Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro vs Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8G ED Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro vs Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8G ED

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Macro Prime | Nikon F (DX)

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Macro Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro over Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8G ED

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8G ED over Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro

Diaphragm Blades	9 vs 7	better Bokeh

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro vs Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro	Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$499.00	$596.95
Lens Type	Macro Prime	Macro Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	60mm	60mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.0	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	14	12
Optical Groups	10	9
Special Elements	2 LD glass elements	1 ED glass lens, 2 aspherical lenses, 1 with Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.23m	0.19m
Max Magnification	1X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	400g	425g
Diameter	73mm	73mm
Length	80mm	89mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	55mm	62mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HB-42
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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