Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro vs Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED

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Tamron

SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro

Nikon

PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED

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Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED goes wider (45mm vs 60mm).
Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro reaches further (60mm vs 45mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro	PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Macro	Macro
Focal length	60mm	45mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/2.0 (faster)	f/2.8
Released	n/a	2008
Format	aps-c	full-frame
Filter mm	55	77
Min focus m	0.23 (closer focusing)	0.253
Groups	n/a	8
Af motor	n/a	none
Elements	n/a	9
Weight g	n/a	740
Length mm	n/a	112.0
Diameter mm	n/a	82.5

Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro

An APS-C macro lens with a fast f/2 aperture that also works as a portrait lens. It reaches 1:1 and has a 55mm filter thread.

Pros

True 1:1
Fast f/2 aperture
Compact
Close focus 0.23 m

Cons

APS-C only
No stabilization
Short working distance

Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED

This 45mm f/2.8 macro lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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