The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR ($799.95) comes in between the basic starter zoom lenses for entry-level cameras and high-end f/2.8 options in both pricing and features. It's got a longer zoom range than the company's first lens of this type, the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4, but costs just $100 more. It's good enough for existing system owners to mull it over as an upgrade to replace their current zoom, and should be the first choice for most photographers buying into the Fujifilm X camera system.A Sturdy, Weather-Protected Build The XF 16-80mm is about average size for a standard zoom with its coverage range. It measures 3.5 by 3.1 inches (HD) and weighs 15.5 ounces. As with most zooms of this type, the lens features a telescoping design, extending out farther from the camera body as you zoom in. It's purpose-built for Fujifilm's APS-C camera system, where it covers the wide end of a standard angle through a short telephoto focal range. Its angle of view matches a 24-120mm zoo...

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR covers a bigger zoom range than basic starter lenses, but is still available as a discounted add-on in camera kits.

All-weather build; Strong optical performance; Aperture control ring; 1:4 macro focus; Minimal breathing; Optical stabilization

Front element omits anti-smudge coating; Edge resolution suffers at f/4

With the partial caveat regarding edge sharpness under some circumstances, overall the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens put in a pretty sparkling performance. Above all, it has proved to be an incredibly useful range of focal lengths and I could easily imagine this lens staying firmly...

Very high central sharpness, Virtually zero CA, Superb flare resistance, Excellent handling, Quality manufacture, Low distortion, Low vignetting, Constant f/4 maximum aperture

Edge sharpness, Slightly indistinct aperture click stops

We expected a lot and we got much less. We found out the Fujinon is optically a sensible lens with a universal focal range, fast and accurate autofocus and a very efficient image stabilization.

solid, weather-sealed casing,, very good image quality in frame centre,, sensible image quality on the edge of the frame in the 16-50 mm range,, imperceptible longitudinal chromatic aberration,, better correction of lateral chromatic aberration than in the case of direct rivals,, slight coma,,...

weak image quality on the edge of the frame at 80 mm,, distinct astigmatism at 80 mm,, huge distortion in RAW files,, distinct vignetting in RAW files,, performance against bright light could have been better.

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with X Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens good for?

Optical Image Stabilization, Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Aperture Ring, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f4 aperture throughout the range, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Lens Extends while zooming

Optical Image Stabilization, Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Aperture Ring, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f4 aperture throughout the range, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Lens Extends while zooming

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some