Tamron
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 6.5x larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 60 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 30% better wide angle
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 Nikon 85mm f/1.8D
Slightly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.8D captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 60 mm
Help
 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f:f/2
85mm f/1.8D: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 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 Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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

Macro lens

$499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
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 Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Much less magnification
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

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