Used Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD (IF) Macro - Canon EF-S Fit

Condition & contents

At a glance: Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II Macro - fast 1:1 macro and portrait prime for Canon APS-C.

About this lens

The Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD (IF) Macro is a fast 1:1 macro prime designed for APS-C DSLRs. At 60mm on APS-C it acts like a 90mm short-telephoto macro on full-frame - a sweet-spot focal length for macro, product and portrait. The f/2 aperture is exceptional for a macro lens (most are f/2.8 or slower).

Build & handling

Works with

• Canon EF-S APS-C DSLRs (Rebel series, 7D, 80D, 90D, etc.)
• Not designed for Canon EF full-frame DSLRs (Di II is APS-C only)
• Canon RF APS-C mirrorless (R7, R10, R50) via EF-EOS R adapter

Best for

A rare fast-aperture APS-C macro - f/2 is a full stop faster than Canon's own EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro. Doubles as a portrait lens (96mm equivalent, f/2 for separation) and a true 1:1 macro. Di II means APS-C only - won't cover full-frame.

Frequently asked questions

Is it true 1:1 macro?

Yes. 1:1 (life-size) maximum magnification at the 0.23m minimum focus distance.

Will it work on a Canon full-frame DSLR like the 5D?

Not fully. Tamron Di II lenses are designed for APS-C coverage - on a full-frame body you'll get heavy vignetting.

Does this lens have image stabilisation?

No — this lens does not have image stabilisation.

Will it work on Canon RF mirrorless bodies?

No. Canon EF-S lenses do not mount on RF mirrorless bodies. Consider an RF-S lens (for APS-C RF bodies) or a full-frame EF lens with the EF-EOS R adapter instead.