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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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 9.8 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Macro & Close-upPortrait

Wins

1categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro wins 4 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 1 categories
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Weight (215 g vs 1045 g)
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.3 ×)
  • AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Length (80 mm vs 200 mm)
  • 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length60 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.4f/2.8
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNo4.5 stops
Weight215 g1045 g
Min Focus28 cm40 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 60mm F2.4 R MacroFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
6.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
1.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
5.5Fair
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 1045 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better

  • Length

    80 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 40 cm — 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED…

  • OIS effectiveness

    4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
60 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
60 mm
200 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
17
Groups
11
14
Special elements
Aspherical
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
28 cm−12 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
1 ×3.3× more
0.3 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
4.5 stops
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
215 g−830 g less
1045 g
Length
80 mm−120 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
70 mm−18 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 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.