Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R vs Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro

The bottom line

These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R is 14mm, the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro is 60mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R for wide-angle, the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.

Choose the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R if…

  • You shoot wide — it starts at 14mm vs 60mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Choose the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro if…

  • You need more reach — it goes to 60mm vs 14mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
  • You like close-focus work — 0.5x magnification vs 0.11x.

Where they differ

  • Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro opens to f/2.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
  • Focal range: Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R is 14mm, Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro is 60mm — different framing and reach.
  • Close-up: the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro reaches 0.5x magnification vs 0.11x — more for close-up and macro work.

Frequently asked

Is the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R or the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro better?

These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R is 14mm, the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro is 60mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R for wide-angle, the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.

Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R?

Choose the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R if you shoot wide — it starts at 14mm vs 60mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro?

Choose the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro if you need more reach — it goes to 60mm vs 14mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.5x magnification vs 0.11x.

What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R and the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro?

Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro opens to f/2.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.

Product
Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R
Fujifilm
$549
Optical Design
Focal Length14mm60mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1010
Optical Groups78
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View91°27°
35mm Equivalent21-21mm91-91mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance18 cm27 cm
Max Magnification0.11x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$549$599
Filter Size58mm39mm
Diameter65mm64.5mm
Length58.4mm70.9mm
Weight235g (8.3 oz)215g (7.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo