15/03/2026 11:01 pm
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I just picked up the X-T5 a few weeks ago and I'm honestly a bit overwhelmed by the lens options for landscapes. I'm heading out to the Dolomites in late September and really want to make the most of that 40 megapixel sensor since I plan on doing some large prints for my living room. My budget is roughly $1000 but I could stretch it a bit if the glass is really special.
I’ve been looking at the XF 10-24mm f4 because everyone says the zoom range is super handy for framing but then I read a bunch of forum posts saying it doesn't really hold up well on the newer high-res sensors and gets a bit soft in the corners. On the other hand people keep mentioning the 14mm f2.8 as being tack sharp but I’m worried a prime might be too limiting when I’m hiking and cant always move my feet to get the shot. I also saw some people recommending the 16-55mm f2.8 but that thing is a brick and I'm trying to keep my pack light for long trail days.
Does the 10-24 really look that bad on the X-T5 or is there a better wide angle option I’m missing for those big mountain vistas?
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15/03/2026 11:01 pm
The 10-24 can be soft in the corners on that sensor, so I recommend the Sigma zoom as a more reliable choice. Its fantastic for staying under budget while providing amazing image quality for those large prints!
- Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN Contemporary Fujifilm X Mount
- Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f4 R OIS WR Lens I love it for being such a reliable, sharp choice for landscapes and you wont regret the weight savings!
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15/03/2026 11:15 pm
Honestly, if you're doing large prints, the 10-24mm is gonna let you down in the corners. It was great for 26MP, but 40MP is a whole different beast! You need glass that can actually resolve that detail. Since you're worried about weight but want that crazy mountain scale, you gotta look at these two instead:
- Fujifilm XF 18mm f1.4 R LM WR
- This thing is an absolute beast for landscapes! It is tack sharp even wide open and it resolves every single pixel on that X-T5 sensor perfectly. Amazing for those big prints you want.
- Tamron 11-20mm f2.8 Di III-A RXD Fujifilm X
- This is the zoom you actually want. It is way more consistent across the frame than the older Fuji 10-24mm and the f2.8 is great if you catch the stars at night. Ngl, the 18mm f1.4 is the winner for pure image quality. It's basically built for those high-res sensors. If you're hiking the Dolomites, you'll love having weather sealing that actually works too! Definitely worth stretching the budget for glass this good.
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22/03/2026 6:00 pm
Can confirm this works. Did the same thing on mine and its been solid ever since.
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16/04/2026 9:26 am
To add to the point above: Ive been thinking about your hike while looking at my own old shots from a trip to the Swiss Alps. I remember bringing a middle-of-the-road zoom once and halfway through the trip, the autofocus started acting up because of the mist. It really taught me that reliability is everything when you are miles from a camera shop.
- Just go with any of the newer Fuji weather-sealed primes. You really cant go wrong with their newer glass when it comes to resolving that 40MP sensor and keeping out the dust.
- If you really need the flexibility of a zoom, stick to the higher-end Fuji zooms even if they are a bit heavier. The build quality pays off when you are scrambling over rocks and the weather turns. I actually used PriceDropCatch to monitor a few different options before my last big trip. Its pretty handy for catching those random sales without checking the web every ten minutes. Personally, I would value a sturdy build over almost anything else for a mountain trip like yours. Nothing sucks more than having a lens fail when the light is perfect.
