The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS and the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 42mm. The Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS with a length of 38mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS has a larger diameter of 62mm compared to the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS and 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS and the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS weighs 125g, which means it is 19g (13%) lighter than the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 which has a weight of 144g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS has a filter size of 49mm whereas the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 has a 39mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS and the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS has a focal range of 13-33mm and
2.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
19.5-49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
