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 XF 50mm F2 R 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 XF 50mm F2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ with a length of 44mm, is 15mm 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 XF 50mm F2 R 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 XF 50mm F2 R 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 XF 50mm F2 R 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 64g (31%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR which has a weight of 200g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R 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 XF 50mm F2 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
