Need a new lens (zoom)

[Fairyrose]

Hi, so I’ve got the 18-55 kit lens that comes with the Fuji X-T20. I’ve found the zoom not long enough for when I am out and about with the family, children and dog a reasonable distance away....

Today I went to my son’s sports day and the 18-55 was just not capable of getting close enough. So, I need a better zoom. But (!) I need speed. Children and dogs move fast and I don’t want to catch the back of their heads.

Recommendations please.

Thanks.

 

[TGphoto]

55-200 seems to get good reviews.

Or if you're loaded - 50-140 f2.8

 

[-Oy-]

^^^ THAT.

I have both - and whereas the 50-140mm is fabulous - the 55-200mm is better than you'd think for the money. And smaller.

 

[macvisual]

I've owned the XF55-200mm for quite a while now and so love it, very versatile! Comes with image stabilization etc.... Fabulous glass, I'd highly recommend one.




Breia by APM Photography, on Flickr


XF55-200mm at f/4.8, handheld.

 

[Fairyrose]

Thank you all for your replies. I’m going to check out the 55-200. I fear the 50-140 is out of my budget and - to make me feel better - probably too large and heavy.