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Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro A Mount Review

Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro

Main Features

  • 60mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 400g / 0.88 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 73mm x 80mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.23m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro Overview


Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelAverage
StreetAverage
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeAverage
MacroVery Good

Reasons to Buy Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
Minimum focus distance of 0.23m / 9.1 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing


Lens Mount

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (DX) mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro has a maximum diameter of 73mm and total length of 80mm. It weighs 400g / 14.1 oz.

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro has a filter thread of 55mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro:

  • 55mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 55mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 55mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro has a fixed focal length of 60mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 90mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.23m.


Aperture

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro has a max aperture of F2.0 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . Special elements used in this design is 2 LD glass elements.

Lens Hood

Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 60mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 2 LD glass elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.23m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 400g
Diameter 73mm
Length 80mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 55mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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