Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
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
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 lens is widely loved for its sharp image quality, fast aperture, and surprisingly low price. Users praise its lightweight design, compact size, and quick autofocus, making it an excellent everyday walk-around lens. Some note autofocus can be noisier or slower than premium lenses, and a few report chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. A handful of complaints involve inconsistent packaging or compatibility misunderstandings, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality wide open
- Fast f/1.7 aperture for low light
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for the price
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Autofocus noise in quiet environments
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- No weather sealing
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Missing aperture ring
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super EBC coating | high-definition multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.18 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping motor | STM (Stepping Motor)★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:7.7★ |
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)
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
