Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR

ordered it on black friday sales so i got it for a great deal. the box looked like it had been touched by dirty fingers, but everything looked good inside (doesn’t seem to be touched). happy to have a lighter camera lens.

Very disappointed that the item sent was the older version of the 27mm lens and not the one described in the listing. The box was also very damaged, looked like it had been opened numerous times and repaired badly - not a new product box.

I have many Fujifilm lenses, including both the f/1.4 and f/2.0 versions of the 23mm and 35mm lenses, giving a full frame equivalent of 35mm and 50mm. Often, I'll go out with only one lens, and will mentally debate with myself on which to take. I can be productive with either, but I can over-annalize on which would be best. The 27mm is right in that middle ground sweet spot and if you are out in good light, it can do the job of either of the other two with a bit of up and back movement. The lens is petite, almost toy-like compared to my f/1.4 lenses but only in terms of size. The optics and functionality are up to Fujifilm standards. The addition of the aperture ring is what let me pull the trigger on this lens. I could not function without the ability to look down and set my f-stop for the scene before lifting the camera to compose, so the first generation was a non-starter for me. Additionally, they added a tiny lens hood for some physical protection as well as keeping stray light off the front element, but only for shallow angles. They include two caps, one spring loaded squeeze type for the lens alone, and a slip on type for going over the hood. One downside thing... the AF motor is the same first generation type from the original 27mm. It works fine on my X-T3, X-pro2 and X-E3, but there is audible sound. I never shoot video, ever, so I am not going to drop a star off the rating for this. If video is a big deal for you, this lens might not be the best choice. I am including a photo to show the size advantage on an X-pro2 next to a smaller X-E2s with a conventional lens. The size and performance will make this lens a key player for outdoor street and travel photography. I'm glad I bought it. Added edit March 29th: I have now taken this lens out on several real world excursions and have shot well over 1000 images. This use reinforces my initial testing results... this is a terrific lens! On my X-Pro2, this lens is like an extension of my eye. I just find myself in the right spot before lifting the camera. The results (sharpness, contrast, color, etc...) make me smile when I return and look at the images on a big screen. Absolutely no regrets on this purchase.

Excelent condition. im amazed about the lens sharpness! i has been doing some street shooting and i feel it perfect for it as it gives you the "wideness" enough for give context around the subject being photographed without being an ultra-wide (and without the distortion that involves). I like the pancake format as it do not attract a lot of attention vs a lens that is more than 1 hand long; which makes a difference at the final total weight (body+lens), as you can being holding the camera for more time without getting the wrist tired; at my previous tour i has been shooting with the XF23mm 1.4R and and difference is HUGE for holding it for more than 3 hours. it has a nice speed, vs the XF23 it is a tiny more loudy, but for real you will not even hear it at cities.

Beautiful lense, smart purchase, takes great photos; perfect for street photography. Very easy to carry around.