Fujifilm XF27mmF2.8 R WRvsFujifilm XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR
XF27mmF2.8 R WR
27mm / F2.8
41mm equiv.
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XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR
16-50mm / F2.8-4.8
24-75mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF27mmF2.8 R WR suits you better
- Weight156g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 24cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-50mm 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
- XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR71.4mm long × 65mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF27mmF2.8 R WR | Fujifilm XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 27mm | 16mm | +11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 27mm | 50mm | −23mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4.8 | 1.6 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 34cm | 24cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.30× | −0.20x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 84g | 240g | −156g |
| Length | 23mm | 71.4mm | −48.4mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 65mm | −3mm |
| Filter size | 39mm | 58mm | −19mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF27mmF2.8 R WR relative to XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF27mmF2.8 R WR
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XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR
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