Tamron
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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 shorter 80 mm vs 95 mm
Help
 Around 20% shorter
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 Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f.
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the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
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 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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 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
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

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Much less magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Low light lens

$697
Length Shorter
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,843
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f
Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Macro lens

$847
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro vs the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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