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I've printed so far up to 24" x 18". And they are beautiful and I am a Pixel Peeper! Now, with that said I use raw which I'll assume you do as well. Also, the image was photographed on a tripod, self-timer, or remote (can't remember details), Fuji lens, optimal aperture, so on and so forth. So there was quite a bit of work put in to the image before the raw was processed in LR. I believe it all helps the final result.

Wow. I guess I'm the first to answer here. Yay me. I returned in late September with more than 5,000 images of a ten-day stock/photography trip down into the Florida Keys. More than 3000 of those images were taken with the 18-55 which, if you get a great copy, is an AMAZING lens. another 1200 or so I took with the 16mm 1.4 which is FANTASTIC. Not only fir it's sharpness, 1.4 aperture, but in my case it's extreme close focusing ability! The other lens I took were the Zeiss 12mm 2.8 which I used for the big wide expansive images, the 23mm 1.4 which hardly was used at all and my 35 1.4 which did not come out of the bag. Here is a quick image of a hermit crab taken with the 16mm 1.4. And that's a jpeg that i brought into PS and added the text in there to spoof a friend of mine at the office - which is why I have it on this machine that I'm using now. Mid-October I hit Northern Maine for autumn images. This time another 3800 images. Six days. This time, the 18-55, then the 55-200. In that order. Personally, I LOVE my 16mm 1.4. I find the 10-24 is too wide at the low end, and too heavy for me to carry on extended trips. If you's like to see some images taken with these lenses just click on one of my links down in my signature. I'm one of those that lists the exact shooting info for each image so you'll be able to see what lens I used among other image information. Hope that helps you narrow down your decision, but that 16 1.4 is freakin' sweet.

And for all you guys arguing about a lens hood. Who gives a flying sh*t? On eBay you can get a lens hood of any style for under $8.00 US Dollars but the petal hood provided works just fine as well.

OMG I love my 16 1.4!!! In 10 days of stock shooting that lens was my most-used just behind my 18-55. It's T.A.C.K. sharp from 1.4 to where i took it at F11! Absolutely zero complaints. I feel it balances very well on the X-T1. Personally I love the size and the feel of the lens and the bokeh, when used up close, is delicious! Man it's tack. tack. tack. sharp and it focuses OH SO CLOSE!

not in the least bit interested! I was shooting with the Paltry (compared to 200mp) Nikon D800 and it's 36mp sensor and it was a b*tch. Even using the best techniques it was still difficult. I actually treated it as I would have my Mamiya 645 AFDs. That is tripod, mirror lockup, cable/wireless release, etc. etc. When it nailed the image it was fantabulous but so what. For me it wasn't worth the hassle. Now if Fuji took their X-T1 to 24 or 30mp I would be very tempted -- even though I've gotten gorgeous 24 x 18" prints out of th 16MP sensor. I would never, ever turn away more pixels up to a point.

GREAT! The sooner the better. Not because I want the X-Pro but this could mean the X-T2 won't be far behind!

If I had to start today acquiring a kit of lenses my choices would be: 16mm 1.4, 16-55 2.8, and the 55-200. That's my story and I'm sticking to it And that's coming from experience as I currently own the Zeiss 12, the Fuji 16 1.4, 23 1.4, 35 1.4, 18-55 (OUTSTANDING Lens) and the 55-200.

I purchased the 18-55 way back in 2013 when I got the X-E1 camera. Now, using the X-T1 the 18-55 is my "go-to" lens even though I own the Zeiss 12, Fui 16, 23, 35 and the 55-200. I've looked at and touched the 18-135 but to me it's a tad too large. I also find that MY COPY of the 18-55 to be OUTSTANDING in sharpness wide-open, to stopped down. But that has been my experience; there are many others who find the 18-55 de-centered, or soft. If you are buying it used I suggest that if at all possible, that you try it on your X-T10 first. Again: If possible. Feel free to check my Flickr page -- not because I'm looking for any traffic, I could care less, but because you'll see many 18-55 sample images there. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. The link to my various sites are in my signature below.

WOW! I love these images!!

And this doesn't look like coma, just a slow(er) shutter speed that allowed for slight movement (?)

Had to get away from the Mother-In-Law huh? Nice images.

I am so freakin' confused. All I want is to use my Nikon SB700, SB400, and/or my Fuji EF42 with a flash trigger that has TTL. ANYONE? PLEASE?

DAMN. If I didn't hate people so much I could be tempted. ALL OF THESE images are fabulous! I love them!

The only precaution I would take is to carry large zip lock plastic bags. When you leave the warmth of a cafe, or hotel make sure the camera is in the bag and the bag is closed. This will prevent condensation from forming and you will be able to use it faster. Likewise going from very cold outdoors back inside. I use this method when shooting in very hot and humid conditions and exiting a cool A/C car. Works every time. J

I have to agree with Maurice. I kept my 18-55. The extra bulk, and weight was not worth a 2.8 aperture when my 18-55 is from 2.8 to F4. For the same reason chose the 55-200 over the 50-140. Just not worth it for me. And the 18-55 just kills it in the image arena! It's my most often used lens and I own quite a few of them.

One Body. Multiple lenses here. Prepare the lens you wish to put on by removing rear cap. Shut camera off to prevent any static from attracting dust to the sensor. Point camera DOWN and remove the lens. Put lens anywhere - bag, ground, pocket. Put the new lens on the body. Now put lens cap on the just removed lens and put it back in the bag. May not be the best, but it has worked for me for thirty plus years. Hope that helps.

I wonder what the chances are of a new X-T1 (X-T2) 24MP being announced and available for sale by August 2016. I'm headed to Alaska for two weeks to cover a wedding and do some additional stock/landscape work since I'm already there at the expense of the Bride and Groom. Even though I really don't need the extra MP it would be nice insurance to have to future-proof my stock images sales. Anyone? Any thoughts?

I would pack my 18-55 (I don't really leave home without it), the 16 1.4 and the 23 1.4. I would leave my 55-200, and my 35 1.4 at home.

Oh Crap! you've seen me then?!

The Fuji is water RESISTANT. Meaning you can get it wet with rain and snow and it "should" be ok. The lenses with the WR designation are also water-RESISTANT. None of the equipment will survive a dunking of course. With that being said I used my X-E1 and 18-55, of which NEITHER was WR in rain, snow, sleet and around salt water. I've used my 18-55 and my X-T1 in the same weather; no problems. My grandson smacked my 18-55 and X-T1 with a full load from water canon last summer directly at the lens and again everything still functions. Though, I did have to remove the lens and dry the water that seeped in between the lens and the body! No big deal. I do believe these Fuji's, as I'm certain other brands are rather robust. Even though I love Fuji I won't be a fanboy and say that only fuji will be this rugged. I just spent ten days in and around salt water, sand, and rain with zero ill-effects on ANY of my lenses or my X-T1. I have the details in my blog.

The Fuji is water RESISTANT. Meaning you can get it wet with rain and snow and it "should" be ok. The lenses with the WR designation are also water-RESISTANT. None of the equipment will survive a dunking of course. With that being said I used my X-E1 and 18-55, of which NEITHER was WR in rain, snow, sleet and around salt water. I've used my 18-55 and my X-T1 in the same weather; no problems. My grandson smacked my 18-55 and X-T1 with a full load from water canon last summer directly at the lens and again everything still functions. Though, I did have to remove the lens and dry the water that seeped in between the lens and the body! No big deal. I do believe these Fuji's, as I'm certain other brands are rather robust. Even though I love Fuji I won't be a fanboy and say that only fuji will be this rugged. I just spent ten days in and around salt water, sand, and rain with zero ill-effects on ANY of my lenses or my X-T1. I have the details in my blog.

Yuck. This is one of the Kelby clowns. If he said the sky was blue I'd have to disagree. Can't stand that whole group.

OUCH! That sucks.

I think you should lighten up a bit. Loosen the camera strap from around your neck and breath. I actually enjoyed these humorous images though I DESPISE street photography and the entire gender it encompasses. Even a jerk like me can like something.

K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Stupid Done.