Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro vs Canon MP-E 65mm f2.5 1-5x Macroto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro Top Features
- 60mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 55mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 400g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 80mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.23m
- Max Magnification:1x
Canon MP-E 65mm f2.5 1-5x Macro Top Features
- 65mm Focal Range
- F2.5 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 710g.
- Diameter: 81mm
- Length: 98mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.24m
- Max Magnification:5x
Our Winner: Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro over Canon MP-E 65mm f2.5 1-5x Macro
Focal Length – Wide
60mm
vs
65mm
5mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
2
vs
2.5
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2
vs
2.5
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
7
vs
6
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Focus Type
Internal Focusing
vs
Extending front
Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Weight
400g
vs
710g
310g lighter
Diameter
73mm
vs
81mm
8mm smaller in diameter
Length
80mm
vs
98mm
18mm shorter
Filter Thread
55mm
vs
58mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.23m
vs
0.24m
can focus closer to the subject
Focal Length – Tele
65mm
vs
60mm
5mm more Tele coverage
Max Sensor Coverage
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
Max Magnification
5x
vs
1x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro vs Canon MP-E 65mm f2.5 1-5x Macro All Features
General
Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro
Canon MP-E 65mm f2.5 1-5x Macro
Brand
Tamron
Canon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
Lens Type
Macro Prime
Macro Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
APS-C / DX
35mm FF
Focal Range
60mm
65mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Unknown
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.0
F2.5
Min Aperture
F22.0
F16.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
7
6
Optics
Optical Elements
14
10
Optical Groups
10
8
Special Elements
2 LD glass elements
UD-glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.23m
0.24m
Max Magnification
1X
5X
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Internal
Extending front
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
DoF Scale
No
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
400g
710g
Diameter
73mm
81mm
Length
80mm
98mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
55mm
58mm
Filter Notes
Does not rotate on focusing
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
No
Hood Code
Unknown
None
Tripod Collar
No
Yes
Optional Accessories
–
Soft Case LP1216
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