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Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro

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Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro

Focal length
60 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
400 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
23 cm
Length
80 mm

At a Glance

This macro lens for Canon EF is made for APS-C cameras only and equals 96 mm in full-frame terms. It reaches 1:1 magnification at a 23 cm minimum focus distance, with a maximum aperture of f/2. The lens weighs 400 g. It suits macro, product shots, portraits and events.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits
  • Events

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
60 mm
Max. focal length
60 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
400 g (0.88 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
23 cm (9.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)
Diameter
73 mm (2.87 in)
Released
June 2009

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro fit?

The Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro 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.

Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensTamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF MacroCanon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USMVenus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra MacroMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II
Focal length60 mm60 mm60 mm58 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.8f/2.8f/1.9
Weight400 g335 g503 g270 g
Filter diameter55 mm52 mm62 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance23 cm20 cm18.5 cm50 cm
Length80 mm69.8 mm70 mm71 mm
Autofocusyesyesnono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro weigh?

The Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro weighs 400 g. It is 80 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro use?

The Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro is 23 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 96 mm in full-frame terms.

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