Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is a member of Fujifilm's XC series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
XC Series Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount
Reasons to Buy Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Autofocus |
| Power Zoom |
| Minimum focus distance of 0.13m / 5.1 inch |
| Light weight at only 136g / 4.8 oz |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| Hood is not supplied |
| Lens Extends while zooming |
| Slow Aperture at Tele end |
| Variable Aperture |
Lens Mount
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
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Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a maximum diameter of 63mm and total length of 44mm when not extended. It weighs 136g / 4.8 oz.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS (Fujifilm X mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Size and Weight
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ:
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Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens Top View
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 a 35mm equivalent focal range of 22.5-67.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Power Zoom
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a Power Zoom feature which consists of a rocker switch and a internal zoom motor where you can change the focal length of the lens by pushing this switch. This method of zoom is smoother and generates less shake than zooming in and out using your hand, especially beneficial while recording video.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.24x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.13m.
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 15mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f22 at 45mm .
| Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
|
15mm
|
F3.5 |
F22 |
|
45mm
|
F5.6 |
F22 |
Optical Formula
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 3 aspherical
- 2 ED elements
Lens Hood
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ doesn't come with a lens hood.
Body Colour
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is available in Black and silver color.
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