Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR vs Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR has a better length (23mm vs 57mm).
  • Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR has a better weight (84g (3.0 oz) vs 180g (6.3 oz)).
  • Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR has a better min focus distance (22 cm vs 34 cm).
  • Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
  • Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR
Fujifilm
$449
Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR
Fujifilm
$399
Optical Design
Focal Length23mm27mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements98
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent35-35mm41-41mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDCStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance22 cm34 cm
Max Magnification0.22x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$399
Filter Size52mm39mm
Diameter60mm61.2mm
Length57mm23mm
Weight180g (6.3 oz)84g (3.0 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo