Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR

Ultra-compact pancake lens for everyday street photography

Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR
80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 17
Durability 16
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Fujifilm
Model 16673832

Key Features

OPTICAL 7 elements in 5 groups including one aspherical element
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
DESIGN Pancake design measuring only 23mm in length
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant construction
APERTURE RING Dedicated manual aperture ring with locking mechanism
AUTOFOCUS DC coreless motor for fast and quiet AF
MIN FOCUS 34cm minimum focusing distance
FILTER 39mm filter thread diameter
MOUNT Fujifilm X-mount
COMPATIBILITY Covers APS-C sensor format
WEIGHT Extremely lightweight at approximately 84g
COATING Super EBC coating to reduce flare and ghosting
BUILD Metal mount and high-quality plastic barrel construction

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Includes locking mechanism
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Full weather-resistant construction

How-to Use Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 27mm (35mm equivalent: 41mm)
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 7 elements in 5 groups
Angle of View 55.5 degrees
Min Focus Distance 34cm
Max Magnification 0.1x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 39mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 84g
Dimensions 62mm x 23mm