Abel León
Comentado en México el 12 de diciembre de 2018
Este objetivo es un zoom polivalente, que va desde los 82mm hasta los 300mm en medida fullframe. Se comporta bien, pero al ser apertura f3.5-4.8, queda un poco corto para ambientes con escasa luz, aunque se puede bajar la velocidad poniendo en marcha el estabilizador del lente. Le falta algo de nitidez comparado con otros objetivos de fuji, pero por el precio que tiene, la relación calidad precio es excelente. Si requieren mayor nitidez y rapidez, esta el 50-140 2.8, pero el precio se va a la nubes.El envío por parte de amazon, perfecto y el objetivo llego completamente nuevo en caja sellada.
Alessandro
Comentado en Italia el 21 de noviembre de 2018
Dopo essere passato a Fuji ero alla ricerca di un buon tele principalmente per paesaggi. Inizialmente mi ero mosso verso il 90 mm f2 (sono innamorati dei fissi), l'ho provato ed è davvero impressionante. Ero sul punto di fare la follia ma ripensandoci mi sono reso conto che stavo per acquistare di una focale un pò "strana", da avere se si dispone di un parco ottiche ampio. Dopo averlo provato credo che il 90 sia perfetto per ritratti a distanza moderata (matrimonio).Ho iniziato a considerare il 55-200 dopo aver visto un video su YouTube di un X-fotografer Portoghese paesaggista. Mostrando il contenuto della sua borsa sottolineava che l'obiettivo in questione fosse un ottimo compromesso tra qualità e portabilità (quest'ultima dote indispensabile per i suoi viaggi e le sue escursioni). Sapevo che l'obiettivo non è considerato "professionale" e la sua scelta mi ha davvero incuriosito. Ho approfondito sui vari forum e il mio interesse è salito.L'alternativa che ci propone FUJI è il 50-140 f2.8 OIS WR obiettivo tropicalizzato e dalle qualità ottiche straordinarie ma con dimensioni e peso ragguardevoli, senza considerare che costa quasi il doppio.Per farmi un'idea sono andato a provarli entrambi.Il 50-140 (75-210 equivalenti) è solido, realizzato alla perfezione, messa a fuoco fulminea, performante, una vera lama. Pesa e cuba quasi come un 70-200 f2.8 Canon. Siamo di fronte ad un obiettivo professionale che vuole competere in tutto e per tutto con il modello Canon... e a mio parere ci riesce benissimo.Il 55-200 (82,5-300 equivalenti) è compatto ma ottimamente realizzato. Quando lo si prende in mano non si ha la sensazione che sia una seconda scelta, se notate l'escursione focale è ampia ma la perdita di luminosità è comunque moderata (meno di uno stop tra focale minima e massima). L'autofocus è ottimo in condizioni di buona luminosità, un pò meno in condizioni di scarsa luce, la qualità fotografica è ottima su quasi tutta l'escursione focale e lo stabilizzatore è davvero sorprendente.Il negoziante mi ha confermato la bontà di quest'ultimo sottolineando che molti passano dal 50-140 al 55-200 e non il contrario (confermo infatti che è piuttosto difficile trovarlo usato). Il motivo principale è il rapporto qualità/prezzo davvero eccezionale e non per ultimo la portabilità.Dopo averlo acquistato l'ho testato prima con ritratti in condizioni di scarsa luminosità e successivamente con lunghe esposizioni.La resa ottica è eccellente da 55mm fino a quasi 150 mm, si ha una leggerissima perdita di qualità a 200 mm. Sotto questo aspetto devo dire che l'obiettivo mi ha davvero sorpreso in positivo. Posso non far altro che confermare la bontà dello stabilizzatore: sono riuscito a scattare a 200 mm con tempo 1/80 ottenendo risultati eccellenti.Dopo quasi un mese sono più che soddisfatto e al momento credo che difficilmente me ne separerei.Di seguito un riepilogo di pregi e difetti.PREGI- Compatto- Leggero- Economico- ampio range focale- Stabilizzatore da top di gamma- luminosità discreta- perdita di luminosità accettabile- Resa eccellente da 55 a 150, buona da 150 a 200.DIFETTI- ingombrante a focale massima- paraluce un pò duro fa innestare- mezzo stop in meno non avrebbe guastato soprattutto pensando al 18-55 kit che è 2.8-4- autofocus non eccezionale- non tropicalizzato
Ray
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 17 de noviembre de 2013
This medium zoom lens for the X-mount system (Fuji) demonstrates just what's possible when a camera company really puts their mind to it. I had been reading a number of reviews of the Fuji X-mount system for some time, but it was only this past month that I started using the system myself, and I have to say that my own experience has certainly validated what I'd read so many others say: the Fuji X-mount system, in spite of its smaller format, rivals the best of Canon and Nikon's popular models, and some even claim that the Fuji's perform up to Leica and (real) Zeiss levels. I hate to keep repeating myself, but, Wow.This medium zoom range lens starts at 55mm and goes up to 200mm. It's not a particularly fast lens (it's aperture only opens to F/3.5 at the wide end), but that misses the point entirely. With the insanely good high ISO performance that most Fuji X-mount cameras exhibit, it simply becomes less and less of an issue that you can only work within F/3.5 - 4.5. You can ramp the ISO level up to 1600 and even 3200 and almost not notice it at all, and just read what many others have said about this to see if what I'm saying is repeated elsewhere. For me, its absolutely been the case.But back to this lens. The image quality produced by this lens across its focal range almost makes you think you're shooting with a prime. That's a tad of an exaggeration, but not much. Images are sharp, colorful, and detailed. The images remind me of my favorite Zeiss lenses, but then, when I shot with those, ISO was a factor even at 800. Coupled with your favorite Fuji X camera (take your pick of model), you'll be able to knock off quality shots that are sometimes simply amazing.Drawbacks? There is one. The weight and size of this lens is not exactly in line with the diminutive Fuji X cameras, which tend to be light and small. This means that you are in a bit of an off-balanced situation, because at some 560g, the weight will now be to the FRONT of your camera, and you'll have to adjust your shooting grip accordingly. (Most of the Fuji X lenses, including the spectacular 14mm and the 35mm models, are extremely light). So, you have to understand this going into this lens.But, once you do, and you start looking at your images, you may no longer be as "put off" by the lens' much heavier weight than its lighter brothers. Just adjust your shooting technique.The optical image stabilization on this lens works very well. (You can also turn it off with a mechanical switch on the lens). And the lens also has dedicated aperture and manual focus rings, so if you like to shoot without auto functionality, you can do it easily. The mechanical build quality of the lens is good to very-good, with a nearly all-metal construction, tight fit and finish. Unfortunately, no case is provided with the lens, which, at this cost, would have been a nice touch. And, like many lens "systems," there is not perfect uniformity of filter size from lens to lens. But taken as a whole, when you consider the image quality, the build quality, and, yes, the price, this is a fantastic lens that most any Fuji owner will enjoy.It's great to see a camera company moving forward with technology and not rest on old technology barriers until they are completely exhausted. If you have not looked into the Fuji X system yet, start reading the reviews posted on many professional camera review sites, and compare them with the reviews of Fuji owners here on Amazon and other sellers. This lens is an easy five star recommendation, in spite of its weight and somewhat high price.Update after two months of shooting ...After using this lens for the past month in northern and central France, I can report again: WOW. The quality of the images this lens is capable of is truly superb. You have to work around the lens' limitations: it starts at a pretty narrow 55mm, and the physical weight is much greater than many of the Fuji X-mount lenses. But the images the lens can produce are simply stellar. Sharp, sharp, sharp. Beautiful color. The image stabilization on this lens is much better than those I've seen on other lenses. The ability to flip off stabilization with a mechanical switch is a real plus, too, as is the ability to switch to manual aperture with a physical switch and also to manually focus with a dedicated focus ring all are "gravy" on top. But the image quality of images produced with the lens is simply stellar, in my mind arguably putting it in a league with far more expensive lenses (some compare it to Leica professional lenses). Fuji is now (January, 2014) promising at least 10 new X-mount lenses in the near future, but this 55-200mm XF lens is not to be missed while we are waiting for those, and, assuming the lens is in the range (55-200mm) you require, you'll want it regardless of any new lenses that are to be produced in the future. It's performance really make up for any weight and aperture limitations.Update after Three YEARS of ShootingWell, I have to say, over these three years, Fuji has put out some remarkable lenses. The XF 16mm, the new XF 35mm and XF 23mm, and, of course, the superlative XF 23mm, XF 56mm, and XF 90mm are all "best in class" lenses by nearly any standard. Funny, though, how this XF 55-200mm lens, while not ever denigrated, doesn't seem to get mentioned much. I say "funny," because this lens is still a favorite of mine after all these years. There is something to the way the photos from this lens look that makes it stand out: simultaneously sharp and smooth (I know that sounds contradictory), some of the photos that I receive the most compliments for were shot with this lens. And at a normal price of only nearly 1/2 of many of Fuji's "top" lenses, it's a bargain, too. I can't recommend this lens highly enough, particularly if you are new to the Fuji "X" line and just want to start building your lens set. It takes astounding pictures that have beautiful "presence" (I don't know what other word to use), and its image stabilization works shockingly well. (If you are using the new Fuji X-H1 camera, which has built-in image stabilization, that doesn't matter, but for all the other Fuji cameras, it does.) Don't let the price fool you. It's a TERRIFIC lens. And, while I am thinking of it, don't let the price of Fuji's newest, cheapest lens, the new XC 15-45mm lens which is only $299 and is not even an "XF" model, fool you either. It takes remarkable pictures. Don't overlook either of these two lenses because of price!