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Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro USM Review

Main Features

  • 60mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF-S Mount
  • Weight: 335g.
  • Diameter: 73mm
  • Length: 70mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.2m
  • Max Magnification:1x

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Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM Overview
Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM is an Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage. When mounted on a APS-C / DX sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 90mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this is a fast lens.
Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro USM

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF-S
Max_Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 60mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements Super Spectra coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 335g
Diameter 73mm
Length 70mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code ET-67B
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Soft Case LP1016
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro USM
is the Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro USM a Weather Sealed lens?
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is the Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro USM an Autofocus (AF) lens?
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