The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro 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. Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro with a length of 71mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro also 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% (185g) lighter than the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro's weight of 400g.
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro has the Canon EF 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 Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro is also available in the Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
60mm but while Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro's widest aperture value is
F2.4.
