Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ vs Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR
The bottom line
Similar coverage, different speed: the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR opens to f/2.8 versus the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's f/3.5 — more light and shallower background blur. The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ gives that up to stay lighter (135g (4.8 oz)) and cheaper ($299). It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
Choose the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ if…
- ✓You're on a budget — $299 vs $799 leaves more for other gear.
- ✓You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
- ✓You value portability — at 135g (4.8 oz) it's lighter than the 240g (8.5 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
- ✓You use filters or shoot video — internal zoom keeps length and balance constant.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/2.8 is faster than f/3.5, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.27x magnification vs 0.17x.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR opens to f/2.8 vs the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's f/3.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is 15-45mm, Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR is 16-50mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is $299, $500 under the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is 135g (4.8 oz) vs 240g (8.5 oz) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
- ›Durability: the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR is weather-sealed; the other isn't.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ or the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR better?
Similar coverage, different speed: the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR opens to f/2.8 versus the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's f/3.5 — more light and shallower background blur. The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ gives that up to stay lighter (135g (4.8 oz)) and cheaper ($299). It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
Choose the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ if you're on a budget — $299 vs $799 leaves more for other gear. Choose it if you shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't. Choose it if you value portability — at 135g (4.8 oz) it's lighter than the 240g (8.5 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry. Choose it if you use filters or shoot video — internal zoom keeps length and balance constant.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR if you want more light and background blur — f/2.8 is faster than f/3.5, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.27x magnification vs 0.17x. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR opens to f/2.8 vs the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's f/3.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 15-45mm | 16-50mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 87° – 35° | 83° – 32° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 23-69mm | 24-76mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 13 cm | 15 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 0.27x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $299 | $799 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | 62mm |
| Diameter | 60.4mm | 63mm |
| Length | 44mm | 74.9mm |
| Weight | 135g (4.8 oz) | 240g (8.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
