The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA 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. Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA is the longer of the two lenses at 84mm. The Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro with a length of 71mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA also has a larger diameter of 74mm 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, 44% (174g) lighter than the Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA's weight of 389g.
Lens Mounts
The Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA has the Samsung NX lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30 for the Samsung NX Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
60mm but while Samsung 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro's widest aperture value is
F2.4.
