The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8 and the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR 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. Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 48mm. The Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 23mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR's 62mm diameter.
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, 53% (98g) lighter than the Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8's weight of 182g.
Filter Threads
The Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR:
Lens Mounts
The Ulanzi AF 27mm F2.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
27mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
