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 Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED 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 Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED with a length of 89mm, is 20mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED 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. Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED weighs 425g, 22% (125g) 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 Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
7Artisans 60mm f2.8 2x Macro is also available in the Sony E and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
60mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
