Fujifilm Fujinon XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II Review
At $399, the Fujifilm Fujinon XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II is on the pricey side for a starter lens, but its image quality and optically stabilized design make the price of entry worthwhile. Fuji's X series of mirrorless cameras are on the pricey side themselves, and if you're looking at a model that's bundled with this lens, like the entry-level X-A2 ($385.99 at Amazon) , you'll be happy to know that it's a very solid starter option. If you have a bit more to spend on a zoom, you should check out the Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS ($385.99 at Amazon) for its wider aperture and better build quality.
The 16-50mm ($385.99 at Amazon) has a plastic barrel and lens mount—Fujifilm presumably decided to keep costs down by sacrificing build quality instead of optical quality. But even though it lacks high-grade construction, it doesn't feel cheap. The only real issue is some wobble when it is extended all the way out at its 50mm zoom setting. The lens measures 2.6 by 2.5 inches (HD) at...
The Fujifilm Fujinon XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II is a fine example of what a basic zoom lens can be.
Very sharp; Optical stabilization; Includes lens hood
Lacks aperture ring; Plastic mount and construction; Some distortion