EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM

60mm
f/2.8
Macro
335 g
Min focus 0.2 m

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Quick answer

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

Verdict

A good APS-C macro lens. Use a tripod or good light to avoid motion blur.

About this lens

This 60mm f/2.8 APS-C macro lens from Canon fits Canon EF-S mount cameras, with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A macro lens for Canon APS-C cameras, also usable as a short portrait lens.

Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 60mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Macro
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2005
Optical construction: 12 elements in 8 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Autofocus motor: USM
Minimum focus distance: 0.2 m
Maximum magnification: 1x
Filter thread: 52 mm
Weight: 335 g
Length: 69.8 mm
Diameter: 73 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM?

Macro photography
Portraits on APS-C
Product work

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

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°

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Frequently asked questions

Can the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro be used for portraits?

Yes. On APS-C it behaves like a roughly 96mm lens, which is flattering for head-and-shoulders shots.

Can the Canon EF-S 60mm macro be used on a full-frame camera?

Not on full-frame DSLRs. EF-S lenses are made for APS-C and the rear element would hit the mirror. On a full-frame EOS R body with the EF-RF adapter it works, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size.