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Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD (IF) Macro G005
Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD (IF) Macro G005 is a camera glass specially designed for aps-c cameras. It allows you to take close-up photos of small objects with great detail. The lens has a wide aperture of f/2, which means it can capture more light and create a shallow depth of field, resulting in a smooth and creamy bokeh effect. You can use autofocus or manual focus depending on your preference. The lens is made up of 14 elements in 10 groups, which ensures sharp and clear images. The lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, which can occur when shooting in bright light. The lens is well-built and durable, and it can last you a long time if you take good care of it. The lens has a resolution that can capture fine details in your photos. If you are looking for alternatives, there are other macro lenses available in the market, but this lens is a good option for its price and features. The lens manufacturing time is not specified, but it is likely to take a few weeks or months to produce. Overall, the Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD (IF) Macro G005 lens is a great choice for photographers who want to take close-up photos with a wide aperture and good image quality.
Positives:
– The Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD (IF) Macro G005 lens is not just a great macro lens, it’s also an excellent lens for all around use.
– The sharpness and color rendering of this lens are outstanding, even compared to more expensive lenses.
– The autofocus feature works very well, making it easy to quickly capture sharp images.
Negatives:
– The lens barrel can feel a bit plasticky and less durable than some other lenses in this price range.
Conclusion:
Overall, the Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD (IF) Macro G005 lens is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a versatile macro lens that also performs well for other types of photography. Its sharpness, color rendition, and autofocus capabilities make it a great value for its price, despite its somewhat less sturdy build quality.
Optical design
Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Full frame equivalent focal length is 90.0 mm.
Physical characteristics
Weights 400 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 80 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.
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Ebay.com rated as 4.5/5
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8 lens-club.ru user rated as 4.25/5
Ebay.com Jun 26, 2022 –
Great Dual-Purpose lens This lens is a very convenient dual lens. In this one lens you get a great 1:1 macro lens and a fast (f/2) medium telephoto for portraits. I have the Nikon mount version and yes, it is for APS-C sensor cameras (which Nikon announced it is phasing out the APS-C DSLR’s) but this lens can be used on the Full-Frame DSLR’s. This lens is a win-win for Nikon users. Other features worth mentioning are the built-in focusing motor so it auto-focuses on the cameras which need AF-S feature and no rotation of the front filter ring. You cannot go wrong with the purchase of this lens especially if you find it in mint condition under $200.
Ebay.com Jan 02, 2011 –
Great portrait / macro lens!!! I couldn’t be more satisfied with this lens! I was looking for a macro lens which I could double as a portrait lens, but wasn’t happy with the f/2.8 aperture of the regular macro lenses on the market.
Tamron is the only to offer a f/2 macro lens for Canon EOS cameras. And the focal length (60mm) is just perfect for portraits in a APS-C camera (equivalent to 96mm).
I used this lens a lot at the holidays parties. This is a fuc*** sharp lens! Every detail in the subject is evident, from eyelashes to skin pores. It is simply amazing, it is sharp even at f/2. Well, it can be a problem for portraits, since it reveals every single “defect” of the person skin, but just for professional purposes. And extra sharpening is always useful for macro photography.
The bokeh is really really beautiful, very soft and flattering. The f/2 aperture is really welcome for portraits, due to the thin DOF. Colors are really nice, a little bit on the warmer side, but look very real, even when using Auto WB. Construction is very decent, lens robust but it is not heavy. It comes with a good and very useful hood, and Tamron’s lens caps are the best ever.
The downsides are on the auto focus issue. It doesn’t have a USM / HSM focus motor, so auto focus is not super fast, although it is fast enough for most of the situations. Due to the lacking of an auto-focus limiter, it sometimes hunts the focus all the way from infinity to macro distance, which can be a little annoying.
I am very very happy and totally satisfied with this lens, and I would even recommend the Tamron 60mm f/2 macro rather than the Canon 60mm f/2.8 USM macro, which I had before this one. Go ahead and just buy one!
Ebay.com Aug 21, 2019 –
IQ Good, AF Clunky Pros: If you nail focus the subject is sharp and backgrounds are smooth. Nice for portraits, and doubles as a good macro lens.
Cons: AF is slow and noisy if it has to travel far. It sometimes hunts and occasionally misses the mark, especially in “Live View”. Some fringing and “glow” wide open on high contrast edges.
Ebay.com Mar 03, 2011 –
Simply an amazing lens! What more can you say!? f/2, a bit faster then most f/2.8 offerings. It is a macro lens and does its job quite well too I might add. Price is not bad at all and quite competitive within the market. Build quality is typical Tamron, feels kind of cheap but in reality they hold up superbly and can take a beating too! Image Quality, sharpness, contrast, color reproduction, all are stunning! Sharpness is razor! Definitely a nice macro as well as portraiture lens. Bokeh is also very nice!
Ebay.com Jan 27, 2020 –
much more than macro I bought this for it’s macro capability but it’s also a great lens for whatever. it’s much sharper than other more expensive lenses that I have and the colors are perfect. auto focus works great too.