Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens

EF-S 60mm Macro USM
Maker Canon
Technical data
Type Prime
Focus drive Ultrasonic motor
Focal length 60mm
Crop factor APS-C
Aperture (max/min) f/2.8 – f/32
Close focus distance 0.20 m (7.9 in)
Max. magnification 1:1
Diaphragm blades 7
Construction 12 elements / 8 groups
Features
Short back focus  Yes
Lens-based stabilization  No
Macro capable  Yes
Unique features 1:1 macro
Application Macro/portrait
Physical
Max. length 69.8 mm
Diameter 73 mm
Weight 335 g (0.74 lb)
Filter diameter 52 mm
Accessories
Lens hood ET-67B
Angle of view
Horizontal 20° 40'
Vertical 14° 10'
Diagonal 25° 30'
History
Introduction 2005
Retail info
MSRP US $400 USD

The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is Canon's only EF-S (APS-C sensor specific) macro lens. Introduced in 2005, it was the first EF-S prime lens, and remained the only EF-S prime lens until the announcement of the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM in September 2014. It can only be used on cameras with a 1.6x crop factor and is the equivalent of a 96mm lens mounted on a 35mm format camera. As such this lens also can be a good choice for portrait photography.

Its front element does not rotate, nor does it protrude when focusing. This is especially useful when working with a polarization filter or close to the subject.

The circular aperture results in a pleasantly soft bokeh.[1][2][3]

Example images

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References

  1. "Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM macro – Test Report / Review". photozone.de. Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  2. "Canon EF-S 60/2.8 Macro Lens Review". photo.net. Retrieved 23 June 2008.
  3. "Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens Review". the-digital-picture.com. Retrieved 5 February 2009.
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