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The Fujifilm Fujinon XC15-45mm F3.5‑5.6 OIS PZ is a ultra‑compact, 135 g power‑zoom lens for X‑series APS‑C cameras, offering a 23‑69 mm equivalent focal range with 3‑stop optical stabilization and close‑focus capability down to 13 cm.
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$369.00
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the XC15‑45mm for its pocket‑size portability, wide 86.9° field of view, sharp optics thanks to aspherical/ED elements and Super EBC coating, and effective 3‑stop OIS. They also appreciate the smooth power‑zoom for video work. However, they note the plastic build, absence of a hood or filter, and the presence of distortion and vignetting as drawbacks, and consider it heavier than some ultra‑compact rivals.
What Users Say
Everyday users repeatedly praise the lens’s feather‑light weight, compact collapsed length, smooth power‑zoom for vlogging, and close‑focus ability for food and macro shots. Common complaints focus on soft edges at wide apertures, noticeable distortion that needs correction, lack of a hood causing flare, and slower, noisy autofocus in video mode.
Common Complaints
Soft corners at maximum aperture, barrel/pincushion distortion requiring correction, absence of an included hood leading to flare, slower and noisy autofocus in video, and occasional vignetting.
How It Compares
vs. Fujinon XC16-50mm f/3.5‑5.6 OIS II
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Disadvantages
Choose the XC16‑50mm if you prefer a slightly lighter kit lens without power‑zoom; choose the XC15‑45mm for a wider view, closer focus and video‑friendly zoom.
vs. Olympus M.Zuiko 14‑42mm f/3.5‑5.6 EZ
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Select the Olympus 14‑42mm for the smallest, lightest kit lens on Micro Four Thirds; select the Fujifilm XC15‑45mm for a wider field, stronger OIS and power‑zoom on APS‑C X‑mount bodies.