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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 50mm F1.2 GM

Sony E Mount

Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 9.2 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Macro & Close-upPortrait

Wins

2categories

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro wins 3 categories·FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins 2 categories
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.17 ×)
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Weight (215 g vs 778 g)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.4)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.4)
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 40 cm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 60mm F2.4 R MacroFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal Length60 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/2.4f/1.2
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight215 g778 g
Min Focus28 cm40 cm
Filter Size67 mm72 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 60mm F2.4 R MacroFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Portrait
6.5Good
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
1.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
1.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
7.5Good
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    215 g vs 778 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    80 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)

  • 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

  • Weather sealing

    Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it

  • Control ring

    Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it

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 50mm F1.2 GM

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
  • Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
  • Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
  • Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens

Cons

  • Expensive investment for a single focal length
  • Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
  • Some visible vignetting wide open

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal length (Min)
60 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
60 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.4
f/1.2+2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.4
f/1.2+2 stops wider
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
10
Special elements
Aspherical
3 XA (extreme aspherical)
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Min focus distance
28 cm−12 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
1 ×5.9× more
0.17 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weight
215 g−563 g less
778 g
Length
80 mm−28 mm less
108 mm
Diameter
70 mm−17 mm less
87 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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.