Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro

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Without any disrespect to reviewers both on Amazon and elsewhere who have commented on slow AF speeds, this has not been an issue at all either on my XM-1 or XE-1, where the lens has focused quickly and accurately even in relatively dim indoor lighting. I suspect that in some cases, owners have not set their camera controls for macro focusing, which when selected seems to have the same effect as a physical focus limiter switch on my DSLR lenses. This prevents the focus from hunting through the full range which clearly would be a maddening experience on any macro lens. A small, petite, tack sharp, fairly quiet lens in everyday operation. The only irritation is Fujis ridiculous 39mm lens filter diameter and the tiny, difficult to attach, lens cap for a guy with big hands. But at the sale price, an absolute steal as a phenomenal portrait lens.

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For years Ive done close-up photography such as flowers, insects, etc. while traveling. I added this lens to my X-T1 kit for its compact size and light weight, which will work very nicely for traveling with a small camera bag. The focal length (90mm equivalent on full-frame) is ideal to maintain good subject distance and the 0.5 maximum magnification is about the top that can be hand-held with any reliability yet still get pretty close. Upon receipt, I took some test exposures using a resolution target “star-chart-bars-full-600dpi.png” downloaded and printed from the internet: five such targets in the frame, one in the center and one in each corner. I had the camera (on tripod) about 128" from the targets. Examining the camera JPGs, the results of this test were amazing. Even wide open at f/2.4 the image character in all four corners was the same as the center. No distortions or aberrations were visible. For each f-stop f/2.8, f/4, and so on, I noticed very slightly increasing detail up to f/8. The lens passed this quick informal test with flying colors. Separately I took a few exposures of microscope slides (with permanently mounted specimens) backlit on a slide sorter. This was to get an idea of the lens behavior at or near its maximum magnification. The results, closely cropped at 1:1 pixels, resemble micrographs, though limited in detail of course by the sensor resolution.

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I bought this lens about a year ago. At first I didnt like how it coupled with the XPRO 1 since most of the photos were nothing special, it was slow, and the focus sometimes missed the subject. But after the update, its a whole different lens. Its quicker and more precise. The colors are saturated and amazing. I love the shots of flowers and plants and while I had toyed with the idea of selling the leans a few months ago, now I wouldnt dream of it. Its definitely a speciality lens and more limited than some of the others in the line up, but its a great lens if you like photographing flora. Its not a true macro in the scientific sense but you can get interesting macro shots with it.

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The lens is light. Pictures using manual focus was difficult, but once focused resulted in beautiful pics. The problem is, auto focus refused to lock for me. It searched and searched and still would not focus. I work with our local news paper, and bought this lens for the macro mode for a story I covered last weekend. Needless to say, I had a very hard time getting the shots I needed in time. The seller shipped on time, packaged it well, and everything, so I gave the seller 5 stars. Unfortunately, I had to return the product. Maybe I got a bad one.

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We never walk around with all of our lenses so this lens is a great micro PLUS, a great lens for a quick portrait lens if that is what you need in the moment. Its a definite lens to have in my walk-around camera bag for that reason. As with all of the lenses Fugi designs and manufactures, its great to look at, use and enjoy the results of.

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This is a very nice moderate general purpose telephoto with an angle of view equivalent to a 90mm lens on a full frame or 35mm film SLR. It be used as a "macro" lens but "close-up" would be a better description. It can be used as a portrait lens so long as you dont need/want the super thin DOF an f/1.8 or wider aperture lens can provide. Some of the slow focus issues have been mitigated with firmware update to Fujis camera bodies. On an X-E1 I find it fast enough for that bodys capabilities but fast enough to sing and celebrate about. Its strong points are compactness, light weight, accurate (but not particularly fast) auto focus and really good optical qualities. The only thing that really bugs me sometimes it that there is no mechanical stop to tell you when you have focused as close or as distant as possible. This is in manual focus mode, of course. The focus ring does not move the internal lenses directly. It send an electrical signal to the body which then sends a command to the focus motor in the lens. This works fine 90% of the time but if you are trying to make a very small manual adjustment to the focal distance at very close objects the disconnect between your fingers and the focus mechanism can frustrate. If Fuji hadnt called this a "macro" lens I probably would not even bother with this paragraph and give it 5 stars. I you REALLY need/want a REAL macro capability try a good used pre-AF Nikon (or Canon) 105mm macro with a Nikon(or Canon)-to-Fuji X adapter. Or wait until Fuji releases its promised 120mm Macro in 2016. As long as you recognize and accept what this lens is and is not its a keeper. Update about focus stacking: Like some other Fuji lenses the focus ring is "focus by wire". That is there is no mechanical connection; rather turning the ring sense a signal to the focus motor. Normally this is unimportant. You may not even notice the difference. However, if you are going to do focus stacking it may be a little imprecise and awkward. Not impossible just something to be aware of. I would suggest that you take care that each image is completely written to the SD card (watch the blinking light) before making the next shot. On an X-E2 the focus doesnt respond smoothly while the writing takes place - the insides of the camera is mstly computer after all and its trying to multi-task.

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I am using this lens for macro work with a Fujifilm X-T1. So far the results are outstanding. I have done some side by side comparisons with my Canon 90mm L macro lens on an EOS 7D and the Fuji matches well. The Fuji lens is a first rate lens and a good value for anyone using the X series cameras to do macro or portrait photography.

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I ordered a Fujinon FX 60 mm f2.4 macro lens. It came in a day and a half. The lens oozes fine metal and glass beauty and excellence in every particular. It produces perfect photographs with no blurring at the outer perimeters. The lens is acromatic and articulates exactly with my Fujifilm’s X-Pro 1 and the X-E1. All four of my Fujinon lenses merit the above praise. These lenses are a great value at the price.

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WOW...fuji is making some great lenses. I was going to hold off and get the (probably) more expensive 56mm f 1.2 lens coming out later this year or next Spring...but this lens has some pretty great reviews and for probably a lot less money. Totally satisfied.

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Great macro lens, perfect (but slow) autofocus, Rich color detail, and lovely background blur. My uses: portrait and creative abstract macro. Got it on sale much less than list! Totally happy!!

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