Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
The Fujinon XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is a compact, lightweight kit lens that delivers surprisingly sharp images and vibrant colors, especially for its price. Users praise its wide-angle capability and portability, making it ideal for travel and everyday photography. However, the power zoom mechanism is a common frustration, with some reporting it's imprecise or prone to failure, and the all-plastic build feels less durable than Fuji's XF lenses. Overall, it's a good value for beginners or as a lightweight alternative, but long-term reliability remains a concern.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good wide-angle coverage (15mm)
- Vibrant colors and contrast
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Imprecise power zoom mechanism
- All-plastic build feels cheap
- Power zoom prone to failure
- No aperture ring
- Zoom ring not synchronized with action
Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
The Sony/Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is praised for its exceptional optical quality, delivering tack-sharp images with smooth bokeh and minimal chromatic aberration. Users love it for wedding and portrait photography, but note it is very large and heavy for a mirrorless lens, making it less ideal for casual walk-around use. The build quality is rock-solid, and the aperture ring with de-click option is a nice bonus, though the price is high and the lens is specialized.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Smooth and pleasing bokeh
- Minimal chromatic aberration and distortion
- Rock-solid build quality
- Aperture ring with de-click option
Cons
- Very large and heavy for mirrorless
- Expensive price point
- Not ideal for casual walk-around use
- Focus-by-wire system
- Heavy for long carry
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super EBC coating | Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping motor★ | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.23x |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Sony FE Distagon T-Star 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
