Fujifilm X-Mount
Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR vs Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
Two slim primes for Fujifilm X with the same maximum aperture: both open to f/2.8, take 39 mm filters and are only 23 mm long. The XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR (market launch December 2025) equals about 35 mm in full-frame terms on APS-C cameras, the XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR (March 2021) about 41 mm.
Further differences are the close-focus distance and the construction. The 23 mm focuses from 20 cm, the 27 mm from 34 cm (maximum magnification 1:10). The 23 mm weighs 90 g and has 8 elements in 6 groups, the 27 mm weighs 84 g with 7 elements in 5 groups.
Key data at a glance
- XF 23mm f/2.8: about 35 mm full-frame equivalent, close focus 20 cm, 90 g, launched December 2025.
- XF 27mm f/2.8: about 41 mm full-frame equivalent, close focus 34 cm, 84 g, launched March 2021.
Key differences
- Focal length: 23 mm on the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR, 27 mm on the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR.
- Full-frame equivalent (crop factor 1.5): 35 mm on the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR, 41 mm on the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR.
- The Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is 6 g lighter (84 g vs 90 g).
- The Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR focuses closer: from 20 cm instead of 34 cm.
- Market launch or announcement: December 2025 for the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR, March 2021 for the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR | Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 23 mm | 27 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 90 g | 84 g |
| Filter diameter | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 20 cm | 34 cm |
| Length | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no |
Size comparison
- 1 Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR 23 脳 61.8 mm 路 90 g
- 2 Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR 23 脳 62 mm 路 84 g
Schematic silhouettes. Length and diameter are manufacturer figures, drawn at the same scale for all lenses.
Open in the size comparisonFeatures named by the manufacturers
Features the manufacturer states explicitly.
Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
- Weather protection
Compatible cameras
Both lenses fit Fujifilm X-Mount cameras. The database lists 36 bodies.
Camera list and adapters for the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WRCamera list and adapters for the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
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Frequently asked questions about this comparison
Which is lighter, the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR or the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR?
The Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is lighter at 84 g than the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR at 90 g, a difference of 6 g.
Which is faster, the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR or the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR?
Both have the same maximum aperture: f/2.8.
What filter size do the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR use?
Both take 39 mm screw-in filters.
Do the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR have image stabilization?
No, neither has stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
Do the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR fit the same cameras?
Yes, both fit Fujifilm X-Mount cameras.