Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macroto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Top Features
- 70mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 527g.
- Diameter: 76mm
- Length: 95mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
- Max Magnification:1x
Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro Top Features
- 60mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 55mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 400g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 80mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.23m
- Max Magnification:1x
Our Winner: Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro over Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro
Focal Length – Tele
70mm
vs
60mm
10mm more Tele coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
Focal Length – Wide
60mm
vs
70mm
10mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Weight
400g
vs
527g
127g lighter
Diameter
73mm
vs
76mm
3mm smaller in diameter
Length
80mm
vs
95mm
15mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance
0.23m
vs
0.25m
can focus closer to the subject
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro All Features
General
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro
Brand
Sigma
Tamron
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Macro Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
APS-C / DX
Focal Range
70mm
60mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Unknown
Unknown
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F2.0
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
7
Optics
Optical Elements
10
14
Optical Groups
9
10
Special Elements
3 SLD glass elements
2 LD glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.25m
0.23m
Max Magnification
1X
1X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
Micromotor
Full Time Manual
No
Yes
Focus Method
Unknown
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
No
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
yes
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
527g
400g
Diameter
76mm
73mm
Length
95mm
80mm
Materials
Metal mount
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
Unknown
55mm
Filter Notes
–
Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
LH620-01
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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