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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

vs

Sony

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 10.3 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Macro & Close-upPortrait

Wins

1categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro wins 4 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 1 categories
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Weight (215 g vs 695 g)
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.32 ×)
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Length (80 mm vs 120 mm)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 28 cm)
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 88 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 60mm F2.4 R MacroFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length60 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/2.4f/2.8
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight215 g695 g
Min Focus28 cm21 cm
Filter Size67 mm82 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 60mm F2.4 R MacroFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Landscape
1.0Limited
7.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
5.5Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
7.5Good
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Weight

    215 g vs 695 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.32 × — higher is better

  • Length

    80 mm vs 120 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

Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…

  • Weather sealing

    Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Control ring

    Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 28 cm — 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

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
  • Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
  • Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
  • Excellent close-up magnification
  • De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons

Cons

  • No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
  • High launch price
  • Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked

Decided which one is right for you?

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Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
60 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
60 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.4+0.4 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.4+0.4 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
14
20
Groups
11
15
Special elements
Aspherical
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
28 cm
21 cm−7 cm less
Max magnification
1 ×3.1× more
0.32 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
215 g−480 g less
695 g
Length
80 mm−40 mm less
120 mm
Diameter
70 mm−18 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full Frame

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