Tamron AF 60mm f/2 SP Di II LD [IF] Macro - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict
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Sample Shots

The following sample shots were taken with a D7000 and RAW-converted via Capture One.

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Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/2.0
Exposure 1/4000s
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Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure 1/400s
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Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure 1/800s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure 1/2000s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure 1/2000s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure 1/1600s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure 1/200s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure 1/640s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure 1/400s
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Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/3.2
Exposure 1/500s
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Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure 1/160s
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Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure 1/160s
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Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure 1/320s
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Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 125
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure 1/4000s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 125
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure 1/1600s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 125
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/5.0
Exposure 1/1250s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 125
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure 1/500s
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D7000
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 60.0mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure 1/1600s

Verdict

The Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP Di II is a welcome addition to the range of 60mm macro lenses. It shows very high sharpness and pleasing bokeh, with its large aperture allows for nice subject separation and therefor qualifies for many more usages than just macro shots. CAs are a little on the high side, as is vignetting wide open, but that's the price one usually needs to pay for speed. The lens itself seems solid and is rather compact and light weight.

There's not much to criticise about this lens. Many would certainly have preferred a less noisy AF drive as it is available from the competition, but that's about it.

So, in summary, a very nice lens for an affordable price and certainly recommended to anyone considering a macro lens with this focal length.

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