Thanks for your feedback!
I only got the camera a few days ago and it came with the kit lens 18-55 f/2.8-4 lens so I am testing it with this one. But I am such a bokeh-hunter that I feel I might invest in the 16-55 f/2.8 - I really like the ability to zoom a little to get the right frame in camera (without moving my lazy butt - LOL).
Didn't I read that you use your 'macro lens' for a lot of the shots? I really like macro (like your shots above) I just don't know if the 80 mm f/2.8 is worth it for my few shots, not sure.
So, most of your travel shots are done with the 23 mm? That's interesting. I didn't really consider having a (slight) wide-angle as my go-to lens, hmm... Now the 50 f/1 sounds really interesting as a portrait lens on an APS-C format.
Guess I need to think about it and test the XT5 with the kit lens in the meantime. My next travel is mid-June so I have a little time - hahaha.
What's the difference between the 18-55 vs 16-55? They have the same aperture and not much difference in the wide lens, or did you mean the 16-80mm? Yeah it's so annoying at times to not be able to zoom haha but you'll get used to it quick. Having a zoom lens is always a good choice for anything anyway.
Hmm, I use the macro mostly on macro shots like these but in "normal" shots not that much since I already have a 50mm and 80mm is also quite far haha. But you can definitely use it non-macro. I only have a really few shots non-macro.
The 50 f/1 is a great one for that really nice bokeh but do note that it's so heavy (almost 1 kilo!) but yeah overall I really love this lens cos it's also so sharp even at f/1. I think it really just depends on what shots you like. I like a kinda-wide lens but also something I could use for an impromptu travel portrait since the 23mm is f/2. Gives out a nice bokeh as well.
Yeah the kit lens is already good enough for travel. :D What color is your Fuji?
The 18-55 has a variable aperture f/2.8-4 while the 16-55 has f/2.8 at any focal length, which is nice but again, right now I'm not sure I really need it. Especially, if I end up getting a prime, either the 50 or the 80. I'm thinking that I won't be getting anything else before my trip in June.
I got the silver real retro-looking one 😍
Yeah it might be better to get a prime one, or if possible sell the 18-55 and replace it with the 16-55. But if cost is not a problem and you can get both then why not hahaha.
Nice choice!! Mine is silver too and it’s so pretty!!😍
That's exactly the plan. But I'm not going to rush it. After all, it is why I made the switch, to decrease my camera gear. And I still have to sell all my old stuff...
Gotta have some pretty shiny stuff!!