Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OISvsFujifilm XF27mmF2.8 R WR
XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
18-55mm / F2.8-4
27-83mm equiv.
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XF27mmF2.8 R WR
27mm / F2.8
41mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-55mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the XF27mmF2.8 R WR suits you better
- Weight226g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS70.4mm long × 65mm diameter
- XF27mmF2.8 R WR23mm long × 62mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Fujifilm XF27mmF2.8 R WR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 27mm | −9mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 27mm | +28mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 34cm | −0.04m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.10× | +0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 310g | 84g | +226g |
| Length | 70.4mm | 23mm | +47.4mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 62mm | +3mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 39mm | +19mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2021 | −9year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS relative to XF27mmF2.8 R WR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
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XF27mmF2.8 R WR
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