Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ vs Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8–4.8 on the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR, against f/3.5–5.6 on the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ.
- Aperture blades: 9 on the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR, against 7 on the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ.
- Closest focus: 0.13 m on the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, against 0.24 m on the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR.
- Max magnification: 0.30× on the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR, against 0.24× on the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, against No on the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR.
- Weather sealed: Yes on the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR, against No on the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ.
XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ or XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR: which should you buy?
Choose the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ for its closest focus, optical stabilisation and weight.
Choose the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR for its maximum aperture, aperture blades, max magnification and weather sealed. It leads on 6 specs in all.
On paper the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR wins more rows (6 to 3); if the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $197.99 new $139.99 used | $849 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 15–45mm | 16–50mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 23–68mm equivalent | 24–75mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/3.5–5.6 | f/2.8–4.8 (best) |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | APS-C | APS-C |
| Elements / groups | 10 / 9 | 11 / 9 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.13 m (best) | 0.24 m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.30× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Stepping Motor) | Yes (Linear) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes (best) | No |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes (best) |
| Internal zoom | No | Yes (best) |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 135 g (best) | 240 g |
| Diameter × length | 62.6 × 44.2 mm | 65 × 71.4 mm |
| Filter thread | 52 mm | 58 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.