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Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro vs Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF
Short answer
The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro (60mm) and Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF (75mm) are both portrait lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF is the faster lens at f/1.8 against f/2.4 on the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro. Only the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro has an aperture ring.
Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro: 2 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro | Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 60mm | 75mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 90mm | 113mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.4 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | — |
| Weather resistant | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Macro | Yes | — |
| Linear motor | No | — |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Lens construction | — | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Angle of view | 26.6° | — |
| Minimum focus | 0.267 m | 0.74 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.5× | — |
| Weight | 215 g | 325 g |
| Diameter | ⌀64.1 mm | — |
| Length | 63.6 mm | — |
| Filter thread | ⌀39 mm | ⌀58 mm |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro
- Wider view 90 mm vs 113 mm
- Minimum focus 0.267 m vs 0.74 m
- Weight 215 g vs 325 g
Reasons to choose the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF
- Longer reach 113 mm vs 90 mm
- Maximum aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.4
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 |
| Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF | 113 mm | 17.8° | 3.1 m |
The Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF gets 1.26× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro: whatever it points at fills 1.26× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.6× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro you would have to walk about 20% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 63% 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 110 g lighter than the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF, about 34% less.
- The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro takes ⌀39 mm filters and the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF ⌀58 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro | Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Fair |
| Portrait | Very good | Excellent |
| Travel | Poor | Poor |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| 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
- weight matters to you. It is 110 g lighter, roughly 34% less to carry.
Choose the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF if
- low light is the priority. At f/1.8 it lets in 0.8 stops more than f/2.4 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
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 Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF?
The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro, by 110 g — about 34% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro or the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF?
The Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF. At f/1.8 against f/2.4 it gathers 0.8 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 Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro takes ⌀39 mm and the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF ⌀58 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 110 g (215 g against 325 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro or the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO XF?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro leads, 2 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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