Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro vs Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8
Fujifilm 30mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Thypoch 28mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
The Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro is a 30mm f/2.8 prime, and the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 is a 28mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro 
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Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro better than the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8?
- Longer reach (30mm vs 28mm)
- Focuses 30 cm closer (0.1 m vs 0.4 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 better than the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro?
- Wider field of view (28mm vs 30mm)
- 65 g lighter (130 g vs 195 g)
- 18 mm shorter (52 mm vs 69.5 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (27 mm vs 43 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2022)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.1 m.
- street For street photography, the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro | Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 30mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Standard macro prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 195 g (6.9 oz) | 130 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 60 mm (diameter) x 69.5 mm (length) | 19.5 x 52 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.1 m (3.9 inches) ◆ | 0.4 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1.0x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | — |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 9 groups (includes 3 aspherical and 2 extra-low dispersion elements) | 7 elements / 4 groups |
| Filter size | 43 mm | 27 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Leica M, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $459 list price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Thypoch
- 69.5 × 60 mm
- 52 × 19.5 mm
The Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro is 18 mm longer and 65 g heavier than the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro or the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8?
- The Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 weighs 130 g, 65 g less than the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro (195 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro or the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8?
- The Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro focuses down to 0.1 m, against 0.4 m for the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8.
- Do the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro and the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro or the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.1 m.
- Is the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro or the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Thypoch Eureka 28 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
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