning both, but these lenses just have a magical quality to the images you get from them. These are some of the real gems of the Fuji lineup and I would not want to walk away without at least one of them. 
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