honestly i am so fed up with my 18-55mm kit lens right now. i know everyone says it is the best but it just feels so bulky and heavy on my X-T30 II and it is honestly ruining my vibe for this trip i have coming up to tokyo in literally ten days. i keep trying to stuff it into my small shoulder bag and it just doesnt fit right and the weight is making my neck hurt after like an hour of walking. i need something way smaller and lighter that wont make me look like such a tourist and is easy to carry all day. i have about 450 bucks to spend. what is the absolute best compact travel lens for fuji that is actually sharp?
I totally get the struggle with the kit lens on that small body. I switched to the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR and honestly havent looked back. Its super light and makes the camera actually pocketable for travel. I am very satisfied with how sharp it stays despite being so tiny, plus you can easily find it for under 400 bucks used or on sale, which fits your budget perfectly.
