Tamron SP AFG005S-700
The f/2.0 maximum aperture and two ED elements deliver sharp, low-aberration macro images with smooth background blur, backed by a 1:1 reproduction ratio and internal focusing for precise control. At 390g, this compact 90mm-equivalent lens doubles as a fast portrait prime on APS-C Sony and Minolta bodies, aided by seamless full-time manual focus override. It’s best for macro photographers who need a lightweight, bright lens for detailed close-ups and environmental portraits without breaking their carry budget.
About This Lens
The f/2.0 maximum aperture and two ED elements deliver sharp, low-aberration macro images with smooth background blur, backed by a 1:1 reproduction ratio and internal focusing for precise control. At 390g, this compact 90mm-equivalent lens doubles as a fast portrait prime on APS-C Sony and Minolta bodies, aided by seamless full-time manual focus override. It’s best for macro photographers who need a lightweight, bright lens for detailed close-ups and environmental portraits without breaking their carry budget.
- Focal length 60mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount Sony Alpha, Minolta AF
- Weight g 390
- Af type autofocus
- Lens type macro
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong optical (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average aperture (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile) 34th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 60 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Broad-Band Anti-Reflective Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony Alpha, Minolta AF |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 230 |
| Max Magnification | 1x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron SP AFG005S-700 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 60mm | 16-300mm | 15-35mm | 56mm | 55mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony Alpha, Minolta AF | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 390 | 1089 | 840 | 171 | 280 | 413 |
| AF Type | autofocus | HLA | Nano USM | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP AFG005S-700 | 53.3 | 13.5 | 60.7 | 77 | 71.4 | 20.6 | 44.9 | 34.4 | 40 | 34.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.3 | 94.4 | 33.8 | 84.5 | 98.9 | 94.5 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94.1 | 80.1 | 43.8 | 70.1 | 90.3 | 77.6 | 80.3 | 76.6 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 86 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.5 | 80.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 70.1 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 63.3 | 0 | 95.9 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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