The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR 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 XF 35mm F2 R WR with a length of 46mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro also has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR's 60mm 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 XF 35mm F2 R WR weighs 170g, which means it is 45g (20%) lighter than the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro which has a weight of 215g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR 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-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX 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.
