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RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Canon RF Mount

The cornerstone zoom for Canon mirrorless, featuring 5 stops of optical image stabilization.

$2,399

Launch price

Released Aug 2019

vs

Fujifilm

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro — 60mm f/2.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$649

Launch price

Released Jan 2012

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 7.7 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

6categories

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Macro & Close-upPortrait

TL;DR — Key differences

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM wins 2 categories·XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro wins 3 categories
  • ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Weight (215 g vs 900 g)
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.3 ×)
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Length (80 mm vs 125 mm)
  • ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 28 cm)

Key specs at a glance

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USMXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Focal Length24-70 mm60 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.4
MountCanon RFFujifilm X
CoverageFull FrameAPS-C
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight900 g215 g
Min Focus21 cm28 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseRF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USMXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Portrait
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Sports & Action
7.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
2.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good
1.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
1.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
5.0Fair
7.5Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical, 3 UD

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM supports it

  • Control ring

    Only RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM supports it

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Weight

    215 g vs 900 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better

  • Length

    80 mm vs 125 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization (up to 5 stops)
  • Excellent L-series sharpness and build quality
  • Fast and silent Nano USM focus motor
  • Very low chromatic aberration

Cons

  • Heavier than competitive options (900g)
  • Pricey entry threshold
  • Minor barrel distortion at 24mm

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Pros

  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Solid optical performance for the price tier
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

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Full specifications

= category winner

RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
60 mm
Focal length (Max)
70 mm
60 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.4+0.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.4+0.4 stops wider
Elements
21
14
Groups
15
11
Special elements
3 Aspherical, 3 UD
Aspherical
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Min focus distance
21 cm−7 cm less
28 cm
Max magnification
0.3 ×
1 ×3.3× more
Autofocus motor
Nano USM
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Weight
900 g
215 g−685 g less
Length
125 mm
80 mm−45 mm less
Diameter
88 mm
70 mm−18 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
9
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Lens mount
Canon RF
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
Full Frame
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.