The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD and the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD with a length of 70mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro's 64mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro weighs 215g, 46% (190g) lighter than the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD's weight of 405g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD and the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 60mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 90mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.