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 23mm F2 WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR is the longer of the two lenses at 52mm. The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ with a length of 44mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Size and Weight 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 44g (24%) lighter than the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR which has a weight of 180g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has a 43mm 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:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
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 23mm F2 WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
