Tamron
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly smaller diameter 74 mm vs 89 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
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
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 AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$449
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Magnification Has worse macro
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX 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 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Length Shorter
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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