How quickly does this focus compared to the 18-55? I shoot an XE-1.
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Hey,the focus is very fast and absolutely noticeable compared to the 18-55mm. Hope that helps.Kind regards
608536
The XF 23 is MUCH faster than the 18-55. Every now and then the 18-55 lags to lock focus, but the XF23 is spot on every time. This lens, to me is perfect, and my every day cary lens.
608537
Since I don't have the 18-55 I can't compare. But let me say that the 23 is an excellent prime lens which, in daylight, autofocuses almost instantaneously. In dim light, such as twilight, it may (although not necessarily) hunt around in order to find focus. But that would occur just as well with other excellent lenses including Canon L which I also happen to have. In those situations, experienced amateurs will at once shift to manual focus without dropping a beat.
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Hey, the focus is very fast and absolutely noticeable compared to the 18-55mm. Hope that helps. Kind regards
2074843
I'm not familiar with the lens you are using but the 16-35 is pretty fast. I prefer the 24 mm 1.4 for low light though
2198943
I have this combo. Auto focus is very very quick at 150mm-350mm. Slows down little post 350mm. Focus from ~ to minimum distance is OK at mm, but from minimum to infinity speed at mm is very poor.
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Like others have said here, much better ISO performance and the lens lineup is not even close. I've been using my XE1 more than my 5Dmk3 lately and cannot wait to use something that has improved AF.
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It depends on the focal length. At 18mm, you get from F3.5 to 22. At 55mm, you get F5.6 to 40.
735069
It definitely has a far superior build quality. I feel more confident with it on my camera. I have taken quite a few shots wide open at 2.8 and have been very pleased. The focusing motor is also a lot quieter than the nifty fifty. I would like the extra stops but i feel i picked the right starter prime lens and plan on a 30 mm sigma 1.4 in the future. (my brother owns the 50 1.8 and this is what i base my opinions on as I have shot some with his lens on my camera.)
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Well there are two different "kit" lenses the 18-55 and the 18-135. Now the 18-55 is not a "bad" lens but most people skip that and buy either a different Sony lens,a Sigma or Tamron lens. Pretty much because the 18-55 is a "ok" start out lens but not even a year down the road you will most likely want to upgrade. Now the 18-135 alot of people seem to be happy with, it is more money, but it will probably save your money in the long run. But remember this item is BODY ONLY , so no lens came with this one!!! Make sure you find one with the lens included if that's the route you want to go! Well there are two different "kit" lenses the 18-55 and the 18-135. Now the 18-55 is not a "bad" lens but most people skip that and buy either a different Sony lens,a Sigma or Tamron lens. Pretty much because the 18-55 is a "ok" start out lens but not even a year down the road you will most likely want to upgrade. Now the 18-135 alot of people seem to be happy with, it is more money, but it will probably save your money in the long run. But remember this item is BODY ONLY , so no lens came with this one!!! Make sure you find one with the lens included if that's... » Read More Well there are two different "kit" lenses the 18-55 and the 18-135. Now the 18-55 is not a "bad" lens but most people skip that and buy either a different Sony lens,a Sigma or Tamron lens. Pretty much because the 18-55 is a "ok" start out lens but not even a year down the road you will most likely want to upgrade. Now the 18-135 alot of people seem to be happy with, it is more money, but it will probably save your money in the long run. But remember this item is BODY ONLY , so no lens came with this one!!! Make sure you find one with the lens included if that's the route you want to go! « Show Less
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Although the 18-55 lens is a very good lens for a zoom, the 23 prime lens is far superior in my opinion in many ways especially with the 1.4 speed but the optics are extremely good in the 23 and the lens is built beautifully.
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I love this lens and find it focuses quickly and is super sharp in good light, but I tried it out last week after dark at my son's marching band competition (HS football stadium lighting) and even wide open I found the focus speed slowed way down and I had far fewer "keepers" than I normally get in good light with the Sigma. My Olympus 12-40 2.8 PRO and my Oly 1.8 primes focus much faster in low light than the Sigma. I shoot with an OM-D with built in IBIS, and I used a monopod.
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Thank you for taking time to answer my question. I decided to purchase the Fujifilm XE2 with their kit 18-55 lens last July. I couldn't be happier with the product quality and the great photos this combo produces.
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Hey there.I would suggest an exercise if you have the 18-55, but want to start shooting primarily with a fixed focus prime lens. Set the 18-55 to 50, and take shots for the next week only at that length...50 serious shots should give you an idea if you like it as a walkaround. Since there is a really nice sony 35mm lens as well, try that length out also. Personally I like 24mm or 35mm as a walkaround, 50mm is a little too telescopic but it is a very personal preferance.
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I purchased the 56/1.2. What an amazing lens! I have a blast with the portraits now I am able to take. Another great prime lens would be the 23/1.4. I don't have it since I have the X100s as well. My last Fuji lens is the 55-200. Very sharp, well built lens. Took it on an air show and was able to take great, sharp photos on fast moving jets and airplanes. Can't go wrong with it.
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It is a step up from the 55-250. You can get closer to your shots from the same distance.
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To be honest, I've never used the XR Di. It is an older model lens with fewer features. I love my Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD All-In-One Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR, Model BOO8E Filter Size 062mm. I do notice a little light loss on the corners at full zoom. But many lenses have this problem unless your willing to spend a couple of grand on a prime lens. It does work well and is easy to use. It focuses fast and usually gets me the shot I want. I have 2 coworkers that have purchased this lens after seeing mine and are very happy with the size, speed, quality of the lens and the images it produces.
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The 18-105 is definitely the sharper lens. In my opinion, even at F4 throughout the entire range, you get amazing results. The 18-200, like most zooms, you have to really stop it down some to get the best results and the telephoto ends tends to get soft focus. It's a good all-in-one but definitely can notice the difference in performance and image quality especially in lower light situations.
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Actually no, this one is a prime lens with a maximum aperture of 1.8 while the 18-55 is a wide lens with a maximum aperture of 3.5 (at least the one I have, which is a DA L 18-55 Pentax lens).
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So the 18-55 shouldnt be on?? i used it with my 18-55 but i do have a set focal legnth lens i could try too?