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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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony E Mount

FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Feb 2023

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 2 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

Sports & Action

Wins

3categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR wins 3 categories·FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 2 categories
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Weight (84 g vs 516 g)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Length (62 mm vs 96 mm)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 41 cm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 27mm F2.8 R WRFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length27 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight84 g516 g
Min Focus30 cm41 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 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 50mm F1.4 GM shown to scale

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

81 × 96 mm

516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is 34mm shorter and 11mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is 432 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

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 50mm F1.4 GM
Portrait
4.5Fair
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
1.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
1.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weight

    84 g vs 516 g — lower is better

  • Length

    62 mm vs 96 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 41 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 80.6 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Weather sealing

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Control ring

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.16 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

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 50mm F1.4 GM

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal length (Min)
27 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
27 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Elements
10
14
Groups
8
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Min focus distance
30 cm−11 cm less
41 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.16 ×+7%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Weight
84 g−432 g less
516 g
Length
62 mm−34 mm less
96 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
80.6 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full-Frame

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