Sporting a sleek profile and a versatile focal length range, the black XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ from FUJIFILM is a 23-69mm-equivalent zoom characterized by its compact, retractable design. The first power zoom lens in the X-series lineup, this lens allows for electronic zoom control for smooth focal length adjustments. It also features an optical image stabilization system that minimizes the appearance of camera shake by three stops for sharper handheld images. Complementing the handling assets, the optical design incorporates both aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements, to improve sharpness and clarity, and has a Super EBC coating that suppresses flare and ghosting in order to achieve greater contrast and color accuracy.

X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    23-69mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22    Three Aspherical Elements    Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements    Super EBC Coating    Optical Image Stabilization    Stepping Autofocus Motor    Two-Speed Power Zoom Adjustment    Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Standard zoom is designed for FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 23-69mm equivalent focal length range.

Two extra-low dispersion elements are used to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce high clarity and color fidelity throughout the zoom range.

Three aspherical elements control distortion and spherical aberrations, which helps to improve sharpness and realize more accurate rendering.

Super EBC coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.

Power zoom design allows for easy switching between focal lengths and two separate speeds can be selected depending on how the zoom ring is rotated. When recording video, the zoom will move at a constant speed in order to produce a smoother, more pleasing motion.

Using the power zoom capability, the lens also features a retractable design for a more compact form factor when not in use. Additionally, when the camera is turned on, the lens will automatically extend into position for shooting.

Stepping motor, along with an internal focusing design, affords fast and quiet autofocus performance that benefits both stills and video applications.

Optical image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by 3 stops to better enable handheld shooting with slower shutter speeds.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality to benefit the use of selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. why is this lens considerably cheaper than the other x mount lenses?

A: All plastic body, f4.5-6.7, and lack of separate aperture dial make the lens less expensive, however, it is a better lens in practice than the price indicates when price is a factor.

Q: 2. CAN this lens work on a Fuji X-E4?

A: Yes, the 15-45mm XC lens is compatible with a Fuji X-E4.

Q: 3. I cannot find information regarding a lens hood. Filter size seems to be 52mm. Does one come for it? Is one available from Fuji, or others, that is recommended. A description of materials, and if it can be stored revered, or collapsed, wold also be appreciated. Thank you.

A: A lens hood is not included with the lens. Filter size is 52?

Q: 4. Is it compatible with Fujifilm x-t30?

A: Yes it is compatible with X-T30

Q: 5. Can you shoot in full manual or aperture priority with this lens (since it has no aperture ring)?

A: Depending which Fuji camera the lens is paired with it does have the availability to shoot in manual mode or aperture priority. Also be aware this unit does not feature a manual aperture ring as the units aperture is driven electronically.

Q: 6. Is this zoom compatible with Fujifilm XT2?

A: Yes

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with the X100F?

A: The XC 50-239mm lens is not compatible with the x100f because the camera has a fixed lens that does not come off. This lens only mounts to Fuji X mount bodies.

Q: 8. Can you manually zoom this lens?

A: It is manually operated by way of an electrical lever but lens movement is by motor only.

Q: 9. Has anyone tried or can recommend a good CPL that works with this?

A: A very good Circular Polarizer would be the a filter with a thin rim, to prevent vignetting because the lens is such a "wide angle": B+W 52mm XS-Pro Kaesemann High Transmission Circular Polarizer MRC-Nano Filter: https://bhpho.to/2RTe1A3 would be a very good choice, or the Haida 52mm Slim Pro II Circular Polarizer Filter: https://bhpho.to/2xmzW9x

Q: 10. Can this lens be used as a macro?

A: You can add extension tubes to this lens to shorten its focusing distance. The Vello Deluxe Auto Focus Extension Tube Set for Fujifilm X Mount, B&H # VEEXTFXD. https://bhpho.to/2yzysMN