The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM and the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro 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. Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM with a length of 70mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 73mm.
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, which means it is 65g (16%) lighter than the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro which has a weight of 400g.
Filter Threads
The Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM has the Canon EF-S lens mount whereas the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro is also available in Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
60mm but while Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro's widest aperture value is
F2.0.