The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 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 16mm F2.8 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ with a length of 44mm, is 1mm 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 16mm F2.8 R WR's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR and Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 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, 12% (19g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR's weight of 155g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 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 XF 16mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 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.
