Best lense for Video on X-t4

[Andrebento14]

Hello everyone,

I just upgraded from a Fuji X-t3 to a X-t4.

I intend to shoot videos of my hiking trips.

What is the best lense for me:

16-55mm f2.8

Or the 16-80mm f4 ?

Since the camera has IBIS does it make a difference?

Thank you very much 

 

[jerryy]

IBIS helps if your hand-held shots get a little shaky after hiking for a while, especially if you are shooting video. If, on the other hand, you are using a tripod(*) it probably will not help at all.

These may help you decide:

https://lensguide.io/fuji-x-mount-video/

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/fujifilm-user-these-are-the-lenses-you-should-be-using-to-shoot-video

If your budget will let you splurge:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/fujifilm-x-h1-and-cine-lenses/ci/38208?msclkid=6aea51817e401ebfdb3f35137bc07e9d

(*) I have read claims that using IBIS helps if the tripod is not super, extra stable, but I am inclined to think using IBIS / OIS that way will instead cause a feedback loop and mess up your images.

p.s. Welcome to the forum.

Edited June 20, 2023 by jerryy

[SGinNorcal]

I've heard great things about the 16-55 but it is a porker, especially for hiking trips.  You could have both the new 8mm and 16-80 for the same weight and similar cost.  16mm doesn't seem wide enough for hiking to me, my most used landscape lens is the 10-24.