Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro vs Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro

The bottom line

These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro is 30mm, 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 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro for standard, the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.

Choose the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro if…

  • You shoot wide — it starts at 30mm vs 60mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
  • You shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't.
  • You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.

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

  • You need more reach — it goes to 60mm vs 30mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.

Where they differ

  • Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro opens to f/2.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
  • Focal range: Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro is 30mm, Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro is 60mm — different framing and reach.
  • Close-up: the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro reaches 1x magnification vs 0.5x — more for close-up and macro work.
  • Durability: the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro is weather-sealed; the other isn't.

Frequently asked

Is the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro or the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro better?

These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro is 30mm, 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 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro for standard, the Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.

Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro?

Choose the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro if you shoot wide — it starts at 30mm vs 60mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn'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 need more reach — it goes to 60mm vs 30mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.

What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro 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 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.

Product
Optical Design
Focal Length30mm60mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1010
Optical Groups98
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View51°27°
35mm Equivalent46-46mm91-91mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorLinearStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance10 cm27 cm
Max Magnification1x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$649$599
Filter Size43mm39mm
Diameter60mm64.5mm
Length69mm70.9mm
Weight195g (6.9 oz)215g (7.6 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo