Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro vs Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro | AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 60mm | 60mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | n/a | 1989 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Filter mm | 55 | 62 |
| Min focus m | 0.23 | 0.219 (closer focusing) |
| Groups | n/a | 7 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 8 |
| Weight g | n/a | 440.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 74.5 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 70.0 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 1.0 |
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 AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
A 1989 macro prime that gives 1:1 magnification with a 62mm filter thread. The AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED replaced it in 2008.
Pros
- Life-size reproduction
- Sharp, flat field
- Compact
- Takes 62mm filters
Cons
- Screw-drive autofocus
- Focus ring turns during AF
- Short working distance at 1:1
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