Nikon Nikkor
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
 vs
Canon
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM.
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:2 (0.5x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS:1:2 (0.5x)
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM:1:1 (1x)
Length Short Help
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS:69 mm
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM:70 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$369
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$489
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the SP 60mm f/2 Di II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the SP 60mm f/2 Di II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Length Longer
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$449
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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