Nikon Nikkor
AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
 vs
Canon
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

vs

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Slightly smaller diameter 73 mm vs 89 mm
Help
 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
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
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED:Nikon AF-S
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM:Canon USM
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
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
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 AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Magnification Has worse macro
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS 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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

Macro lens

$449
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Aperture Wider aperture
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Max focal length Better telephoto
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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 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
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 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro 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 Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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