Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 (Model G005) is a life-size macro lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors that offers a fast maximum aperture of F/2.0. The Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 (Model G005), covers an equivalent angle of view of 93mm when converted to the 35mm format and boasts a maximum aperture of F/2.0—one stop faster than the F/2.8 maximum aperture found on conventional macro lenses in the same class. Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 (Model G005) is a fast life-size macro lens that delivers dramatically attractive blurred background effects.

The new life-size fast macro lens from Tamron is expected to be made available in mounts for Canon, Nikon (with built-in AF motor) and Sony. Tamron G005 with 55mm filter size measures 73mm x 80mm and weigh 400 grams. Price and launch schedule will be announced at a later date.