Fuji XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR Lens or XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR

[TopDownDriver]

Looking for the 24mm equivalent focal range.  Wondering which of the two lenses one would recommend.

 

Fuji XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR Lens or XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR

 

One has a faster aperture, one has zoom, neither has OIS.

 

So, which and why?

[Marc G.]

I got both

 

Both have advantages over the other.

[TopDownDriver]

Is the 16mm shipping?  I see it listed as "Coming Soon" at B&H.

 

What would you list as the advantages/disadvantages?

 

Thanks

[Maurice]

What would you list as the advantages/disadvantages?

 

Thanks

 

You mean apart from the obvious?

 

Seems like something anybody can only decide for themselves.

 

They are both extremely good at what they do, don't think i have read ANY complaints (apart from the obvious), but only you know what is best for your needs ..

[Roozle3]

For me, the 16-55mm is a heavy and somewhat large lens... and since I'm more partial to street photography and but love the 24mm(35) frame, I'll go with the 16mm prime.

[Watcher24]

Since the XF16 was just released, there is not so much experience available concerning this prime.

Beside that: I always wonder why and how the "commuity" should "decide" about the lens portfolio of somebody else. ... 

(Same thing with "which cam do you recommend me as a backup ... ")

[Marc G.]

Is the 16mm shipping?  I see it listed as "Coming Soon" at B&H.

 

What would you list as the advantages/disadvantages?

 

Thanks

Quite obvious,, I think.

 

I basically doubled the 16-55's focal lengths with primes (16/23/35/56) as thats my main focal length area. Zoom is used for reportage or other critical situations where speed is key. Primes are used for anything else