Canon International 242H198 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM camera kit

Macro lens for APS-C SLRs

The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is built for EOS digital SLR cameras with APS-C sensors. It gives a 25-degree angle of view that matches a 96mm lens on a 35mm body. Photographers who want life-size close-ups of insects, flowers or product details will find the 1:1 magnification useful. It is not suited for shooters who need wider fields of view or zoom flexibility.

1:1 magnification and working distance

The floating optical system focuses down to true 1:1 reproduction without extending the barrel. At the minimum focus distance the subject fills the frame while the lens stays compact. The f/2.8 maximum aperture provides a bright viewfinder image and shallow depth of field when desired. Photographers who need greater working distance for skittish subjects or higher magnification ratios will reach the limits of this design.

Ring USM and inner focusing

A ring-type ultrasonic motor drives fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual override. Inner focusing keeps the front element stationary, so polarisers and ring lights stay aligned during focus changes. Super Spectra coatings reduce flare and ghosting in backlit macro scenes. The barrel measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long, making it easy to carry in a small bag. Users who require weather sealing or a longer focal length for macro work should look elsewhere.