Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD (IF) A-mount lens review by tekwizard
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sharpness: 5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.6 | tested on:
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ownership: | I own this lens |
compared to: | Minolta 50 F2.8 Macro Minolta 50 F1.4 Zeiss Tessar 45 F2.8 |
price paid: | 200€ (used) |
positive: | Sharp F2 Internal focusing Bokeh Object distance at 1:1 |
negative: | Plastic build Auto focus can hunt |
comment: | The lens is light, sharp, has a beautiful bokeh and doubles as a good walk around optics. Compared with the old and cheaper Minolta 50 F2.8 Macro, the Tamron is similarly sharp but shows less contrast and I prefer the slightly more vibrant Minolta colours. Auto focus of both lenses is comparable but the Minolta hunts much less. If it wasn't for the bokeh and portrait capabilities I would drop the Tamron and keep the Minolta. |
rating summary

- total reviews: 28
- sharpness: 4.89
- color: 4.89
- build: 4.32
- distortion: 4.86
- flare control: 4.89
- overall: 4.77