Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M vs Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Zeiss 50mm f/2 has a wider field of view. Tamron 60mm f/2 has a longer reach.
The Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M is a 50mm f/2 prime, and the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 is a 60mm f/2 prime. On paper the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
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Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M better than the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1?
- Wider field of view (50mm vs 60mm)
- 5 mm shorter (75.3 mm vs 80 mm long)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2015 vs 2009)
Why is the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 better than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M?
- Longer reach (60mm vs 50mm)
- 380 g lighter (350 g vs 730 g)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 67 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 has the edge: it is 380 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.23 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M | Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 60mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 730 g (25.75 oz) | 350 g (12.35 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 81 x 75.3 mm | 73 x 80 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) | 0.23 m (9.06 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | — | 7 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 6 groups | 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F | Nikon F, Sony A, Canon EF-S |
| Released | 2015 | 2009 |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Tamron
- 75.3 × 81 mm
- 80 × 73 mm
The Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 is 5 mm longer and 380 g lighter than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M.
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Sample frames
Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M or the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1?
- The Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 weighs 350 g, 380 g less than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M (730 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M or the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1?
- The Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 focuses down to 0.23 m, against 0.24 m for the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M.
- Do the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M and the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M or the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 has the edge: it is 380 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M or the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Tamron SP AF 60 mm f/2.0 Di II LD (IF) Macro 1:1 has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.23 m.
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