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Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro vs Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
  • Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro goes wider (60mm vs 90mm).
  • Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B reaches further (90mm vs 60mm).
Specification comparison
Spec SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B
Brand Tamron Tamron
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Macro Macro
Focal length 60mm (wider) 90mm
Max aperture f/2.0 (faster) f/2.5
Format aps-c full-frame
Filter mm 55 n/a
Min focus m 0.23 (closer focusing) 0.39
Groups n/a 6
Af motor n/a none
Elements n/a 8

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

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B

A manual 90mm f/2.5 macro from Tamron's Adaptall-2 system. It reaches 1:2 on its own and 1:1 with a matching extension.

Pros

  • Sharp
  • Adaptall-2 flexibility
  • Portrait-length focal length

Cons

  • Manual focus
  • Requires correct Adaptall mount

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