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Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR vs Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro
Short answer
The Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR (27mm) and Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro (30mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm X mount.
Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro: 4 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR | Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 27mm | 30mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 41mm | 45mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | Yes |
| Linear motor | No | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 |
| Lens construction | 7 elements in 5 groups | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical element | 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 55.5° | 50.7° |
| Minimum focus | 0.34 m | 0.1 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.1× | 1× |
| Weight | 84 g | 195 g |
| Diameter | ⌀62 mm | ⌀60 mm |
| Length | 23 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀39 mm | ⌀43 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR
- Wider view 41 mm vs 45 mm
- Weight 84 g vs 195 g
- Length 23 mm vs 69.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro
- Longer reach 45 mm vs 41 mm
- Macro Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.1 m vs 0.34 m
- Maximum magnification 1× vs 0.1×
- Diameter ⌀60 mm vs ⌀62 mm
Both have weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Neither has optical stabilisation.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR | 41 mm | 47° | 8.7 m |
| Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro | 45 mm | 42.8° | 7.8 m |
The Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro gets 1.1× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR: whatever it points at fills 1.1× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.2× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR you would have to walk about 9% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 83% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- The Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR is 111 g lighter than the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro, about 57% less.
- The Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro is 46.5 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR is 2 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR takes ⌀39 mm filters and the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro ⌀43 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR | Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Average | Average |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Excellent | Very good |
| Macro | Poor | Excellent |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR if
- weight matters to you. It is 111 g lighter, roughly 57% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro if
- you photograph small things up close. It reaches 1× magnification, compared with 0.1×.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR or the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro?
The Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR, by 111 g — about 57% less.
Do the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR and Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR takes ⌀39 mm and the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro ⌀43 mm. A step-up ring lets the smaller lens use the larger filters.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which one is lighter?
The Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR, by 111 g (84 g against 195 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR or the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro leads, 4 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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