List Price : Price : $499.00
Product Description
The Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD 1:1 Macro (model G005) is the industrys first medium telephoto macro lens designed for APS-C size digital SLR cameras that features a fast maximum aperture of F/2.0one stop faster than the F/2.8 maximum aperture found on conventional macro lenses in the same class. The SP AF60mm F/2.0 covers an equivalent angle of view of 93mm when converted to the 35mm format. With is fast F/2.0 maximum aperture, the new macro delivers dramatically attractive blurred background effects. And the addition of Internal Focusing (IF) and Full Time Manual Focus Control Mechanism to its list of highlight features makes this lightweight and compact 1:1 macro lens incredibly easy to use. 1:1 life size macro lens featuring a fast maximum aperture of f/2 Employs two large low-dispersion glass elements to attain high optical quality Boasts a best-in-class maximum working distance of 100mm for its category Broad-band anti-reflection coating to countermeasure ghosting and flare Lightweight and compact body measuring at 73mm in its maximum diameter Internal focusing system that does not extend the length of the lens Full-time manual control mechanism A sleek silhouette and elegant outer design Nikon
- World's first F2.0 Macro for APS-C DSLRs; ideal for portrait and macro shooting
- Longest working distance in its class (100mm); Two LD Glass elements
- 93mm equivalent on APS-C DSLRs
- Full-time manual control mechanism; Internal Focusing
- For Sony digital SLRs
Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras Reviews
Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras Reviews
| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:  Very Very Sharp, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) This I think is Tamron's sharpest lens dyxum.com comments 4.91 is one of their highest ratings overall ratings: 4.91 sharpness rating: 4.95 color rating: 5.00 build rating: 4.70 distortion rating: 4.90 flare control: 5.00 downside noisy focus What a beautiful lens !, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) I was initially apprehensive about the short focal length, but it's very easy to handle, has a decent heft to it, and is simply a superb lens. The bokeh is pleasing, and the pictures tack sharp. I have not had much success with Tamron before, but decided to give this one a try. A very good macro lens, and doubles as a decent portrait lens. I am very glad I did ! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:  Nice Lens for the Money, By WWJDwithCA (Chicagoland) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) The AF60 is my first Tamron lens, and I'm not disappointed! With the rebate I paid $400, which is really, really hard to beat for the quality and versatility of the lens.Look at the photos I've posted and not only is the lens an excellent macro lens, but it's an excellent portrait lens as well. Nice sharp focus, excellent color and bokah. The lens is primarily plastic construction so it doesn't add a lot of weight to my already full camera bag, but the downside of that is......plastic construction. But again, both of my Sigma lenses that have primarily metal construction cost twice as much. The biggest weakness in my mind with the lens is the slow focus, it does not have a high speed focus system. The focusing is quiet, but quite slow, in fact the slowest of any of my professional quality lenses. The F2 lens speed is however tremendous, I believe this is 3 clicks faster than my F2.8 Sigma, so the lens works really well in low light, but not if... Read more |
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