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XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II — 56mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Sep 2022

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 56mm F1.2 R WR II is 10.8 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

4categories

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Macro & Close-upPortrait

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II wins 2 categories·XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro wins 3 categories
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Weight (215 g vs 445 g)
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.4)
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.4)
  • BXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Length (80 mm vs 112 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR IIXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Focal Length56 mm60 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/2.4
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight445 g215 g
Min Focus30 cm28 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 56mm F1.2 R WR IIXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Portrait
9.0Excellent
6.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
2.0Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair
1.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
1.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
7.5Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.4 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Weather sealing

    Only XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II supports it

  • Control ring

    Only XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II supports it

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

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    215 g vs 445 g — lower is better

  • Length

    80 mm vs 112 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 30 cm — 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 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • 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 56mm F1.2 R WR II and XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Focal length (Min)
56 mm
60 mm
Focal length (Max)
56 mm
60 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+2 stops wider
f/2.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+2 stops wider
f/2.4
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Min focus distance
30 cm
28 cm−2 cm less
Max magnification
0.15 ×
1 ×6.7× more
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Weight
445 g
215 g−230 g less
Length
112 mm
80 mm−32 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
11
9
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
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.