Fujifilm
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
762mm-equiv. super-telephoto at only 1335g with 5.5-stop OIS and linear AF.
$3,699
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
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 priceReleased Jan 2012
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 12.8 years newer.
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Wins
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 275 cm)
- BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Weight (215 g vs 1335 g)
- BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.2 ×)
- BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Length (80 mm vs 255.5 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀105 × 256 mm
1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
⌀70 × 80 mm
215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 176mm longer and 35mm wider than XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro.
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 1120 g heavier than XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 5 ED, 2 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
Reasons to choose the XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
215 g vs 1335 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.2 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
80 mm vs 255.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
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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Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.