Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Sharp 1:1 macro lens for APS-C sensors

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80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 18
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 15
Brand Canon
Model 0284B005

Key Features

FORMAT Designed exclusively for Canon EF-S APS-C sensor cameras
MAGNIFICATION True 1:1 life-size macro magnification capability
OPTICS 12 elements in 8 groups with high-precision glass
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual focus
APERTURE f/2.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance
DIAPHRAGM 7-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
CONSTRUCTION Internal focusing system prevents front element rotation
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Canon EOS DSLR APS-C bodies
COATING Super Spectra coatings to minimize ghosting and flare
MIN FOCUS 20cm minimum focusing distance from sensor plane
FILTER 52mm front filter thread diameter
MOUNT Canon EF-S lens mount
WEIGHT Lightweight 335g design for portability

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring with full-time override
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Macro Prime
Focal Length 60mm (96mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/32
Lens Construction 12 elements in 8 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 1.0x
Diaphragm Blades 7
Filter Size 52mm
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weight 335g
Dimensions 73 x 69.8 mm