Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS vs Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS is 18-55mm, 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 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS for standard, the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 18mm vs 60mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You want one-lens flexibility — a 18-55mm zoom covers what the fixed 60mm can't reframe.
- ✓You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro if…
- ✓You prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 60mm prime over a zoom.
- ✓You value portability — at 215g (7.6 oz) it's lighter than the 310g (10.9 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.5x magnification vs 0.15x.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro opens to f/2.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS is 18-55mm, Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro is 60mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Type: the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS is a zoom (flexible framing), the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro a prime (one focal length, usually brighter and lighter).
- ›Stabilisation: only the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
- ›Close-up: the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro reaches 0.5x magnification vs 0.15x — more for close-up and macro work.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro is 215g (7.6 oz) vs 310g (10.9 oz) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS or the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS is 18-55mm, 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 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS for standard, the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS if you shoot wide — it starts at 18mm vs 60mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you want one-lens flexibility — a 18-55mm zoom covers what the fixed 60mm can't reframe. Choose it if you shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro if you prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 60mm prime over a zoom. Choose it if you value portability — at 215g (7.6 oz) it's lighter than the 310g (10.9 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.5x magnification vs 0.15x.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS 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 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18-55mm | 60mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 76° – 29° | 27° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 27-84mm | 91-91mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 35 cm | 27 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.5x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $599 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 58mm | 39mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 64.5mm |
| Length | 70mm | 70.9mm |
| Weight | 310g (10.9 oz) | 215g (7.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
