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 Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG 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
- Nikon F (DX) Mount
- Weight: 400g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 80mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.23m
- Max Magnification:1x
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Top Features
- 70mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 527g.
- Diameter: 76mm
- Length: 95mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
- Max Magnification:1x
Our Winner: Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro over Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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
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
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 Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro All Features
General
Tamron 60mm f2 II LD IF Macro
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
Brand
Tamron
Sigma
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Macro Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (DX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
APS-C / DX
35mm FF
Focal Range
60mm
70mm
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
F2.0
F2.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
7
9
Optics
Optical Elements
14
10
Optical Groups
10
9
Special Elements
2 LD glass elements
3 SLD glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.23m
0.25m
Max Magnification
1X
1X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Yes
No
Focus Method
Internal
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
No
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
yes
Physical Specs
Weight
400g
527g
Diameter
73mm
76mm
Length
80mm
95mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
55mm
Unknown
Filter Notes
Does not rotate on focusing
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Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
LH620-01
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
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