Tamron SP AFG005S-700 60mm
The f/2.0 maximum aperture and two ED elements deliver sharp, low-aberration macro images with smooth background blur, backed by a 1:1 reproduction ratio and internal focusing for precise control. At 390g, this compact 90mm-equivalent lens doubles as a fast portrait prime on APS-C Sony and Minolta bodies, aided by seamless full-time manual focus override. It’s best for macro photographers who need a lightweight, bright lens for detailed close-ups and environmental portraits without breaking their carry budget.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong optical (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
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 | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | No |
| 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 AFG005S-700 60mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 60mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 390 | 615 | 726 | 413 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | STM | Autofocus | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP AFG005S-700 60mm | 54.9 | 15.8 | 60.1 | 77.7 | 70.5 | 24.5 | 44.4 | 34.1 | 45 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$474
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$560
Usage Scores
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