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Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II vs Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Short answer
The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II (16–55mm) and Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ (15–45mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II is the faster lens at f/2.8 against f/3.5–5.6 on the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ. Only the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II has weather sealing and an aperture ring. Only the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has optical stabilisation.
Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ: 6 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II | Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 16–55mm | 15–45mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–83mm | 23–68mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5–5.6 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 11 groups | 10 elements in 9 groups |
| Special elements | 4 aspherical, 3 ED elements, 1 super ED element | 3 aspherical, 2ED elements |
| Angle of view | 83.2°- 29° | 86.9° – 35.0° |
| Minimum focus | 0.3 m | 0.13 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.21× | 0.24× |
| Weight | 410 g | 135 g |
| Diameter | ⌀78.3 mm | ⌀62.6 mm |
| Length | 95–122 mm | 44.2–65.2 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀72 mm | ⌀52 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II
- Longer reach 83 mm vs 68 mm
- Maximum aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5–5.6
- Weather resistant Yes vs No
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.13 m vs 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification 0.24× vs 0.21×
- Weight 135 g vs 410 g
- Diameter ⌀62.6 mm vs ⌀78.3 mm
- Length 44.2–65.2 mm vs 95–122 mm
Neither has a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II | 24–83 mm | 72.6°–24.1° | 14.7–4.3 m |
| Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | 23–68 mm | 76.1°–29.3° | 15.7–5.2 m |
The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II gets 1.22× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ: whatever it points at fills 1.22× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.5× more of its area. With the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ you would have to walk about 18% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 67% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- The Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is 275 g lighter than the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II, about 67% less.
- The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II is 50.8 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II is 15.7 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II takes ⌀72 mm filters and the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ ⌀52 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II | Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Average | Fair |
| Travel | Very good | Excellent |
| Street | Very good | Very good |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Very good | Excellent |
| Landscape | Excellent | Good |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II if
- low light is the priority. At f/2.8 it lets in 0.6 stops more than f/3.5–5.6 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
- the weather is part of the job. Only this one is sealed against dust and moisture.
Choose the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ if
- your camera body is not stabilised. Of these two, only this lens has optical stabilisation.
- weight matters to you. It is 275 g lighter, roughly 67% less to carry.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II or the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, by 275 g — about 67% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II or the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II. At f/2.8 against f/3.5–5.6 it gathers 0.6 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.
Do the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II and Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II takes ⌀72 mm and the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ ⌀52 mm. A step-up ring lets the smaller lens use the larger filters.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which one is lighter?
The Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, by 275 g (135 g against 410 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II or the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ leads, 6 wins against 3. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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