Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Vs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 ...

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Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ vs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS x Lens to replace ChangeFujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ

Standard Zoom | Fujifilm X

CHECK PRICE BUY from B&H PHOTO ChangeFujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

Standard Zoom | Fujifilm X

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In this review, we'll compare the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ for the X Mount with the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS for the X Mount, both Standard Zoom lenses designed by Fujifilm.

We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two lenses. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Key Specs

• 15-45mm Focal Range
• F3.5-5.6 Max Aperture
• Image Stabilization
• Filter Thread: 52mm
• Max Format: APS-C / DX
• Fujifilm X Mount
• Weight: 136g.
• Diameter: 63mm
• Length: 44mm
• Min Focus Distance: 0.13m
• Max Magnification: 0.24x

Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Key Specs

• 18-55mm Focal Range
• F2.8 - F4.0 Max Aperture
• Image Stabilization
• Filter Thread: 58mm
• Max Format: APS-C / DX
• Fujifilm X Mount
• Weight: 310g.
• Diameter: 65mm
• Length: 70mm
• Min Focus Distance: 0.4m
• Max Magnification: 0.15x

Fujifilm XC 15-45mm .. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2... Fujifilm XC 15-45mm .. See at AMAZON Fujifilm 18-55mm F2... See at AMAZON

What type of photography are the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ	Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Bird/Wildlife	Fair	Fair
Sports	Fair	Average
Portrait	Good	Very Good
Travel	Good	Very Good
Street	Good	Very Good
Wedding	Good	Very Good
Walk Around	Very Good	Very Good
Vlogging	Good	Very Good
Landscape	Very Good	Very Good
Macro	Fair	Poor

Size and Weight Comparison

The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ with a length of 44mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's 63mm diameter.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.

The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ weighs 136g, which means it is 174g (56%) lighter than the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS which has a weight of 310g.

Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.

Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison

Model	Length	Diameter	Weight	Street Price
	Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II	95mm	78mm	410g	Amazon B&H Photo
	Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8	106mm	83mm	655g	Amazon B&H Photo
	Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R	55mm	65mm	187g	Amazon B&H Photo
	Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR	89mm	78mm	440g	Amazon B&H Photo
	Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4	124mm	77mm	460g	Amazon B&H Photo
	Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC	119mm	75mm	525g	Amazon B&H Photo
	Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR	74mm	67mm	360g	Amazon B&H Photo
	Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR	59mm	60mm	170g	Amazon B&H Photo

Filter Threads

The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.

Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ:

• 52mm Variable ND Lens Filters
• 52mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
• 52mm Clear Protection Lens Filters

And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS:

• 58mm Variable ND Lens Filters
• 58mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
• 58mm Clear Protection Lens Filters

Lens Mounts

Both the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-M5, Fujifilm X-T50 and Fujifilm X-S20.

Focal Range

Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a focal range of 15-45mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 22.5-67.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

On the other hand, the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Focal Length - Wide	15mm vs 18mm	3mm Wider coverage
Weight	136g vs 310g	174g lighter
Diameter	63mm vs 65mm	2mm smaller in diameter
Length	44mm vs 70mm	26mm shorter
Filter Thread	52mm vs 58mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Min Focus Distance	0.13m vs 0.4m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.24x vs 0.15x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Focal Length - Tele	55mm vs 45mm	10mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom	3.10x vs 3.00x	More flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	4 vs 5.6	Wider aperture at tele end
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens

Image Stabilization	Yes vs Yes	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Autofocus	Yes vs Yes	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Distance Scale	No vs No	No Distance Scale assist
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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General
Brand	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	15-45mm	18-55mm
Optical IS	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black, silver	-
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	Yes	-
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	3.0X	3.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.6	F2.8 - F4.0
Min Aperture	F22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	10	14
Optical Groups	9	10
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.13m	0.4m
Max Magnif.	0.24X	0.15X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	No	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	No
Focus Limiter	No	No
Physical Specs
Weight	136g	310g
Diameter	63mm	65mm
Length	44mm	70mm
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	52mm	58mm
Hood Supplied	No	Yes
Tripod Collar	No	No
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