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Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
- Focal length
- 60 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 335 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm
- Length
- 69.8 mm
At a Glance
This macro prime for Canon EF on APS-C reproduces subjects at 1:1 and focuses down to 20 cm. The 60 mm focal length equals 96 mm on full frame, a short telephoto view, with an aperture of f/2.8. It has USM autofocus and full-time manual focus. It suits macro, product photography and portraits.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Portraits
Worth knowing
- Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 60 mm
- Max. focal length
- 60 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 335 g (0.74 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm (7.87 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:1 (1×)
- Length
- 69.8 mm (2.75 in)
- Diameter
- 73 mm (2.87 in)
- Released
- March 2005
Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com, global.canon
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM fit?
The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 96 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.
Canon EF cameras
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM | Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro | Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 335 g | 400 g | 503 g | 515 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 55 mm | 62 mm | 49 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 20 cm | 23 cm | 18.5 cm | 26 cm |
| Length | 69.8 mm | 80 mm | 70 mm | 106 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | no | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM: FAQ
Does the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM has autofocus.
Does the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM have image stabilization?
No, the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM weigh?
The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM weighs 335 g. It is 69.8 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.
What filter size does the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM use?
The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM a full-frame lens?
No, the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 96 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro
60mm · f/2
Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro
60mm · f/2.8
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
70mm · f/2.8
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
70mm · f/2.8
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro
65mm · f/2.8
Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
50mm · f/2.8
Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro
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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro
50mm · f/2.5
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