Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R vs Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro XF

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R has a better weight (116g (4.1 oz) vs 490g (1.08 lb)).
  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 38 cm).
  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R has a better length (41mm vs 84mm).
  • Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro XF has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/2).
  • Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro XF has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R
Fujifilm
$449
Optical Design
Focal Length18mm27mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements813
Optical Groups710
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent27-27mm41-41mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance18 cm38 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$449
Filter Size52mm67mm
Diameter64.5mm72mm
Length41mm84mm
Weight116g (4.1 oz)490g (1.08 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo