Fujifilm · standard zoom

Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ

15–45mm f/3.5–5.6

Short answer

The Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is a standard zoom for the Fujifilm X mount. It covers 15–45 mm, which frames like 23–68mm on a 35mm camera, and opens to f/3.5–5.6. Autofocus is built in.

It has optical stabilization and a power zoom. The optics are 10 elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical, 2ED elements. The aperture has 7 blades and stops down to f/22. It focuses as close as 0.13 m, for a maximum magnification of 0.24×. Filters thread on at 52 mm.

It weighs 135 g and measures ⌀62.6 × 44.2 mm.

It mounts on all 34 X mount cameras in the catalog, among them the X-T5, X-T50, X-E5, X-M5, and X-T30 III. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series are out by definition.

The same category holds 30 other X mount lenses. Among them, the fastest is the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F0.9 at f/0.9 and the lightest one under it is the Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF at 60 g.

Full specifications

Focal range: 15–45mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5–5.6
35mm equivalent: 23–68mm
Mount: Fujifilm X
Weight: 135 g
Filter thread: ⌀52 mm
Minimum focus: 0.13 m

Brand: Fujifilm
Lens type: zoom · standard
Minimum focal length: 15 mm
Maximum focal length: 45 mm
Minimum aperture: f/22
Aperture blades: 7
Angle of view: 86.9° – 35.0°
Lens construction: 10 elements in 9 groups
Special elements: 3 aspherical, 2ED elements
Maximum magnification: 0.24×
Size (⌀ × length): ⌀62.6 × 44.2–65.2 mm
Stabilisation: Optical stabilisation
Weather resistant: No
Aperture ring: No
Focus: Autofocus

Specifications from the manufacturer: fujifilm-x.com

Optical stabilisation
Power zoom

What it suits

Birds and wildlife		Poor
Sports		Poor
Portrait		Fair
Travel		Excellent
Street		Very good
Weddings		Very good
Walk around		Excellent
Vlogging		Excellent
Landscape		Good
Macro		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.