Which wide-angle lens is best for vlogging with the Fujifilm X-S20?

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I just got the X-S20 for my Japan trip next month and I'm honestly pulling my hair out trying to pick a lens for vlogging. Everyone online says the Fuji 10-24mm is the gold standard but it looks huge and I dont want to carry a brick around all day. Then I saw people swear by the Sigma 10-18mm but I heard the autofocus can be jumpy on Fuji bodies?? I just need something that doesnt make my arm fall off while walking around.

Budget is $800 max

Must be light enough for handheld or a tiny gimbal

Wide enough so my face isnt filling the whole frame

Decent in low light for night markets

Which one actually works best? I'm tired of watching conflicting youtube reviews...

Dencocky · Accepted Answer

I would suggest looking at the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR as it fits your budget and weight requirements perfectly. It weighs only 215g, which is ideal for handheld vlogging. However, make sure to watch your settings in low light because f/3.5 is somewhat slow for night markets. Be cautious with your ISO levels at night... its basically the widest you can get for the X-S20.

Online_cest · Answer

I compared the data and the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is likely your best option. Its 260g vs the 385g Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR. I shot in some dim Kyoto alleys and the f/2.8 let me keep my ISO way lower than f/4. The AF-C tracking on the X-S20 works great with it, havent noticed any jitter in my footage at all.

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