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XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR — 50–140mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Jun 2014

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

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR is 2.4 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

6categories

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Macro & Close-upPortrait

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories·XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro wins 4 categories
  • AXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Weight (215 g vs 995 g)
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Length (80 mm vs 189 mm)
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WRXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Focal Length50-140 mm60 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.4
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight995 g215 g
Min Focus38 cm28 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WRXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Portrait
7.5Good
6.5Good
Sports & Action
7.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
2.0Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited
1.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
1.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
7.5Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Control ring

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

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

  • Weight

    215 g vs 995 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

  • Length

    80 mm vs 189 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — 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

Diameter

Both 70 mm

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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?

Compare live prices for the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR and XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
60 mm
Focal length (Max)
140 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
20
14
Groups
15
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Min focus distance
38 cm
28 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
1 ×4× more
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Weight
995 g
215 g−780 g less
Length
189 mm
80 mm−109 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
9
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
APS-C
APS-C

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