Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 R WR Review
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 R WR ($399.95) is an updated take on one of the slimmest X series lenses available. It doesn't make changes to the optics used by the earlier XF 27mm F2.8, but updates its housing to include an aperture control ring and weather protection. It's a good fit for prime lens fans and anyone looking to add a featherweight lens to a Fujifilm X camera, but it does make some noise when focusing. If that bugs you, you may want to think about the Editors' Choice award-winning XF 23mm F2 R WR instead, priced just $50 higher.A Pancake Prime with Weather Protection The new Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 R WR has a bit more word salad in its name than the first edition, the XF 27mm F2.8. The R and WR designations are indicative of the updates—Fujifilm adds R to lenses with an aperture ring, and WR to those that are weather resistant.
The new lens has a slimmer manual control ring to make room for the f-stop control, and adds a rubber seal at the mount to keep dust and...
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 R WR uses the same optics as an earlier edition of the lens, but adds weather protection and aperture control for $50 less.
Slim, light design; On-lens aperture control; Dust and splash protection; Excellent resolution
Makes some noise when focusing; Narrow manual focus control; Lens hood isn't included; Not great for macro work