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next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - Klaus - 03-09-2017

Ok, it took a while ... ;-)

 

http://www.opticallimits.com/fuji_x/888-fuji18135f3556




next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - Rover - 03-09-2017

Well... At least you got that one off your chest...


next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - Guest - 03-09-2017

The center resolution doesn't seem that bad even at 135mm; when compared to 55-200 and 100-400; but the rest of the lens: yuck.




next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - JJ_SO - 03-09-2017

How many 7.5× zooms starting at 27mm (equiv FF) are around which provide, say 4 stars? At the price of roughly 700$? I am far away from defending that lens. But as you get what you pay for... The Nikkor 18-200 is around the same rating and the Canon 18-200 (superficially searched in PZ database) even worse. So, where is the stellar performing 18-135 mm? I guess, if there is one, than not in this price region. 

 

At least it's [thundering-voice] "weather-resistant"! [/thundering-voice] and when taking pictures in the rain, sharpness is not the most important feature.




next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - Brightcolours - 03-09-2017

Quote:How many 7.5× zooms starting at 27mm (equiv FF) are around which provide, say 4 stars? At the price of roughly 700$? I am far away from defending that lens. But as you get what you pay for... The Nikkor 18-200 is around the same rating and the Canon 18-200 (superficially searched in PZ database) even worse. So, where is the stellar performing 18-135 mm? I guess, if there is one, than not in this price region. 

 

At least it's [thundering-voice] "weather-resistant"! [/thundering-voice] and when taking pictures in the rain, sharpness is not the most important feature.
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM and IS USM do outperform it? And are a lot cheaper?

Not sure how the Nikkor 18-140mm compares, as yet untested by Marcus.




next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - Guest - 03-09-2017

Thanks Klaus. I was one of the readers who asked for this review many moons ago, and got what I deserved. Disappointing. Is this the fist one star for price/performance?

 

To restore your faith in superzooms I suggest you soon test the new Olympus 12-100 F4. By all accounts it appears to be pretty darn good but without PZ testing this remains to be confirmed (obviously Smile.

 

 

Quote:Ok, it took a while ... ;-)

 

http://www.opticallimits.com/fuji_x/888-fuji18135f3556



next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - thxbb12 - 03-09-2017

Thanks for the review, Klaus.

 

IQ is indeed not very good.

 

I suspect the Oly 12-100 is going to change this state of affair, albeit at a much higher price tag.




next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - Brightcolours - 03-09-2017

Quote:Thanks for the review, Klaus.

 

IQ is indeed not very good.

 

I suspect the Oly 12-100 is going to change this state of affair, albeit at a much higher price tag.
And with a smaller aperture throughout the range, too.



next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - toni-a - 03-09-2017

Well everything comes at a price, you can make some compromises for a travel lens or if you want a one lens setup.

It seems in line even slightly inferior to competitors like canon 18-135 for instance which does not justify its high price.

Here canon 18-135 is selling like hot cakes, despite all their local offers and impressive showroom where you can try all the gear, and having a big distribution chain (in Lebanon Fuji and Sigma and LG as well Fuji labs network are held by the same company) Fuji sales are quite low


next PZ lens test report: Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - Rover - 03-09-2017

The Canon 18-135 STM is pretty good I must say.

Even works on an APS-H camera in the longer range (though focus is sometimes all over the place, but you must understand it's not meant to work in these conditions anyway).