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Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro vs Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Short answer
The Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro (30mm) and Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ (15–45mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro 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 XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro has weather sealing and an aperture ring. Only the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has optical stabilisation.
Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro: 7 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro | Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 30mm | 15–45mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 45mm | 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 | Yes | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 11 elements in 9 groups | 10 elements in 9 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements | 3 aspherical, 2ED elements |
| Angle of view | 50.7° | 86.9° – 35.0° |
| Minimum focus | 0.1 m | 0.13 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1× | 0.24× |
| Weight | 195 g | 135 g |
| Diameter | ⌀60 mm | ⌀62.6 mm |
| Length | 69.5 mm | 44.2–65.2 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀43 mm | ⌀52 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro
- Maximum aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5–5.6
- Weather resistant Yes vs No
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
- Macro Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.1 m vs 0.13 m
- Maximum magnification 1× vs 0.24×
- Diameter ⌀60 mm vs ⌀62.6 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
- Longer reach 68 mm vs 45 mm
- Wider view 23 mm vs 45 mm
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
- Weight 135 g vs 195 g
- Length 44.2–65.2 mm vs 69.5 mm
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro | 45 mm | 42.8° | 7.8 m |
| Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | 23–68 mm | 76.1°–29.3° | 15.7–5.2 m |
The Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ gets 1.51× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro: whatever it points at fills 1.51× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2.3× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro you would have to walk about 34% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 44% 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 60 g lighter than the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro, about 31% less.
- The Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro is 25.3 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is 2.6 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro takes ⌀43 mm filters and the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ ⌀52 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro | Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Average | Fair |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Excellent | Very good |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Poor | Excellent |
| Landscape | Very good | Good |
| Macro | Excellent | 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 XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro 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.
- you photograph small things up close. It reaches 1× magnification, compared with 0.24×.
Choose the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.51× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 23 mm equivalent, against 45 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
- your camera body is not stabilised. Of these two, only this lens has optical stabilisation.
- weight matters to you. It is 60 g lighter, roughly 31% 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 XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro or the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, by 60 g — about 31% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro or the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro. 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 XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro and Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro takes ⌀43 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 60 g (135 g against 195 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro or the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro leads, 7 wins against 3. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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