Canon's dedicated APS-C macro with USM — true 1:1 at 96mm equiv, a sharp and practical macro option.
The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM was released in 2005 as the macro prime for Canon EOS APS-C bodies, achieving 1:1 life-size magnification at 0.20m minimum focus distance. Twelve elements in 8 groups. Seven aperture blades. 52mm filter thread. At 335g. Ring USM autofocus.
Twelve elements in 8 groups. Seven aperture blades. The 52mm filter thread. At 335g the lens is moderate for a macro prime. Minimum focus distance of 0.20m; 1:1 (life-size) magnification. Ring USM for fast, quiet AF with full-time manual override. f/2.8 maximum aperture. APS-C image circle (EF-S). Canon EF-S mount.
The EF-S 60mm provides 92mm full-frame equivalent perspective on APS-C bodies — a short telephoto macro focal length providing adequate working distance for insects and small subjects from 20cm. The ring USM enables full-time manual focus override during AF operation for precise macro focusing. No IS — macro photography at this magnification level typically requires tripod support.
On the used market the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is affordable as a compact APS-C macro prime. Condition checks: ring USM AF response, 52mm front element for marks. APS-C only (EF-S). 1:1 native magnification. Compatible with all Canon EOS APS-C bodies with EF-S mount.