Fujifilm XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WRvsFujifilm XF27mmF2.8 R WR
XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR
16-80mm / F4
24-120mm equiv.
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XF27mmF2.8 R WR
27mm / F2.8
41mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-80mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the XF27mmF2.8 R WR suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight356g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR88.9mm long × 78.3mm diameter
- XF27mmF2.8 R WR23mm long × 62mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR | Fujifilm XF27mmF2.8 R WR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 27mm | −11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 80mm | 27mm | +53mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 34cm | +0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.10× | +0.15x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 440g | 84g | +356g |
| Length | 88.9mm | 23mm | +65.9mm |
| Diameter | 78.3mm | 62mm | +16.3mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 39mm | +33mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR relative to XF27mmF2.8 R WR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR
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XF27mmF2.8 R WR
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