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Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 X Mount Review

Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8

Main Features

  • 27mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 39mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 78g / 0.17 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 61mm x 23mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.34m
  • Max Magnification: 0.1x
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Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 Overview


Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with X Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitVery Good
TravelAverage
StreetGood
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingAverage
LandscapeAverage
MacroPoor

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Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
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APS-C / DX 84gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 is a member of Fujifilm's XF F2.8 Prime series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

XF F2.8 Prime Series Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount
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Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
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APS-C / DX 84gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR
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APS-C / DX 155gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 Lens Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8
APS-C / DX 78gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Lens Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R
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APS-C / DX 235gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing
Light weight at only 78g / 2.8 oz
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8



Lens Mount

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.

Fujifilm X-S20 with Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 Lens Size
Fujifilm X-S20 with the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 Lens
Fujifilm X-T5 with Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 Lens Size
Fujifilm X-T5 with the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 Lens
Fujifilm X-H2 with Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 Lens Size
Fujifilm X-H2 with the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 Lens

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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 has a maximum diameter of 61mm and total length of 23mm. It weighs 78g / 2.8 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 and Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR (Fujifilm X mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 vs Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Size and Weight

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 has a filter thread of 39mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujifilm 27mm F2.8:

  • 39mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 39mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 39mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 has a fixed focal length of 27mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 MTF Charts

Below you can find the MTF chart of Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.


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MTF Chart of the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.34m. 0.1x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR: 0.21x - (Compare)
  • Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR: 0.15x - (Compare)

Aperture

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

Optical Formula

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 5 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 aspherical element.

Body Colour

Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 is available in Black and Silver color.

Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm 27mm F2.8

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
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Fujifilm 27mm F2.8 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Fujifilm
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 27mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black, Silver
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 7
Optical Groups 5
Special Elements 1 aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.34m
Max Magnification 0.1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 78g
Diameter 61mm
Length 23mm
Materials Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 39mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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