Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR vs Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ

Both are Fujifilm X mount zooms for everyday and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Fujifilm X mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR	Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Focal length	16-50mm	15-45mm
Max aperture	f/2.8-4.8	f/3.5-5.6
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	APS-C	APS-C
Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X

Which should you buy?

the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR opens wider (f/2.8-4.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR covers 16-50mm and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ covers 15-45mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot

Where to buy

Fujifilm Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR

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Fujifilm Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens - Black

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR is 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 zoom, APS-C; the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.

Which is better in low light, the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR or the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR — its f/2.8-4.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/3.5-5.6 of the other.

Do the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR and Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Fujifilm X mount lenses, so they fit Fujifilm X-T/X-H/X-Pro/X-E/X-S series (APS-C).

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