Fans of compact prime lenses are sure to be excited by the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 ($449.95 list). The slim optic is compatible with Fuji's X camera system, and it's slim enough that smaller bodies like the X-M1 and X-E1 can slide into jacket or cargo pockets when it's attached.

Very small and light; Excellent center sharpness; Classic 40mm-equivalent field of view

Soft edges unless stopped down; No aperture ring.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 compact prime lens, with a field of view equivalent to a 41mm lens on a 35mm camera and a bright f/2.8 aperture.

Great sharpness in the centre; Good build quality; Low falloff and distortion; Low CA

Autofocus can hunt in low light and at close distances; Not as sharp towards the edges of the frame; Loss of contrast when shooting into the light

Fans of compact prime lenses are sure to be excited by the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 ($449.95). The slim lens is compatible with Fuji's X mirrorless system, making some of the smaller cameras available almost pocketable. It doesn't have an aperture ring, which will turn off some Fuji owners, but delivers strong image quality in a small package. It's a good lens, though not quite as good as the slightly larger XF 23mm F2 R WR, which is brighter and includes protection from dust and splashes for the same price. Design Let's talk about size—it's the XF 27mm's ($449.00 at Amazon) biggest draw. The lens measures 2.4 by 0.9 inches (HD) and weighs just 2.8 ounces. It almost feels like nothing when attached to your camera, and I was able to slide an X-E3 into the pocket of my winter coat with ease with the lens attached. There's no hood, although you can use 39mm front filters if desired. You can get it in black or silver. The angle of view is about 40mm, in full-frame terms, when p...

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm F2.8 is a tiny prime lens for Fuji X cameras. It's very sharp in the center, but edge performance isn't the greatest.

Very small and light; Excellent center sharpness; Classic 40mm-equivalent field of view

No aperture ring; Lacks optical stabilization and weather sealing; Focus hunts in AF-C

I am very pleased with this lens. Very surprised how sharp it is for it's size and price. Two things that are missing is a manual aperture dial and a...

Very Small and very sharp

Lack of a.manual aperature dial

The Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 may not be the most attractive lens around regarding its focal length but it is certainly a very capable performer. In terms of sharpness it plays in the highest league especially when stopping down a bit.

From the outset, Fujifilm has been very clear regarding its vision for its mirrorless system. Rather than try to provide an all-encompassing assortment of lenses, the company has focused almost exclusively on well-built, wide-aperture lenses with retro appeal and physical controls.

Introduced with the Fujifim X-M1 camera, the Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 lens is an excellent partner for Fujifilm's other X-series bodies. Only 23 mm in length and weighing 78 grams, this lens covers the same angle of view as a 41mm lens on a 35mm camera.

Excellent Quality lens with even better pictures

Ok, works well and looks good. The only thing is it has a tiny short hair line Mark or something on the face of the lens, not really noticable and will not affect picture quality. Won't clean or come off.

I purchased this pancake lens for my wife after she expressed interest in having a smaller lens for her Fuji X-T10, making the whole kit more compact and possible to fit in a small purse. She absolutely loves this lens for street photography and travel.