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XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR — 90mm f/2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$949

Launch price

Released Jun 2015

vs
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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 6.8 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

★ Sports & Action

Wins

3categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

★ Landscape★ Sports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR wins 3 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 2 categories
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 30 cm)
  • AXF 90mm F2 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • AXF 90mm F2 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • AXF 90mm F2 R LM WR has lower Weight (540 g vs 695 g)

Key specs at a glance

XF 90mm F2 R LM WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length90 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/2f/2.8
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight540 g695 g
Min Focus30 cm21 cm
Filter Size67 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

⌀70 × 126 mm

540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II shown to scale

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

⌀88 × 120 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR is 6mm longer and 18mm narrower than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR is 155 g lighter than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

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

Use caseXF 90mm F2 R LM WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
5.0Fair
Landscape
3.0Limited
7.0Good
Travel
3.5Limited
5.5Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

  • ✓

    Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • ✓

    Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • ✓

    Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • ✓

    Weight

    540 g vs 695 g — lower is better

  • ✓

    Diameter

    70 mm vs 88 mm — 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…

  • ✓

    Custom function button

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

  • ✓

    Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better

  • ✓

    Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • ✓

    Length

    120 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

Pros

  • ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • ✓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?

Compare live prices for the XF 90mm F2 R LM WR and FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
90 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
90 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2✓+1 stop wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2✓+1 stop 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 90mm F2 R LM WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
30 cm
21 cm✓−9 cm less
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.32 ×✓2.1× more
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
540 g✓−155 g less
695 g
Length
126 mm
120 mm✓−6 mm less
Diameter
70 mm✓−18 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
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 October 2026.