Tamron
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 6.5x larger in your photo
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Shorter 41 mm vs 80 mm
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 Around 50% shorter
Slightly lighter 132 g vs 400 g
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 3x lighter
Slightly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2
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 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.8 II captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $98.45 vs $489.00
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 The best price we've seen is $391 cheaper (5x less)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f:f/2
EF 50mm f/1.8 II:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Lens

$277
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$949
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Macro lens

$527
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Longer
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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