Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM vs Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro
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 | EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM | SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 60mm | 60mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2005 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | n/a |
| Weight g | 335.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | 55 |
| Length mm | 69.8 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 73.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.23 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM
A 1:1 macro lens for Canon APS-C DSLRs with USM focusing and internal focus. Gives about a 96mm equivalent field of view.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Fast USM focusing
- Internal focusing
- Sharp
Cons
- No image stabilization
- APS-C only
- Shorter working distance than a 100mm macro
Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro
Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro: an APS-C fast macro lens with a 60mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Canon EF-S mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.