Tamron
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 7x 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 Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly shorter 54 mm vs 80 mm
Help
 More than 30% shorter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f:f/2
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
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 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
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
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$570
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

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

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

Macro lens

$449
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef 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 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$449
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

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