Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super EBC coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping motor★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 170 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
