Canon 80D and Tamron (1st generation) 150-600 Issue: This may be old news, but it was a surprise to me. I have the 1st generation of Tamron 150-600, which I've used on a Canon 60D and...

Just Trying To Focus Loc: Jackson County, Michigan

This may be old news, but it was a surprise to me. I have the 1st generation of Tamron 150-600, which I've used on a Canon 60D and 70D. It was one of the very first ones manufactured.

I recently got an 80D, and imagine my disappointment to find that the live view shooting doesn't work with the Tamron 150-600.

I did some googling and then contacted Tamron, and they have a firmware update that they will do under warranty (love their six year USA warranty) that should take care of it.

Just thought I would post as a "heads up" to anyone currently using the original Tamron 150-600 who plan to purchase an 80d.

Sandy

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Just Trying To Focus wrote:

This may be old news, but it was a surprise to me.... (show quote)

One of the pitfalls when purchasing third party - especially with Canon .....

Jim Bob

imagemeister wrote:

One of the pitfalls when purchasing third party - especially with Canon .....

And I suppose there are no pitfalls with Canon lenses. Give me a break.

Just Trying To Focus Loc: Jackson County, Michigan

imagemeister wrote:

One of the pitfalls when purchasing third party - especially with Canon .....

I've actually had pretty good luck with Tamron and Sigma lenses and will continue to buy them. My finances don't come close to allowing me to purchase anything Canon with a reach of 600mm, and because I'm just a hobby photographer I can settle for less than L quality.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Just Trying To Focus wrote:

I've actually had pretty good luck with Tamron and Sigma lenses and will continue to buy them. My finances don't come close to allowing me to purchase anything Canon with a reach of 600mm, and because I'm just a hobby photographer I can settle for less than L quality.

Hey, I use third party lenses and love them - but there are risks ........break or no break !

Plieku69 Loc: The Gopher State, south end

I just got my Tamron 70-300 back from warrenty update. It worked OK on the T31 but soft focus on the 80D. All is well now and no big deal. But having a mom and pop camera store near me makes a really big difference.

Ken

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

Interesting
I haven't always been 100% happy with my Tamron 150-600 but their service people are outstanding!

Roger Lee

Tamron had an update on that lens, mostly for the first batch they produced. I'd contact Tamron and find out what they can or won't do for you.

Just Trying To Focus Loc: Jackson County, Michigan

Plieku69 wrote:

I just got my Tamron 70-300 back from warrenty update. It worked OK on the T31 but soft focus on the 80D. All is well now and no big deal. But having a mom and pop camera store near me makes a really big difference.

Ken

I got my Tamron 150-600 from Norman Camera in Kalamazoo, and since it's over an hour drive I'll just mail it in myself. It would be great if Norman Camera were closer....but then, that could be a DANGEROUS situation for the wallet! :)

Just Trying To Focus Loc: Jackson County, Michigan

Roger Lee wrote:

Tamron had an update on that lens, mostly for the first batch they produced. I'd contact Tamron and find out what they can or won't do for you.

Yes, as I mentioned, there is a firmware update and they're going to do it under warranty. I have it boxed up to send off. My copy was one of the very first ones. In fact, I believe the camera store sold me the first copy they got in.

Just Trying To Focus Loc: Jackson County, Michigan

Plieku69 wrote:

I just got my Tamron 70-300 back from warrenty update. It worked OK on the T31 but soft focus on the 80D. All is well now and no big deal. But having a mom and pop camera store near me makes a really big difference.

Ken

Did you happen to notice...did it look like they cleaned your 70-300 while they had it in for the firmware update? My 150-600 has a lot of dust, and I'm hoping they'll take pity and clean it for me free of charge. :)

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

Just Trying To Focus wrote:

I've actually had pretty good luck with Tamron and Sigma lenses and will continue to buy them. My finances don't come close to allowing me to purchase anything Canon with a reach of 600mm, and because I'm just a hobby photographer I can settle for less than L quality.

Do you mean to say that you're not willing to spend a paltry $11,000 for a Canon 600??!!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Just Trying To Focus wrote:

This may be old news, but it was a surprise to me.... (show quote)

Thanks for posting. Let us know how the update works.

Plieku69 Loc: The Gopher State, south end

Just Trying To Focus wrote:

Did you happen to notice...did it look like they cleaned your 70-300 while they had it in for the firmware update? My 150-600 has a lot of dust, and I'm hoping they'll take pity and clean it for me free of charge. :)

Yes, cleaned and calibrated and stated as so in the documentation.
Ken

leftj Loc: Texas

imagemeister wrote:

One of the pitfalls when purchasing third party - especially with Canon .....

meaningless comment.