The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro and the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM with a length of 70mm, is 39mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro's 70mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM weighs 335g, 39% (215g) lighter than the 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro's weight of 550g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM has the Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
60mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
