Tamron SP G005NII 60mm
As the first f/2.0 macro lens for APS-C DSLRs, it pairs a bright maximum aperture with a class-leading 100mm working distance and two LD elements for sharp 1:1 magnification. Internal focusing and a full-time manual control mechanism offer precise handling, while the 400g build and 93mm equivalent focal length make it a versatile portrait option. This lens is best for Nikon DX-format macro shooters who prioritize a fast aperture and extended working distance for detailed close-up work.
Focal length 60mm
Aperture f/60
Mount Nikon F
Weight 400 g
af type Built-In-Motor
lens type macro
28 Overall Score
Price $650
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (1th percentile)
- Below average aperture (2th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 60 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/60 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Built-In-Motor |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 100 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron SP G005NII 60mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 60mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/60 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 400 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Built-In-Motor | HLA | STM | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP G005NII 60mm | 54.9 | 1.4 | 43.9 | 91.9 | 35.2 | 1.5 | 44.4 | 34.1 | 66.9 | 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 G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| 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 |
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