Fujifilm
Fujifilm’s updated 16–50mm standard zoom targets X Series bodies with a lighter, more weather-ready design and optics tuned for high-resolution sensors. Covering a useful 24–76mm-equivalent range, it replaces the long‑standing 18–55mm while adding internal zooming for steadier balance on gimbals and rigs. The constant physical length also helps dust and moisture sealing work effectively, complementing the WR build for everyday outdoor use. A linear motor focuses swiftly and quietly, suiting stills and casual video, and close‑up work is supported by a short 0.24 m minimum focus distance at the wide end for detail-rich frames. Optical rendering aims for crisp, contrasty results across the frame with controlled distortion, while the variable f/2.8–4.8 aperture keeps size and weight in check for travel or street shooting. If you’re building a compact Fuji kit that still resolves modern 40MP sensors, this lens makes a strong case as a do‑most companion: wider at the short end than the previous kit zoom, nimble to carry all day, and easier to balance for hybrid creators. Paired with in‑body stabilization on recent X bodies, it offers a versatile, dependable everyday field of view.
