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Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS vs Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Short answer
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS (18–55mm) and Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ (15–45mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS is the faster lens at f/2.8–4 against f/3.5–5.6 on the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ. Only the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS has an aperture ring.
Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 18–55mm | 15–45mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 27–83mm | 23–68mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8–4 | f/3.5–5.6 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather resistant | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 10 groups | 10 elements in 9 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical elements and 1 anomalous dispersion lens | 3 aspherical, 2ED elements |
| Angle of view | 76.5° – 29° | 86.9° – 35.0° |
| Minimum focus | 0.3 m | 0.13 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | 0.24× |
| Weight | 310 g | 135 g |
| Diameter | ⌀65 mm | ⌀62.6 mm |
| Length | 70.4–97.9 mm | 44.2–65.2 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀58 mm | ⌀52 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
- Longer reach 83 mm vs 68 mm
- Maximum aperture f/2.8–4 vs f/3.5–5.6
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
- Wider view 23 mm vs 27 mm
- Minimum focus 0.13 m vs 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification 0.24× vs 0.15×
- Weight 135 g vs 310 g
- Diameter ⌀62.6 mm vs ⌀65 mm
- Length 44.2–65.2 mm vs 70.4–97.9 mm
Both have optical stabilisation.
Neither has weather sealing and a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | 27–83 mm | 66.3°–24.1° | 13.1–4.3 m |
| Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | 23–68 mm | 76.1°–29.3° | 15.7–5.2 m |
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS 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 175 g lighter than the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS, about 56% less.
- The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS is 26.2 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS is 2.4 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS takes ⌀58 mm filters and the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ ⌀52 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Average | Fair |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Very good | Very good |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Very good | Excellent |
| Landscape | Good | 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 XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS if
- low light is the priority. At f/2.8–4 it lets in 0.6 stops more than f/3.5–5.6 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
Choose the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ if
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 23 mm equivalent, against 27 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
- weight matters to you. It is 175 g lighter, roughly 56% 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 XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, by 175 g — about 56% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS. At f/2.8–4 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 XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS and Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS takes ⌀58 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 175 g (135 g against 310 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ leads, 5 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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