The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R 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. Fujifilm 18mm F2 R is the longer of the two lenses at 41mm. The Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 23mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR and Fujifilm 18mm F2 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R 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 XF 27mm F2.8 R WR weighs 84g, which means it is 32g (27%) lighter than the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R which has a weight of 116g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R 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 .
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR 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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
