Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro vs Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens
Fujifilm 80mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
The Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is an 80mm f/2.8 prime, and the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens is an 85mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro 
Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro better than the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens?
- Wider field of view (80mm vs 85mm)
- Has optical image stabilization
Why is the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens better than the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro?
- Longer reach (85mm vs 80mm)
- 8 mm shorter (122 mm vs 130 mm long)
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.1 m vs 0.25 m)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.1 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro | Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 80mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Macro prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 750 g (26.5 oz) | 750 g (26.46 oz) |
| Dimensions | 80 mm (diameter) x 130 mm (length) | 67 x 122 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.8 inches) | 0.10 m (3.94 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 1.0x | — |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Optical Image Stabilization) ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 12 groups (includes 1 aspherical, 3 ED, and 1 Super ED elements) | 12 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Mitakon
- 130 × 80 mm
- 122 × 67 mm
The Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 8 mm longer than the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro or the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens?
- The Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens focuses down to 0.1 m, against 0.25 m for the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro.
- Do the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro and the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens have image stabilization?
- Only the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro or the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.1 m.
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