Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro vs Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro and Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro.

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Product
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Name Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Release Year 2008 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A 599 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Aperture
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Focal Length 70-200 mm 60 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 89 mm 73 mm
Length 194 mm 89 mm
Weight 1150 gr 425 gr
Other
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HA001 HB-42
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A001