Fast f/2 macro lens for Canon APS-C with 1:1 magnification and portrait capability.
The Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II LD IF Macro is a fast macro lens for Canon EF mount APS-C cameras, providing a 96mm equivalent field of view with a uniquely fast f/2 maximum aperture. The combination of macro capability and f/2 speed makes it an exceptionally versatile lens for both close-up work and portrait photography.
Optical quality is excellent with the LD (Low Dispersion) glass controlling chromatic aberration effectively. The lens achieves true 1:1 macro magnification while also delivering outstanding results at portrait distances where the f/2 aperture creates beautiful background blur. The SP (Super Performance) designation confirms Tamron's premium build tier.
Build quality is good with solid construction and a smooth focus ring. The internal focusing design maintains a constant physical length regardless of focus distance, which aids handling and prevents the front element from approaching subjects too closely during macro work. The lens balances well on APS-C Canon bodies.
On the used market, the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Macro offers a unique combination of fast aperture and macro capability that no other APS-C lens matches. For Canon APS-C shooters wanting a single lens that excels at both macro photography and portraiture, it provides versatility that separate macro and portrait lenses cannot match.