Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 SP Di VC USD anyone got one?

[tonyb1968]

Hi All,

I have been looking at a decent replacement for my 70-300 Nikon VR lens, something a little faster and the Tamron seems to get good reviews in this area (and overall), BUT, I really want a review off someone who owns one, it will be used later on this year when I (hopefully) get around Scotland, taking a few wildlife and Landscape pictures with my D750 and D7100 (may as well try it on both).

It looks to be a good all rounder with decent bokeh and good through the 150-600mm range, and it comes with a 5 year warranty, the down side is its 2kg in weight so will be a bit of a beast to carry around.
I see Sigma do a similar one but having had one Tamron already (15-30mm F2.8), I really like their lenses for what you get.

Opinions??

Thanks

[ptj]

I have one and am very happy with it. A couple of photos, during my first or second outing, taken with a D300s at ISO 500 hope this helps with your decision.

[ptj]

Well I don’t know where the second picture went but....

[Bring on the clowns]

I had one, briefly, before another mad change of tack and selling spree and thought it was very good. I also had Canon L, Leica R and Sony G series lenses at the time so it had something to live up to.

[tonyb1968]

Well looks good to me then, I will get my order in soonest

[Bring on the clowns]

I don't think you'll be disappointed. A very good, versatile, lens for the price.

[Ian_T]

A couple with that lens on my D7100.. These are mostly at 550mm if I recall.


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[pidsy]

that looks like a worthwhile investment. im looking for a super-telephoto lens at the moment. currently got a canon 70-300 but it doesn't give me the reach i want.

dont particularly want to spend much (im just playing at photography) but that Tamron does look good.

[sgrimshaw]

It's annoying that they do a Sony version of this lens, but take off the VC.

Even more annoying is that it's still the same price as the Canon or Nikon!

[Bring on the clowns]

sgrimshaw said:

It's annoying that they do a Sony version of this lens, but take off the VC.

Even more annoying is that it's still the same price as the Canon or Nikon!

I've sold it now, but I was fairly sure from memory it did have VC? I remember turning it off when I was using a tripod.

[sgrimshaw]

Bring on the clowns said:

I've sold it now, but I was fairly sure from memory it did have VC? I remember turning it off when I was using a tripod.

Pretty sure it doesn't have VC

The lens name is actually different for the Sony mount, the "VC" is missing, it's the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di USD:



They are of course correct that the A-mount bodies have in-body stabilisation, but it would be nice to use this lens on an A6000 using the Sony LA-EA4 adaptor and that doesn't have in-body stabilisation.

It's not just this lens either, all the Tamron lenses which have VC for Canon/Nikon are "VC-less" for Sony A-mount.

Not the end of the world, just a bit annoying

[ExPat2B]

https://photographylife.com/nikon-200-500mm-vs-tam...

You might find this interesting.

[Bring on the clowns]

sgrimshaw said:

Bring on the clowns said:

I've sold it now, but I was fairly sure from memory it did have VC? I remember turning it off when I was using a tripod.

Pretty sure it doesn't have VC

The lens name is actually different for the Sony mount, the "VC" is missing, it's the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di USD:



They are of course correct that the A-mount bodies have in-body stabilisation, but it would be nice to use this lens on an A6000 using the Sony LA-EA4 adaptor and that doesn't have in-body stabilisation.

It's not just this lens either, all the Tamron lenses which have VC for Canon/Nikon are "VC-less" for Sony A-mount.

Not the end of the world, just a bit annoying

I was so bemused bytes that I went into my account with WEX to check and see that... I'd bought the Canon first version, so had used it with the 5DS not the A7Rii. Doh! Do you ever think you might be buying too much stuff?!

[Flying Penguin]

Best money ever spent; use it with Sony A77 and A77II (no VC). Camera, double battery grip and lens around 3,5kg total but you'll get used to the weight. Rarely use a shoulder strap, but on the rare occasion a Black Rapid is fine for longer walks. I would recommend getting a neoprene (cammo) cover; protects from scratches and light rain.

95mm lens protectors are expensive but got a Marumi from Amazon at a reasonable price.

A great, versatile lens; I do not think you will be disappointed.

£10k+ lenses are arguably better; not that I really care

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[size13]

I've got the Sigma 150-600 sport and love it.
The OH has the Nikon 200-500 and loves that equally.