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XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR — 27mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$399

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

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Fujifilm

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR — 50–140mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Jun 2014

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is 6.8 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

Sports & Action

Wins

2categories

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Video & HybridPortrait

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR wins 3 categories·XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR wins 2 categories
  • BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Weight (84 g vs 995 g)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Length (62 mm vs 189 mm)
  • BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 27mm F2.8 R WRXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length27 mm50-140 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight84 g995 g
Min Focus30 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 27mm F2.8 R WRXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
9.0Excellent
Landscape
1.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

  • Weight

    84 g vs 995 g — lower is better

  • Length

    62 mm vs 189 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Control ring

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 70 mm

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 27mm F2.8 R WR and XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal length (Min)
27 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
27 mm
140 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
10
20
Groups
8
15
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Min focus distance
30 cm−8 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.25 ×+67%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Weight
84 g−911 g less
995 g
Length
62 mm−127 mm less
189 mm
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
APS-C
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.