Tamron
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha
 vs
Sony
100mm f/2.8 Macro

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better wide angle 60 mm vs 100 mm
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 40% better wide angle
Slightly shorter 80 mm vs 99 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly cheaper $489.00 vs $798.00
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 The best price we've seen is $309 cheaper (around 40% less)
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha

Reasons to consider the Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Slightly better telephoto 100 mm vs 60 mm
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 Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Learn more about
the Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

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
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Zeiss 85mm f/4 Tele-Tessar T* ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 85mm f/4 Tele-Tessar T* ZM Leica-m

Portrait lens

$940
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 85mm f/4 Tele-Tessar T* ZM Leica-m vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the 85mm f/4 Tele-Tessar T* ZM Leica-m vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$448
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Macro lens

$198
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Fisheye lens

$298
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha
Compare the E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Lens

$199
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro Sony-alpha

Portrait lens

$769
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro Sony-alpha vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$1,339
Min focal length Better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k vs the 100mm f/2.8 Macro

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