Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro vs Lensbaby Velvet 56 Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro vs Lensbaby Velvet 56

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Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro

Macro Prime | Nikon F (DX)

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Lensbaby Velvet 56

Standard Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro over Lensbaby Velvet 56

Focal Length - Tele	60mm vs 56mm	4mm more tele coverage
Diaphragm Blades	7 vs	better Bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Length	80 mm vs 86 mm	6 mm shorter
Filter Thread	55 mm vs 62 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Velvet 56 over Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro

Price	$370 vs $499	Cheaper by $129
Focal Length - Wide	56mm vs 60mm	4mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.6 vs 2	faster lens at wide
Diameter	72 mm vs 73 mm	1 mm smaller in diameter

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro vs Lensbaby Velvet 56 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro	Lensbaby Velvet 56
Brand	Tamron	Lensbaby
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$499.00	$369.99
Lens Type	Macro Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	60mm	56mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.0	F1.6
Min Aperture	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	14	unknown
Optical Groups	10	unknown
Special Elements	2 LD glass elements	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.23m	5m
Max Magnification	1X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	No AF
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Extending front
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	400g	400g
Diameter	73mm	72mm
Length	80mm	86mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	55mm	62mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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