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Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro vs Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro (60mm) and Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR (90mm) are both portrait lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR is the faster lens at f/2 against f/2.4 on the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro. Only the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR has weather sealing.
Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro: 6 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro | Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 60mm | 90mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 90mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.4 | f/2 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | No | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | Yes | No |
| Linear motor | No | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 7 |
| Lens construction | — | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Special elements | — | 3 extra low dispersion elements |
| Angle of view | 26.6° | 17.9° |
| Minimum focus | 0.267 m | 0.6 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.5× | 0.2× |
| Weight | 215 g | 540 g |
| Diameter | ⌀64.1 mm | ⌀75 mm |
| Length | 63.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀39 mm | ⌀62 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro
- Wider view 90 mm vs 135 mm
- Macro Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.267 m vs 0.6 m
- Maximum magnification 0.5× vs 0.2×
- Weight 215 g vs 540 g
- Diameter ⌀64.1 mm vs ⌀75 mm
- Length 63.6 mm vs 105 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR
- Longer reach 135 mm vs 90 mm
- Maximum aperture f/2 vs f/2.4
- Weather resistant Yes vs No
Both have an aperture ring.
Neither has optical stabilisation.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro | 90 mm | 22.2° | 3.9 m |
| Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR | 135 mm | 14.9° | 2.6 m |
The Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR gets 1.5× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro: whatever it points at fills 1.5× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2.3× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro you would have to walk about 33% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 44% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro is 325 g lighter than the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR, about 60% less.
- The Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR is 41.4 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR is 10.9 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro takes ⌀39 mm filters and the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR ⌀62 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro | Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Average |
| Portrait | Very good | Excellent |
| Travel | Poor | Poor |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Very good | Excellent |
| Walk around | Average | Poor |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Poor | Poor |
| Macro | Excellent | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro if
- you photograph small things up close. It reaches 0.5× magnification, compared with 0.2×.
- weight matters to you. It is 325 g lighter, roughly 60% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.5× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- the weather is part of the job. Only this one is sealed against dust and moisture.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro or the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR?
The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro, by 325 g — about 60% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro or the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR?
The Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR. At f/2 against f/2.4 it gathers 0.5 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.
Do the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro and Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro takes ⌀39 mm and the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR ⌀62 mm. A step-up ring lets the smaller lens use the larger filters.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which one is lighter?
The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro, by 325 g (215 g against 540 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro or the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro leads, 6 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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