Tamron's APS-C macro prime — the SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II for Nikon with fast f/2 speed.
The Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD Macro 1:1 is a fast autofocus macro prime from Tamron's Super Performance line for APS-C DSLR cameras. Di II designates APS-C-only coverage, LD indicates low-dispersion glass, and 1:1 confirms true life-size macro reproduction.
The lens delivers 60mm (90mm equivalent on APS-C) at f/2 maximum aperture with 1:1 macro capability, LD glass for chromatic aberration control, AF on APS-C Nikon F bodies, and Di II APS-C-only image circle. The f/2 aperture is unusually fast for a dedicated macro lens.
The combination of f/2 maximum aperture, 1:1 macro capability, and fast AF in an APS-C-optimised design makes this unusual in the macro lens category. At 90mm equivalent it provides natural working distance for insect and close-up photography. The SP designation ensures high optical quality.
Test AF accuracy at both macro and infinity distances. Verify 1:1 magnification. Check LD glass condition. Test AF speed — macro AF can be slow on some implementations. Verify Di II APS-C image circle on the intended Nikon APS-C body.