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 Canon EF-S 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 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.
Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Canon EF-S
- 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 | 1.6x | 96mm | 21.2° | 25.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2 Di II LD IF Macro use?
It uses the Canon EF-S mount, so it fits Canon EF-S 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 (1.6x crop) it frames like 96mm on full frame, with a 21.2° horizontal and 25.4° 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 Canon EF-S-mount camera, including Canon EOS 20D, Canon EOS 30D, Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS 50D, and Canon EOS 60D and 21 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF-S from other brands
All Canon EF-S lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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