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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 85mm F1.4 GM II

Sony E Mount

FE 85mm F1.4 GM II — 85mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is 3.5 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

Sports & Action

Wins

2categories

FE 85mm F1.4 GM II

PortraitSports & Action

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 27mm F2.8 R WR wins 3 categories·FE 85mm F1.4 GM II wins 2 categories
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Weight (84 g vs 642 g)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Length (62 mm vs 140 mm)
  • BFE 85mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BFE 85mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • AXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 27mm F2.8 R WRFE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Focal Length27 mm85 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight84 g642 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 27mm F2.8 R WRFE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Portrait
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent
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
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weight

    84 g vs 642 g — lower is better

  • Length

    62 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II

  • 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 85mm F1.4 GM II supports it

  • Control ring

    Only FE 85mm F1.4 GM II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 85mm F1.4 GM II supports it

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.15 ×

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 85mm F1.4 GM II

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 85mm F1.4 GM II
Focal length (Min)
27 mm
85 mm
Focal length (Max)
27 mm
85 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 85mm F1.4 GM II
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Weight
84 g−558 g less
642 g
Length
62 mm−78 mm less
140 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full Frame

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