| Model | EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM | EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro |
| This Lens can not be used on a full frame camera | This can be used on all cameras | |
| Angle of View (Diagonal) | 24°30’ | 46° |
| Angle of View (Horizontal) | 20°40’ | 40° |
| Angle of View (Vertical) | 14°10’ | 27° |
| Closest Focusing Distance (m, ft) | 0.2 | 0.23/0.8 |
| Construction (groups elements) | 8-12 | 8-9 |
| Diameter x Length (mm) (Maximum) | 73 x 69.8 | 67.6 x 63 |
| Distance Scale | o | - |
| Drive System | Ring-type USM | AFD |
| Filter Size (mm) | 52 | 52 |
| Maximum Magnification (x) | 1 | 0.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | 32 | 32 |
| No. of Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 6 |
| Water or dust-resistance | - | - |
| Weight (g) (Approximately) | 335 | 280 |
| With Extender EF1.4XII attached | ||
| AF | - | - |
| Focal length (mm) | - | - |
| IS | - | - |
| Maximum aperture (f) | - | - |
| Maximum magnification (x) | - | - |
| With Extender EF2XII attached | ||
| AF | - | - |
| Focal length (mm) | - | - |
| IS | - | - |
| Maximum aperture (f) | - | - |
| Maximum magnification (x) | - | - |
| Accessories | ||
| Extension Tube EF12 II (Optional) | 1.28~0.20X | 0.74~0.24X |
| Extension Tube EF25 II (Optional) | 1.61~0.44X | 1.04~0.54X |
| Gelatin Filter Holder III (Hood III) | 6 | 2 |
| Gelatin Filter Holder IV (Hood IV) | 6 | 2 |
| Lens Cap | E-52 | E-52 |
| Lens Hood | ET-67B | - |
| Lens Pouch or Case | LP1016 | LP814 |