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Fujifilm Announces X-Series 27mm Prime
27 January 2021
Fujifilm has announced the XF27mmF2.8 R WR pancake wide-angle lens for Fujifilm X Series digital cameras. The 27mm prime is the 35mm equivalent of a 41mm lens, which some consider closer to the human natural field of view than a 50mm lens.
"With its compact design, image-makers may find themselves using the lens frequently as a walkaround lens because of its exceptional portability, outstanding image quality and weather-resistant features," said Victor Ha, senior director of marketing and product management for Fujifilm North America Corporation's Electronic Imaging Division.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new prime include:
- X-Mount lens, APS-C format
- 27mm (41mm equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f2.8 to f16
- Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
- One aspherical element
- Super EBC coating
- DC coreless autofocus motor
- Manual aperture ring with 'A' position
- Weather-sealed construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the pancake lens include:
FUJIFILM 27mm f2.8 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Fujifilm X Focal Length 27mm (41mm equivalent) Aperture f2.8 to f16
7 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 55° Minimum Focus 1.12 feet Magnification 0.1x Optical Design 7 elements in 5 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 39mm Dimensions 2.4 x 0.9 inches Weight 3 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Fujfilm said the XF27mmF2.8 will be available in March for $399.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
For more information see the news release below.
Fujifilm Announces XF27mmF2.8 R WR Lens
A compact, weather-resistant, pancake-style lens for Fujifilm X Series Cameras
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. has announced the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR lens (XF27mmF2.8), a new interchangeable lens for Fujifilm X Series digital cameras, with availability anticipated in March.
A thin, "pancake-style" prime lens, with a focal length of 27mm, XF27mmF2.8 provides a natural field of view close to that of the human eye, which makes it extremely suitable for a diverse range of photographic styles -- from everyday general use to portraiture, street and landscape photography.
"With its compact design, image-makers may find themselves using the lens frequently as a walkaround lens because of its exceptional portability, outstanding image quality and weather-resistant features," said Victor Ha, senior director of marketing and product management for Fujifilm North America Corporation's Electronic Imaging Division.
Product Features
Aperture ring with F-stop scale and A-Position Lock
XF27mmF2.8 features an aperture ring with an F-stop scale, so that users can visually check and adjust their aperture setting without needing to look at the camera's screen or through its viewfinder. The aperture ring also features the A (Auto) Position Lock, which locks the lens into the A-Position to prevent unintentional adjustments to the lens' aperture while it is being used.
* Rotating the aperture ring from f15 to the A-Position locks the ring and rotating the ring from the A-Position to f16 while holding down the Lock Release button disengages the lock.
Weather-resistant construction
Weather-resistance has been applied at seven locations on the lens to protect against water and dust and allow it to fully operate in temperatures as low as 14[!]deg;F (-10[!]deg;C).
Lens hood included
In addition to the standard lens cap, XF27mmF2.8 comes packaged with a dome-shaped lens hood (LH-XF27) and a hood cap (LHCP-27) to provide options to protect the lens and to accommodate users that prefer using a low-profile hood over the lens caps because of its convenience.
Thin and lightweight design combined with advanced image quality
- Since the diameter of the image circle needed to cover an APS-C sensor (28.4mm) is so close in dimension to XF27mmF2.8's focal length, the lens produces uniquely high quality images while boasting an incredibly compact design.
- Despite its compact size, the lens consists of seven lens elements in five groups, including one aspherical element, which mitigates spherical aberration, field curvature and distortion. This allows XF27mmF2.8 to deliver astounding image resolution, even when it is used at its widest apertures.
- XF27mmF2.8 features a high-torque DC motor to enable fast and accurate AF, while the front lens group of five lens elements effectively maintains image quality by minimizing aberrations that may occur, whether the lens is being used for close-ups or for subjects that are further away.
- One of the thinnest and lightest*1 XF lenses in the XF lens collection, XF27mmF2.8 measures just 62mm in diameter and is only .91 in. (23mm) long. The lens is very lightweight at approximately 3 ounces (84g), which makes it an ideal choice for assignments where compactness and overall size are of concern.
Accessories
As referenced above, a lens hood and hood cap come packaged together with the XF27mmF2.8 lens. Replacements of these accessories are available for separate purchase as well.
Pricing and Availability
XF27mmF2.8 is currently expected to be available in March at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $399.95 and $520 CDN. For more information, visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/xf27mmf28-r-wr/.