So I just bought the Fujifilm X-T5 because everyone said it was the best for travel but honestly I have no idea what I'm doing yet. I've mostly just used my iPhone for everything but I wanted better pictures for my trip to Tokyo and Kyoto in about seven weeks. The camera came with a small lens but I think I need something that can zoom in more for like buildings and stuff far away but also take nice photos of my kids at dinner.
I keep seeing all these numbers like 18-55 and 16-80 and 18-120 and it's honestly making my head spin. I dont want to carry around a huge bag of gear or keep switching pieces out while we are walking around because my wife will get annoyed if I'm constantly messing with the camera instead of looking at the sights. I just want one do it all lens that stays on the camera the whole time. My budget is probably under 1000 bucks if possible because the camera itself was already way more than I planned on spending.
Is there one specific zoom lens that is like the gold standard for this camera that isn't too heavy? I'm sorry if this is a total beginner question but I'm just really lost with all the options...
Congrats on picking up the X-T5! You are gonna have such an amazing time in Japan with that camera. Since you want one lens to do it all without driving your wife crazy with constant gear changes, you definitely want the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR. It is basically the gold standard for travel on Fuji and fits your budget perfectly. Here is why I love it:
- The 16mm side is wide for buildings, while 80mm lets you zoom in on details way better than the small lens you have now.
- It has insane image stabilization which helps a ton for dinner shots of the kids when the light is low.
- It is pretty light and wont weigh you down while walking miles in Kyoto.
- Weather sealing is huge because it rains unexpectedly in Japan all the time! You are gonna get some fantastic photos with this setup. Have a blast!
