When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Fujifilm Fujifilm has announced the XC 13-33mm F3. 5-6. 3 OIS, a 20-50mm equiv. zoom that slots into its lineup of budget lenses for its APS-C cameras.
It's the kit lens for the X-T30 III being announced alongside it, and is currently only available if you buy that camera with it, but it's an interesting addition to the company's lineup.
The lens is made of ten elements in nine groups, with four aspherical lenses and three ED elements. It has a minimum focusing distance of 0. 2m (7. 9"), and a nine-bladed aperture, which should provide more circular bokeh than the seven-bladed one on the XC 15-45mm F3. 5-5. 6 OIS PZ.
At 125g, Fujifilm says it's the lightest zoom lens for its X mount system; it's also the company's first manually retracting lens for the mount. That means it can get as short as 37. 5mm (1. 5"), though in use it'll be at least 55. 6mm (2. 2"). It accepts 49mm filters, and its optical stabilization provides a benefit of 4EV.
Retracted, the lens is absolutely tiny.
Image: Fujifilm
Given its XC designation, it's not surprising that the lens doesn't have many external features. You get zoom and focus rings, but that's pretty much it; unlike most of the higher-end XF lenses, there's no aperture control ring.
The lens provides an interesting focal length, going relatively wide for something that's around normal on the long end. Fujifilm's other standard zoom lenses start around 23 or 24mm (though they typically provide a fair bit more reach). It's possible this is to help it, and the camera it's being sold with, appeal to younger people who are used to wide-angle lenses from their smartphones.
Fujifilm says the lens will be available standalone in "late January 2026" at an MSRP of $399.
While we haven't had the chance to shoot a dedicated lens sample gallery with a high-resolution body yet, you can see plenty of images we took with the lens in our sample gallery for the Fujifilm X-T30 III.
Press release:
Small Wonder: Fujifilm Introduces FUJINON XC13-33mmF3. 5-6. 3 OIS
FUJIFILM X Series’ smallest compact zoom lens, with impressive close focusing capabilities, covering wide-angle to standard focal lengths
VALHALLA, N. Y. – October 23, 2025 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Electronic Imaging Division, today announced the release of its FUJINON XC13-33mmF3. 5-6. 3 OIS Lens (XC13- 33mmF3. 5-6. 3 OIS).
“Our FUJINON XC lenses have always represented a perfect entry point into the X Mount lens ecosystem for still-centric creators,” said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “FUJINON XC13-33mmF3. 5-6. 3 OIS is no different. It is perfect for those everyday moments because of its optical image stabilization and a versatile zoom range, which is ideal for everything from the big picture all the way down to the smaller details. ”
Product Features
Fujifilm’s smallest and lightest zoom lens
XC13-33mmF3. 5-6. 3 OIS is a compact standard zoom lens measuring just 1. 48 inches1 (37. 5mm) and weighing 4. 4oz. (125g); the smallest and lightest in Fujifilm’s current lineup.
When not in use, the lens body retracts, making it ideal for carrying or storage.
A design that blends portability with versatility
XC13-33mmF3. 5-6. 3 OIS covers focal lengths ideal for everyday use, from the wide-angle 13mm (35mm equivalent: 20mm) useful for everything from expansive landscapes and confined indoor spaces, to the standard 33mm (35mm equivalent: 50mm), effective for portraits and street photography.
Featuring a 10-element in nine-group construction, including four aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements, it suppresses typical wide-angle lens characteristics including distortion, field curvature, and chromatic aberration across the entire zoom range.
Offers a minimum focus distance of 7. 87 inches (20cm) across the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification of 0. 25x at the telephoto end, making XC13-33mmF3. 5-6. 3 OIS ideal for close-ups of flowers and plants, pets, and more.
Further features add to creative options
XC13-33mmF3. 5-6. 3 OIS includes a 4. 0-stop Optical Image Stabilization2 mechanism that expands creative options to include handheld night photography and pictorial use of slow shutter speeds.
The lens can autofocus in as little as 0. 025 seconds3, exemplifying the lens’ high-speed, high precision performance.
The nine-blade aperture achieves a more circular bokeh effect compared to conventional XC zoom lenses4. This enables beautiful soft focus effects on a wide range of scenes, including portraits, landscapes, and nightscapes.
Pricing and Availability
FUJINON XC13-33mmF3. 5-6. 3 OIS lens will be available late January 2026 at a Manufacturer’s
Suggested Retail Price of $399. 95 USD and $489. 99 CAD. For more information, please visit
https://www. fujifilm-x. com/en-us/products/lenses/xc13-33mmf35-63-ois/.
1 When lens is retracted.
2 Based on CIPA2024 standards. Pitch/Yaw direction correction function, focal length 33mm, used with FUJIFILM X-T3.
3 Compliant with CIPA guidelines, based on internal measurement methods. When mounted on FUJIFILM X-H2 mirrorless digital camera. AF speed at the wide-angle end using phase detection AF with High Performance mode ON.
4 FUJINON XC15-45mmF3. 5-5. 6 OIS PZ Lens
Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3. 5-6. 3 OIS specifications:
Principal specificationsLens typeZoom lensMax Format sizeAPS-C / DXFocal length13-33 mmImage stabilizationYesCIPA Image stabilization rating4 stop(s)Lens mountFujifilm XApertureMaximum apertureF3. 5-6. 3Minimum apertureF22Aperture ringNoNumber of diaphragm blades9OpticsElements10Groups9Special elements / coatings4 Aspheric, 3 EDFocusMinimum focus0. 20 m (7. 87″)Maximum magnification0. 25×AutofocusYesMotor typeStepper motorFull time manualNoFocus methodInternalDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoPhysicalWeight125 g (0. 28 lb)Diameter62 mm (2. 44″)Length38 mm (1. 5″)SealingNoZoom methodRotary (extending)Power zoomNoZoom lockNoFilter thread49 mm. dpreview.com
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