Im losing my mind trying to pick a one-and-done lens for my new X-T5 before I head to Japan in three weeks. I spent way too much on the body already so my budget is capped at like $900 max. I read a ton of reviews saying the 18-55mm is a classic but then other people say it cant handle the 40mp sensor and looks soft??
Then there is the 16-80mm f4 which seems perfect for travel but half the forums say the image quality is garbage compared to the primes. I just want something that stays on the camera for street shots and some landscapes without me having to carry a bag of glass. Is there actually a zoom that doesnt waste the sensor or am I stuck carrying three primes around Tokyo?
> I just want something that stays on the camera for street shots and some landscapes without me having to carry a bag of glass. Dude, you are gonna have such an amazing time in Japan! Honestly, dont stress the pixel peepers too much about that 40mp sensor stuff, but if you want the best bang for your buck, you absolutely need to check out the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Fujifilm X. It is tiny, like seriously tiny, and way sharper than the old Fuji 18-55mm kit lens. I used it for a week straight on my X-T5 and the constant f2.8 is a lifesaver for those dark Tokyo alleys and neon street shots at night. It is well under your $900 cap too, which means more money for arcade games and ramen! Forget carrying a bunch of primes, this little zoom is fantastic and wont break your back.
