Fujifilm 27mm or 35mm lens?

In this video, we discuss which lens is the best for your Fujifilm camera. And how it won't help your photography much.

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[ogonzilla]

Which prime lens is the actual best? Hmmmm...

[Bloggerky]

I appreciate your advising everyone that buying a new lens will not make you a better photographer -- we all like gear, but nothing substitutes for experience, vision, and hard work.

[Justinhcyu]

Very well said Omar! I got my X-Pro3 last year with the 18 f1.4, and followed up with a 35 f1.4. As I like to do street snaps, the 18 f1.4 WAS my go to lens as 35 is a bit too tight for my taste. But soon i figured that despite all the good things about the 18 f1.4, it is just a bit too clumsy as an EDC. After much struggle between the 23 f2 and 27 Mk2 I decided to go for the 27, which mathematically is actually the middle point between 18 and 35. It has since been glued to my X-Pro3 as I bring it out every day without much weight, and only under specific circumstances (18 for landscape/late night photos, 35 for portraits) will I bring along my other lenses. Image quality difference is minimal, and if people are looking at the corners of my photos I guess I have done something wrong. Once you go pancake, you never go back!

[fadiheterjag]

I know I'm not helping with the endless collection of lenses we own, but once you decide to go with a lens that isn't a pancake lens, then the new 33/1.4 is an absolute dream. I don't know what it is about that lens but it made me fall in love with that focal length in a way that the 35/2 didn't, and the bokehliciousness is definitely there as a bonus!

[aucourant]

The 27mm is great for street photography (usually at f5.6 where it almost becomes a point-and-shoot that's deadly sharp). And because of its size and weight, I'm actually more inclined to take my camera out with me with this lens on.

[Mr.A_LDN]

I went out shooting at the weekend with my Xt30ii and the 35mm lens, using primarily a 1:1 ratio and I absolutely love the results.
I have just bought the 27mm though and am looking forward to trying it out.

[scott]

I quite literally put together an X-E2+XF27mm none WR specifically because of this video, I wanted something small for street photography and with lots of tactile buttons I can use with winter gloves, been loving the combo!

[larrynguyen]

I have both lenses and the 35mm is by far the most versatile of the two. You can shoot environmental, portraiture, landscape, all kinds of subjects and it's built like a tank. If you are talking street photography only, the discreet size and sharpness of the 27mm, and its 41mm equivalent focal length (which is closer to true "normal", or what your eyes actually see), is a bit more ideal IMO.

[sajasio]

I have some love for both lenses, but the 27mm makes me a better photographer for one reason. It's so small I take my camera out more and use it!

[_noahrh]

The 27 I got in near mint condition for only $230! I put this on my camera when I went a light “carry with me” camera to capture high quality snaps. The 27 focal range is such a great middle ground between what I think is the too wide 23, and sometimes too tight 35mm. It sounds like we use it the same way!! 27 is the best for snaps and lightweight!

[HermannKerr]

27mm f2.8 WR for me is size and weather sealing. I have an X-Pro2 and I cycle tour. I do have the 35mm f2 and I love it but there is something special about the slightly wide 27mm focal length. I have a 65mm on a 120 TLR which I love and it is nearly the same equivalent focal length. Your youtube videos and what I learned there were several one of the reasons I went with a Fujifilm Camera. The compact size is a huge reason I want this lens in my kit which means I can carry it under my jacket without issue. By the way I have yet to acquire one but it appears that Fujifilm has fixed their production line problem with respect to 27mm WR.

[darrylbrooks]

For me, I used the 35 and 27 opposite for you, but agree, if I only have one lens, it's the 35. Having said that, just came back from a trip with all 5 of my lenses, and the 16-80 never came off the T-5

[JohnKrill]

When the Fujifilm X-E4 came out in March 2022 I also preordered the Sigma 30mm f1.4. But then I changed my mind. It wasn’t price but the fact it was a fast lens. I don’t need a fast lens. For someone who started in the late 1950s a 2.0 lens would have a very fast lens. But in October 2022 that lens went on sale. Discounted $75. I changed my mind. I used the reasoning that my normal SHOULD be a FAST lens.

What can I say.

The Sigma 30mm f1.4 has never been off the camera since I received it in late October. And now the Fujifilm 27mm f2.8 is backup.

Enough said. No wait, that lens brought back the fun. Now enough said.

[mikefoster]

I feel like confidence (and intention) about how close you want to get to people is a big factor in chosen lens. Like you say - focal length. And like you say about that decision about if you're going for subject separation, or actual scenes.

[anbar]

I am an amateur since 1983 and I never felt comfortable with the 50mm (in FF) focal length. My comfort zone was always between 35-40mm. Therefore, my answer is in favor of the 27mm.

[neilmcgregor]

Incidentally, this video also showcases Omar's skill of covering fundamental photography points in a way that's great for beginners. Forgeddaboudit!

[kennethnielsen]

I am a big fan of the 27mm, my minimum, always with me, kit is the 16 f2.8, 27 f2.8 and the 50 f2.

[puppeht]

I just bought an X-T20 and I was split between these lenses. It was harder to find a used 27mm so I went 35mm. But I still wouldn't mind either.

[voyer]

I finally understand the difference between lenses. You explain it so well thanks!

[jradamsjr]

Just bought the 27mm to go with my “new” X-E2 that i bought for walk-about, street camera to augment my X-T4. I have echo what someone else said Omar - you really NEED to try the 33mm 1.4 and then tell me which is better - that lens our your beloved 35mm. I bet you lunch at Delmonico’s that the 33mm will AMAZE you!!!