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Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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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

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Compare with other lenses

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

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.

LensCanon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USMTamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF MacroVenus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra MacroSigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
Focal length60 mm60 mm60 mm70 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2f/2.8f/2.8
Weight335 g400 g503 g515 g
Filter diameter52 mm55 mm62 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm23 cm18.5 cm26 cm
Length69.8 mm80 mm70 mm106 mm
Autofocusyesyesnoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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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.

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