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Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm
The bright f/2 maximum aperture is rare for a 1:1 macro lens, enabling strong subject isolation and low-light shooting on APS-C Sony DSLRs. Its bundled accessory kit adds value with tripods, filters, and a backpack for an all-in-one starter solution. This lens is best for macro photographers and portrait shooters who need a fast, 90mm-equivalent focal length without investing in separate, specialized optics.
Focal length 60mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony A
Weight 390 g
af type Autofocus
lens type macro
48 Overall Score
Price $349
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 60 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Broad-Band Anti-Reflective Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony A |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 230 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 60mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 390 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP 60mm f/2 1:1 Macro 60mm | 53.9 | 13.2 | 65.3 | 80.6 | 74.1 | 20.2 | 44.7 | 33.6 | 70.7 | 36.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
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