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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

vs

Sony

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sony E Mount

World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.

$6,999

Launch price

Released Jan 2024

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 2.9 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

Sports & Action

Wins

2categories

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sports & ActionWildlife

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR wins 4 categories·FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS wins 1 categories
  • BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Weight (84 g vs 1470 g)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 200 cm)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Length (62 mm vs 265 mm)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 124 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 27mm F2.8 R WRFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal Length27 mm300 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight84 g1470 g
Min Focus30 cm200 cm
Filter Size67 mm40.5 mm

Size and weight, to scale

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

70 × 62 mm

84 g (0.19 lb / 2.96 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

124 × 265 mm

1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is 203mm shorter and 54mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is 1386 g lighter than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 27mm F2.8 R WRFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Portrait
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
1.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
1.0Limited
8.5Excellent
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Weight

    84 g vs 1470 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 200 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    62 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it

  • Control ring

    Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.16 × 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

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

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal length (Min)
27 mm
300 mm
Focal length (Max)
27 mm
300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
10
21
Groups
8
17
Special elements
Aspherical
3 Super ED, 1 ED
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Min focus distance
30 cm−170 cm less
200 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.16 ×+7%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
2 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Weight
84 g−1,386 g less
1470 g
Length
62 mm−203 mm less
265 mm
Diameter
70 mm−54 mm less
124 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
40.5 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full Frame

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