Lens Summary
Brand: Fujifilm
Also Known As: Fuji 60mm f/2.4
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Fujifilm X
Release Date: 2012-01-09
MSRP Price: $649
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Designed specifically for the Fujifilm X-series of interchangeable lens cameras with APS-C sensors, this Fujifilm 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro Lens is a short telephoto lens equivalent to 90mm in 35mm format. The fast, bright f/2.4 maximum aperture makes shooting in low light possible, and provides pleasing bokeh (the out-of-focus portion of a photo) with its 9-blade aperture design--ideal for dramatic portraits.
Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 60mm |
| Mount Type | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | APS-C Sensor |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.5x |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 26.6° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 10 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.26m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 39mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 64.1 x 70.9mm |
| Weight | 215g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction
MTF Chart
This is a sharp and contrasty lens, with very little distortion. It is also small and lightweight. It has a 1:2 max ratio, and some would say it’s not “real” macro. I have to say that unless you MUST have 1:1 or 2:1, it’s fine. It doubles as a mighty fine portrait lens, with the same field-of-view as a 90 mm f/4 on a FX camera. I bought it second hand with my X-T2, and thought I could just sell it if it didnt suite me and my photography. Well, it stayed, mainly because it is a charm to work with and gives good results.
Downsides: No dust/weather resistance. No OIS/VR/OS. Focus is not very fast, and manual focus in the Fuji world can be a bit slow (electric/motordriven, not true manual). When using the lens hood, it is difficult to remove the lens cap. One caveat in the Fuji world is how many lenses do NOT use the same filter thread size, and of course this lens is an oddball too. I now have four Fuji lenses, none can use the same filters.