Tokina
100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Tamron
SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Slightly better telephoto 100 mm vs 60 mm
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 Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

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
Better wide angle 60 mm vs 100 mm
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 40% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 400 g vs 0.5 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
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

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

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

Macro lens

$899
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f 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 Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f
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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f 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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
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
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
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f 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
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
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
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Much less magnification
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

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