Fujinon XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro

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Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 01.jpg
MakerFujifilm
Lens mount(s) Fujifilm X
Technical data
Type Prime
Focal length60mm
Aperture (max/min)f/2.4
Close focus distance0.26 metres (0.85 ft)
Max. magnification0.5
Diaphragm blades9, rounded
Construction10 elements in 8 groups
Features
Weather-sealing X mark.svg No
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringYes check.svg Yes
ApplicationClose-up
Physical
Max. length71 millimetres (2.8 in)
Diameter64 millimetres (2.5 in)
Weight215 grams (0.474 lb)
History
Introduction2012

The Fujinon XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro is an interchangeable camera lens announced by Fujifilm on January 9, 2012. [1] It is not a true macro lens, with magnification up to 1:2 rather than 1:1. As of July 2015, it is the only lens marketed for close-up work among Fujifilm's X mount offerings. However, Zeiss offers the Touit Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2.8, which offers 1:1 magnification. [2]

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References

  1. "Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
  2. "Zeiss announces Touit 50mm F2.8 Macro for Sony and Fujifilm mirrorless". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 25 February 2016.