Feb 24, 2005 · The EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is the first true Macro lens in the EF-S series. A dynamic, compact, fast-focusing lens, it provides dramatic detail that goes beyond the human eye. Features:

Canon calls this the Canon Macro Lens EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM. EF: Electronic Focus. All modern Canon lenses do this. -S: Only works on newer, small (1.6x factor) DSLRs, which are the 40D, 30D, 20D, 20Da (astronomical), Digital Rebel XTi, Digital Rebel XT and the original Canon Digital Rebel. USM: Ultra-Sonic Motor: The focus motor operates silently.

The EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM utilizes a smaller image circle and a short back focal distance to enable macro photography up to life-size 1:1 magnification and a focal length equivalent to 96mm (35mm format), while also making possible a highly compact, lightweight design.

Autofocus shows its technologically modern performance - it is fast, quiet and accurate. The EF-S 60mm Macro incorporates Canon's excellent USM (Ultrasonic Motor) with FTM (Full Time Manual) focusing. An internal focusing design is used.

The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is Canon's first EF-S (APS-C sensor-specific) macro lens, and also the company's first prime lens made specifically for the EF-S mount.

Buy Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens featuring EF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format, 96mm (35mm Equivalent), Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32, Super Spectra Coating, 1:1 Magnification, 7.9" Min. Focus, Ultrasonic Motor Autofocus System, Full-Time MF Override, Internal Focusing, Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm.

With its ability to focus life-size images onto the image sensor, the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM offers true macro performance in the EF-S lens series. Having an effective focal length of approximately 96mm in 35mm format, it produces breathtaking close-up results.

Canon's shortest focal length macro lens ever with fully internal focusing ; Accepts both MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite and MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite ; Circular aperture design - natural highlights, even stopped down two stops