Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R vs Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 34 cm).
  • Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR has a better length (23mm vs 41mm).
  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
  • Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR has a better weight (84g (3.0 oz) vs 116g (4.1 oz)).
  • Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR has a better price (msrp) ($399 vs $449).
Product
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R
Fujifilm
$449
Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR
Fujifilm
$399
Optical Design
Focal Length18mm27mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements88
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent27-27mm41-41mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance18 cm34 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$399
Filter Size52mm39mm
Diameter64.5mm61.2mm
Length41mm23mm
Weight116g (4.1 oz)84g (3.0 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo