Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR vs Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Both are Fujifilm X mount zooms for travel and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR | Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-120mm | 15-45mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Which should you buy?
- the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ opens wider (f/3.5-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR covers 18-120mm 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 XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WRSee price on Amazon
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR is 18-120mm f/4 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 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR or the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ — its f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ 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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