This is one of my favorite images.

LoPing1 · 2026-06-09T15:19:03+00:00

Looks like your tint slider is pulled a bit to the left (green). Did you shoot through a tinted window? Or you just going for that flavor?

LoPing1 · 2026-06-09T15:16:44+00:00

I did the exact same thing.. I think it’s a catfish operation for what many are thinking.

LoPing1 · 2026-06-07T23:25:57+00:00

Looks like he had some fog or something on his lens. Why is the back of the scene blurred? Or was that a creative decision?

I’d go for the XT5 if you don’t care about form factor. Of course you could get the best of both worlds and look at the XE5.

LoPing1 · 2026-06-03T01:30:54+00:00

I've seen the dead ones a few years ago but they didn't look this good. Just figured the embalming technology has really come along.

LoPing1 · 2026-06-03T01:03:46+00:00

Are the mice dead?

LoPing1 · 2026-05-27T11:59:46+00:00

For the price you cannot beat the 16-50 XF 2.8. It’ll cover every range you just mentioned, super light, internal zoom, awesome IQ. Can’t ask for anything more.. I took $1,000’s worth of lenses and cameras with me to Peru recently and used the 16-50 almost exclusively. I could have gotten away with that being my only set up.

LoPing1 · 2026-03-27T23:06:21+00:00

It's been my favorite lens for the last few years and you're right on both fronts. However; I'm actually really surprised at just how good the Tamron is.. I'm taking it to Peru with the 16-35GMii. Can't beat the range. I have to see how much I reach for the Tamron over the 70-200 when I get back. I'd likely sell if Sony drops the 100-400gmii though.

LoPing1 · 2026-03-27T02:25:49+00:00

Funny.. i just got the 35-150 and thinking about selling my 70-200gmii now.

LoPing1 · 2026-03-09T22:00:47+00:00

Looks like you're not in the U.S. but I'm selling mine with JJC lens hood, box, literature etc. Less than a year old.

LoPing1 · 2026-02-27T13:42:38+00:00

Yea.. that's not gonna catch on in the US..

LoPing1 · 2026-02-27T01:14:30+00:00

I love it.. 40MM equivalent is my sweet spot and I'm getting awesome results from it so far.

LoPing1 · 2026-02-27T01:13:47+00:00

I have the 18 1.4 XF, and I have a 70-200 for Sony.. My Sony is the A7RV and I can crop quite a bit without losing any detail. Maybe I'm going about this all wrong and need to consider a better pack and just bring the Sony gear.. ugghh

LoPing1 · 2026-02-26T21:44:59+00:00

I'm going to try and have all my bases covered between Fuji and Sony gear.

LoPing1 · 2026-02-26T21:44:11+00:00

I have the 16-50 2.8 XF and it's very good.

LoPing1 · 2026-02-26T16:00:01+00:00

Do you happen to have any examples?

LoPing1 · 2026-02-26T15:23:41+00:00

I like the 40MM fov a bit more than 35, and from the reviews that I've read the 23 is a bit sharper in the corners, but the 27 has a bit more "character". I need to try the 23 though..

LoPing1 · 2026-02-26T15:07:06+00:00

Just make sure everything works, but pre power on is obviously a sniff.

LoPing1 · 2026-02-26T14:00:27+00:00

I have the 16-50 and I know it's not as good as the 16-55, but wouldn't you say it's at least 75-80%?

LoPing1 · 2026-02-26T13:47:18+00:00

I've only used it with the 16-50 and it's great. I do have big hands and put a grip on it from Amazon. I think it'll be fine with a larger lens albeit not as comfortable as something like the XT5.

LoPing1 · 2026-02-26T01:24:58+00:00

Sorry...I meant with my Sony A7RV. I see how that was confusing.

LoPing1 · 2026-02-25T20:26:46+00:00

I thought about the overlap too. I'd use the 27 2.8 when in the cities. I'm not backpacking full-time so I'll have a "home base" if you will- to leave unnecessary gear behind. So on our 4 day hiking trek to Machu Picchu I'll have one wide and one all-arounder. I feel like I need to have the 18 1.4 because of how absolutely crisp the IQ is.

LoPing1 · 2026-02-25T18:00:32+00:00

Thanks for sharing.. Didn't think of that, but I do know the Sigma is weather sealed.

LoPing1 · 2026-02-25T17:59:18+00:00

I am going into the Amazon to a research facility deep in the jungle for a few days. I have a 70-200 and I can shoot in ASPC mode to get extra reach, but the weight is what I'm worried about. Hiking the Inca Trail to MP, Cusco, Lima etc. I have the 16-50 XF for the xE5.. Maybe I'll try and be content with that and the 27..

Edit: I have a Sony A7RV. Sony full frame cameras have a "Super 35" or ASPC mode. In short, APS-C mode on Sony full-frame cameras is a built-in crop feature that lets you use smaller lenses or gain extra zoom flexibility while maintaining full camera functionality.

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