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Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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At its widest, the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8D

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f.
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D

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
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
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

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$949

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
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 Has a narrower aperture
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
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
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
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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410

Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800

Max focal length Better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly less magnification

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