Fujifilm XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZvsSigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
15-45mm / F3.5-5.6
23-68mm equiv.
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18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
18-50mm / F2.8
27-75mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ suits you better
- Weight150g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 15-45mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ44.2mm long × 62.6mm diameter
- 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary74.5mm long × 61.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 15mm | 18mm | −3mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 45mm | 50mm | −5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 13cm | 12cm | +0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.35× | −0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 135g | 285g | −150g |
| Length | 44.2mm | 74.5mm | −30.3mm |
| Diameter | 62.6mm | 61.6mm | +1mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 55mm | −3mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ relative to 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
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18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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