topic Confusion about this lense in EF & RF Lenses

Confusion about this lense

jmark — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:18:14 GMT

I just recently bought Tamron 60mm f/2 Di II LD IF Macro 1:1 SP AF lense. The website i bought it from states that it is an EF/s lense, but the lense itself has a red dot (as if it is an EF lense). I plan on upgrading my camera in not so long to a camera to a 6D mkii or something similar which only takes EF lenses. So I'm considering sending this lense back for a refund.

Is it EF or EF/s?

Re: Confusion about this lense

Waddizzle — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:22:32 GMT

Contact Tamron or the retailer.

Re: Confusion about this lense

kvbarkley — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:47:56 GMT

The docs say it is for "APS-C", but if I was Tamron, I would always use an EF mount, even for lenses optimised for APS-C. Why reverse engineer *two* mounts, when one will suffice?

Re: Confusion about this lense

RobertTheFat — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:02:38 GMT

@kvbarkley wrote:
The docs say it is for "APS-C", but if I was Tamron, I would always use an EF mount, even for lenses optimised for APS-C. Why reverse engineer *two* mounts, when one will suffice?

Because a lens optimized for APS-C will be too close to the focal plane of a FF camera and may interfere with the mirror. Also, if the image doesn't fill the frame, the buyer will gripe.

Re: Confusion about this lense

shadowsports — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:07:00 GMT

If the lens is model #G005E, its APS-C. Not a bad lens if you plan to stay with an APS-C body. Not a good choice for FF at 96mm (equivlent).

If you want macro, the Canon 100mm Macro is a better choice for FF (EF) mount. More costly, but a better lens system match for a FF body.

Re: Confusion about this lense

jmark — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:46:55 GMT

That's what I thought. Then why does it have a red dot?

Re: Confusion about this lense

ebiggs1 — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:08:04 GMT

"Then why does it have a red dot?"

The correct and full name of the lens in question is Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon EF.

Although the lens is designed for a crop body it has an EF mount and can be used on a FF body. I, personally, have never used this lens so I can not say how well it will work on a FF but I suspect it will be less than fantastic. Maybe it is fantastic?

IMHO, the lens you want and it is nearly the same price is the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens. Both lenses are in the same level of good intermediate quality but the nod goes to the Canon. Rule of thumb, don't buy 3rd world if Canon has the same or nearly the same lens.

Re: Confusion about this lense

jmark — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:24:20 GMT

Ah okay. Thanks for the tip! I'm pretty new to all this. Right, back to the store it goes then 😊

Re: Confusion about this lense

jmark — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:25:42 GMT

I'll also add, that on my Canon 200D it takes lovely photos, but since I wouldn't mind upgrading the body within the next year, I think I'll spend a little more on a Camera macro lense.

Re: Confusion about this lense

jmark — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:26:05 GMT

*canon

Re: Confusion about this lense

ebiggs1 — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:28:30 GMT

"*canon"

Got it! Stick with Canon as much as you can. Life will be better.