7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro vs Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro
7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 has optical image stabilization. Meike 60mm f/2.8 is 250 g lighter.
The 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro is a 60mm f/2.8 prime, and the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro is a 60mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro better than the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro?
- Has optical image stabilization
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2023)
Why is the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro better than the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro?
- 250 g lighter (300 g vs 550 g)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 67 mm)
- $155 cheaper ($179.99 list price vs $335 list price)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.17 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro has the edge: it is 250 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro | Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60mm | 60mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Macro lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 550 g | 300 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 109 x 70 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.17 m ◆ | 0.175 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements / 12 groups | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Price | $335 list price | $179.99 list price ◆ |
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Sample frames
7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro or the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro?
- The Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro weighs 300 g, 250 g less than the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro (550 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro or the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro?
- The 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro focuses down to 0.17 m, against 0.17 m for the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro.
- Do the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro and the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro have image stabilization?
- Only the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro has optical image stabilization.
- Is the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro or the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.17 m.
- Is the 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro or the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro has the edge: it is 250 g lighter to carry.
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