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
Viltrox
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Fujifilm X Mount
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF — 56mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$729
Launch priceReleased May 2023
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF is 11.3 years newer.
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Wins
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Wins
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.1 ×)
- AXF 60mm F2.4 R Macro has lower Weight (215 g vs 595 g)
- BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.4)
- BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF 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 50 cm)
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
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
⌀76 × 99 mm
595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro is 19mm shorter and 6mm narrower than AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF.
XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro is 380 g lighter than AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF.
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 0.1 × — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
215 g vs 595 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
80 mm vs 99 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 76 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR
- ✓
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 AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF 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
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓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
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.