Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 II vs I: Is the New Version Worth the Switch?
I guess the question these days for those, who already own the “old” XF16-55mmF2.8 is: should I upgrade the new XF16-55mmF2.8 II or stick with the old one?
In order to try to help you to find the right answer, I’ve searched for comparisons, but I was surprised to find that this particular comparison hasn’t been adequately addressed by reviewers at launch. If I missed them, please let me know in the comments, so I can add them to this article.
But now a new video has been released by FujiFanBoys that provides a quick comparison between the new Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 II and the previous XF16-55mmF2.8.
I will sum it up in bullet points for you, but if you want to see the sample images and get a few more details, check out the video above.
- the new XF16-55mmF2.8 II is a bit sharper and has a bit more contrast
- the new XF16-55mmF2.8 has a bit better bokeh
- the new XF16-55mmF2.8 has a bit better autofocus
- the new XF16-55mmF2.8 as virtually no focus breathing (the old one was good there too, but not as good as the new one)
- the new XF16-55mmF2.8 is lighter and smaller
- the new XF16-55mmF2.8 has a de-clickable aperture ring
So who is this lens for?
Well, if that’s your first XF16-55mmF2.8 lens, then go for the new one. It’s a lot lighter and smaller, it’s a bit better optically, and costs the same as the old one.
Things get more complicated if you already own the old XF16-55mmF2.8.
In this case, FujiFanBoys says that if you shoot mainly primes and already own the old XF16-55mmF2.8, then there is no need to upgrade. But if you rely a lot on the XF16-55 for your work, then size and weight alone are a good reason to upgrade.
And what was your decision? Feel free to let us know by voting the survey:
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