List Price : Price : $469.00
Product Description
The Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD 1:1 Macro (model G005) is the industrys first medium telephoto macro lens designed for APS-C size digital SLR cameras that features a fast maximum aperture of F/2.0one stop faster than the F/2.8 maximum aperture found on conventional macro lenses in the same class. The SP AF60mm F/2.0 covers an equivalent angle of view of 93mm when converted to the 35mm format. With is fast F/2.0 maximum aperture, the new macro delivers dramatically attractive blurred background effects. And the addition of Internal Focusing (IF) and Full Time Manual Focus Control Mechanism to its list of highlight features makes this lightweight and compact 1:1 macro lens incredibly easy to use. 1:1 life size macro lens featuring a fast maximum aperture of f/2 Employs two large low-dispersion glass elements to attain high optical quality Boasts a best-in-class maximum working distance of 100mm for its category Broad-band anti-reflection coating to countermeasure ghosting and flare Lightweight and compact body measuring at 73mm in its maximum diameter Internal focusing system that does not extend the length of the lens Full-time manual control mechanism A sleek silhouette and elegant outer design
- World's first F2.0 Macro for APS-C DSLRs; ideal for portrait and macro shooting
- Longest working distance in its class (100mm); Two LD Glass elements
- 93mm equivalent on APS-C DSLRs
- Full-time manual control mechanism; Internal Focusing
- For Canon digital SLRs
Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Reviews
Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Reviews
| 27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:  Great Lens for Portraits (Beware of AF on xxD and 7D), Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) Before I bought this lens I used a friends Canon 100mm Macro. While that was a great lens I felt 100mm was too much reach to use everyday. I also used another friends 50mm f1.8 and wasn't happy with it either, though the distance was better for using as a walking around lens. This lens is the best of both worlds for me. Pros: 60mm is a great distance Fixed lenses offer incredible image quality, this lens is no exception. Solid contruction. Light weight (much lighter than the 100mm) Comes with a hood. Cons: AF can be slow/sometimes it searches, but it isn't too loud. Conculsion: This lens hasn't left my XSi body sense I got it. It is truly wonderful. The AF was a bit of a problem at first but once I attached a Speedlite 430 the AF assist beam almost completely eliminated the problem. I highly recommend this lens. UPDATE: 3/9/11: - Canon has confirmed that some... Read more 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:  Quality Lens, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) This is my first true macro lens. I have had it for about a month now and am using it with a Canon Rebel XSi. I am very pleased with its performance and the great shots it has produced. The pictures I've gotten are extremely crisp. The ability to use manual focus while in the Auto focus mode is a very nice feature. You don't have to take the camera from your eye to switch off the auto focus. That is a time and picture saver especially when you have a situation such as a bee or other insect flying around and you only have seconds to get that great shot. I love the feel of the focus ring and overall feel of this lens. It feels smooth and has the feel of a quality product. I find the speed (f2) great for those close-ups of insects such as bees or flowers on an overcast day where you don't want to use a flash. Image stabilization would be nice, but that would add to the cost. This is my second Tamron lens and again I am very pleased with this product and the results I have gotten. I would... Read more 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful: The Best 60mm Macro on The Market, This review is from: Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) My friend just bought this lens and let me check it out. In one word Fantastic! It is among the sharpest lens I have seen in a lens of this class even wide open. I have a 50D and that camera is pure torture on lesser lenses, but the Tamron has no problem keeping up with its hunger for resolution. The other two reviewers commented on the price, but I don't see that as a con as you are paying only a little more over Nikon and Canons (other brands to) for an extra stop. This is worth it to me. Most would argue you don't need the extra stop on most macro as you usually want more depth of field and this is true, but this lens also is intended for portraiture and for that the extra light does come in really handy, even when doing flowers and what not a shallow DoF can help add interest to a subject. This lens does not have the build of say an "L" lens but does seem sturdy and have no doubts it would hold up well even if it got some rough treatment. The focus ring is smooth and... Read more |
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