Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro vs Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine
Fujifilm 60mm f/2.4 has a wider field of view. Meike 65mm f/2.2 is 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro is a 60mm f/2.4 prime, and the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine is a 65mm f/2.2 prime. On paper the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro 
Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro better than the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine?
- Wider field of view (60mm vs 65mm)
- 435 g lighter (215 g vs 650 g)
- 14 mm shorter (70.9 mm vs 85 mm long)
- Focuses 38 cm closer (0.27 m vs 0.65 m)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 77 mm)
Why is the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro?
- 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.2 vs f/2.4)
- Longer reach (65mm vs 60mm)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2012)
02
Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.27 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine has the edge: its f/2.2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.4.
03
Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro | Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60mm | 65mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 215 g (7.58 oz) ◆ | 650 g |
| Dimensions | 64.1 x 70.9 mm | 80 x 85 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.267 m (10.51 inches) ◆ | 0.65 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 39 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
04
Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Meike
- 70.9 × 64.1 mm
- 85 × 80 mm
The Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine is 14 mm longer and 435 g heavier than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro.
05
Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro
06
Video reviews
07
Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro or the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine?
- The Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine opens to f/2.2, against f/2.4 on the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro, 0.3 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro or the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro weighs 215 g, 435 g less than the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine (650 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro or the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro focuses down to 0.27 m, against 0.65 m for the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine.
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro and the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro or the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.27 m.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm f/2.4 R Macro or the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 65 mm T2.2 Cine has the edge: its f/2.2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.4.