Do any of you own the 50-140mm?

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I just came back from a trip where my primary lenses were the 16/1.4, 23/2 and 50/2. While they met most of my needs, I sometimes wished I had more reach. I’m seriously considering this lens. I know everyone raves about it, but I am wondering if it would fit the way I want to utilize my XT-2, i.e., as handy street and travel gear rather than a full on DSLR replacement. I still do use DSLR gear for birding and sports. I know that ultimately, I am the only one who can answer my own question, but I’d like to hear your thoughts regarding how this 50-140mm fits your needs and your style.

So how do you feel about your 50-140mm?

-Keith
 
Originally, I purchased the 50-140 because I needed a telephoto for my available light kit (12mm f/2, 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.2 prime lenses).

After using it for a while, I preferred it for portraits over my 56.

The only thing I did not like was that it did not fit well in my fast available light prime kit. Eventually, I replaced it in the prime kit with an adapted 135mm f/2 Zeiss.

However, I was so pleased with the performance of the 50-140mm zoom that I bought the 16-55mm zoom to work with it. These two weather resistant lenses work well together when I do not want to carry my five primes.



16-55mm f/2.8 & 50-140mm f/2.8 Fuji Lenses by Narsuitus, on Flickr
 
narsuitus said:
However, I was so pleased with the performance of the 50-140mm zoom that I bought the 16-55mm zoom to work with it. These two weather resistant lenses work well together when I do not want to carry my five primes.
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Thanks for that. Good to know because that’s probably where I am headed (paired f2.8 zooms) to complement my prime lenses.
 
I bought this lens a few months ago and it vastly exceeds my expectations.

Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR lens​
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Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR lens
Classic Chrome Film Simulation
Miura Peninsula, Japan - January 2023
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aizan said:
I’m curious about this as well, especially how the bokeh behaves in various situations.
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IMO: The bokeh can be quite good. Here are three examples.

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Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR lens
Classic Chrome Film Simulation
Miura Peninsula, Japan
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Who's in charge here?​
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Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 lens (FF Eq 76-213mm)
Classic Chrome Film Simulation
Yokohama, Japan - January 2023
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Dreams come true​
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Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 lens (FF Eq 76-213mm)
Classic Chrome Film Simulation
Yokohama, Japan - January 2023
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Yokohama Marine Tower in Winter​
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Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 lens (FF Eq 76-213mm)
ACROS+Y Film Simulation
Yokohama, Japan - January 2023
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Chinatown in Winter​
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Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR lens (FF Eq 76-213mm)
Classic Chrome Film Simulation
Yokohama, Japan - January 2023
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Street photography​
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Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 lens
Classic Chrome film simulation
Yokohama, Japan - February, 2023
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I traded a Fuji G617 for one and a 35mm F2 a month ago. I debated getting one since I have a Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 G VR II and use it with a Fringer adapter. I also have the Fuji 50-230 which is impressive up to 200mm. I went ahead and did the trade and I’ve certainly not been disappointed. People complain about size and weight but it’s considerably smaller and lighter than my Nikkor. It’s very sharp wide open and is pretty close in performance with the Nikkor. I think in most cases it would be difficult to tell the difference. Bokeh, I don’t buy a lens for bokeh, never have. I’m more concerned with recording the subject than what’s out of focus behind it.

I should start a thread on this topic. I’ve read and seen several YouTube videos stating how difficult the lens hood is to take on and off. My copy was no exception. What I did was apply a thin coat of Renaissance museum wax to the front bayonet of the lens and hood. Now it goes on and off with no effort.
 
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Street Life​
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Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 lens
Classic Chrome film simulation
Yokohama, Japan - February, 2023
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Using this lens makes me smile​
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Fujifilm X-H1,Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR lens
Classic Chrome film simulation
Yokohama, Japan - March, 2023
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The ghost of a Seahawk​
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Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 lens
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Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
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I own both the 50-140 and the 50-230 and just returned from 5 days in Las Vegas and surrounding desert. I debated for a week what to take, my 18-55 and 50-230 plus 12mm Rokinon and 4mm Laowa fisheye or my prime kit of 16/2.8, 23/2, 35/2, 50/2 and 50-140 plus 4mm Laowa fisheye.

In an effort to keep things as compact and light as possible I went with the 18-55, 50-230, 12 and 4mm. Adding up weight this setup won plus having to change prime lenses over and over in a very dust environment wouldn’t be optimal.

I carried the 12 and 2 zooms last year in November on an extended trip of almost 4 weeks and was extremely happy with the results. If I had been driving not flying I would have considered the heavier kit more but having to lug things around major airports isn’t much fun anymore.
 
Cape Kannonzaki​
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Fujifilm X-T2 camera
Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR lens
December 2023 - Miura Peninsula, Japan​
 
Cape Kannonzaki​
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Fujifilm X-T2 camera
Fujinon XF 50-140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR lens
December 2023 - Miura Peninsula, Japan​
 
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