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
Sigma
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Fujifilm X Mount
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary — 18–50mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$549
Launch priceReleased Apr 2023
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 11.3 years newer.
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Wins
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Wins
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.36 ×)
- B18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Min focus distance (12 cm vs 28 cm)
- AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Weight (215 g vs 285 g)
- AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.4 vs f/2.8)
- AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.4 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
⌀70 × 80 mm
215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
⌀65 × 77 mm
285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz)
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro is 3mm longer and 6mm wider than 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary.
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro is 70 g lighter than 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary.
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 60mm F2.4 R Macro
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.36 × — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
215 g vs 285 g — 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
Reasons to choose the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 3 Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
12 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
64.5 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
76.8 mm vs 80 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓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 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.