Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Aperture blades: 9 on the XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro, against 7 on the XF 27mm F2.8 R WR.
- Closest focus: 0.10 m on the XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro, against 0.34 m on the XF 27mm F2.8 R WR.
- Max magnification: 1× on the XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro, against 0.10× on the XF 27mm F2.8 R WR.
- Weight: 84 g on the XF 27mm F2.8 R WR, against 195 g on the XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro.
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR or XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro: which should you buy?
Choose the XF 27mm F2.8 R WR for its weight.
Choose the XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro for its aperture blades, closest focus and max magnification.
On paper the XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro wins more rows (3 to 1); if the XF 27mm F2.8 R WR's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $439.95 new $289.99 used | $699 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 27mm | 30mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 41mm equivalent | 45mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Made for | APS-C | APS-C |
| Elements / groups | 7 / 5 | 11 / 9 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.34 m | 0.10 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 1× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (DC) | Yes (Linear Motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 84 g (best) | 195 g |
| Diameter × length | 62 × 23 mm | 60 × 69.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 39 mm | 43 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.