Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
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
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super EBC coating | Multi-layer 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★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping motor | Hyper STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 85 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | — |
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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
