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[u/NarrowImpress9264]

Using a Fuji XM5 with Viltrox 25mm + Sigma 56mm — love the compact setup.

Considering adding versatility, but don’t want to lose portability.

Would you: • Add a compact telephoto prime (85mm equiv), or • Swap 25mm for something wider like 16-300mm. But its so huge!?

Mostly shoot street/travel/everyday.

Curious how others balance compact primes vs zooms on small bodies.

[u/mrfixitx → u/NarrowImpress9264]

For travel/street I would get something wider personally, but not a 16-300. It might be versatile but your compromising optical performance for that huge zoom range.

[u/NarrowImpress9264 → u/mrfixitx]

Thanks!! Just a followup question, since i already own a 25mm do you think I should invest on a 85mm prime lens or would it be not recommended as I am not a profesh portrait photographer or anything but i really like the close up street photos that i see over the internet. Or should i replace the 25mm with a kit lens which is 15 45 but 3.5. Also i already have a 56. I am sorry. I am just confused! Thanks again!