Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 R WR Review

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 R WR uses the same optics as an earlier edition of the lens, but adds weather protection and aperture control for $50 less. The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 R WR ($399.95) is an updated take on one of the slimmest X series lenses available. It doesn't make changes to the optics used by the earlier XF 27mm F2.8, but updates its housing to include an aperture control ring and weather protection. It's a good fit for prime lens fans and anyone looking to add a featherweight lens to a Fujifilm X camera, but it does make some noise when focusing. If that bugs you, you may want to think about the Editors' Choice award-winning XF 23mm F2 R WR instead, priced just $50 higher.A Pancake Prime with Weather Protection The new Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 R WR has a bit more word salad in its name than the first edition, the XF 27mm F2.8. The R and WR designations are indicative of the updates—Fujifilm adds R to lenses with an aperture ring, and WR to those that are weather resistant. The new lens has a slimmer manual control ring to make room for the f-stop control, and adds a rubber seal at the mount to keep dust and...

Fujifilm XF 27mm f2.8 R WR review so far

The Fujifilm XF 27mm f2.8 R WR is a compact ‘pancake’ prime lens for Fujifilm’s X-series mirrorless cameras, on which it delivers roughly 40mm equivalent coverage for a natural standard field-of-view.

FUJIFILM XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lens for Fujifilm X - Brand New review

When it comes to sharpness and optics, Fujifilm’s Fujinon lenses are right up there, and this f/1.4 wide-angle is no exception. At f/1.4 it’s ideal for astro, while the 35mm equivalent 24mm is great for landscapes, but can also be used for interiors or environmental portraits if that’s your thing.