
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro
- Focal length
- 60 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 350 g
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 23 cm
- Length
- 80 mm
At a Glance
The Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro is an APS-C macro lens for Nikon F-mount with a full-frame equivalent of 90 mm. It reproduces at 1:1, focuses down to 23 cm and opens to f/2. Weighing 350 g, it is meant for macro and product work as well as portraits and events. On full frame it only works in crop mode.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Portraits
- Events
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
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
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 14
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 350 g (0.77 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
- August 2009
Manufacturer data: tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
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 designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 90 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro | Venus Laowa 60mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro | Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D | Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm F2.8G ED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 350 g | 503 g | 440 g | 425 g |
| Filter diameter | 55 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 23 cm | 18.5 cm | 22 cm | 18.5 cm |
| Length | 80 mm | 70 mm | 74.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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 350 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 90 mm in full-frame terms.
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