Fujifilm XF27mmF2.8 R WRvsSigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
XF27mmF2.8 R WR
27mm / F2.8
41mm equiv.
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18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
18-50mm / F2.8
27-75mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF27mmF2.8 R WR suits you better
- Weight201g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-50mm in a single lens
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
- XF27mmF2.8 R WR23mm long × 62mm diameter
- 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary74.5mm long × 61.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF27mmF2.8 R WR | Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 27mm | 18mm | +9mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 27mm | 50mm | −23mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 34cm | 12cm | +0.22m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.35× | −0.25x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 84g | 285g | −201g |
| Length | 23mm | 74.5mm | −51.5mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 61.6mm | +0.4mm |
| Filter size | 39mm | 55mm | −16mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF27mmF2.8 R WR relative to 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF27mmF2.8 R WR
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18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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XF27mmF2.8 R WR in detail18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary in detailAll X Mount lenses