Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro is a standard macro lens covering 60mm at f/2.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
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 Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 60mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.23 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro?
At 60mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 90mm | 22.6° | 27° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro?
It is a fixed 60mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 60mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 90mm on full frame, with a 22.6° horizontal and 27° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD [IF] Macro fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
