Tamron: 150-600 tuneup
Dec 13, 2017 17:04:04 #
I am curious to know if others have done what I am about to do. I read it pays to have a lens calibrated to the camera, as each starts life as essentially (and hopefully) well calibrated as product-run items and perform better when married, so to speak. In as much as this was a major (for me) expenditure, I am looking to get the best results possible. I am sending my Tammy back to NY, where they will do so and the only cost to me is shipping. I also read somewhere that they can "tailor" the adjustment to which end of the focal range is most used. Anyone know about any of this? Thanks.
Dec 13, 2017 20:14:35 #
Einreb92 wrote:
I am curious to know if others have done what I am... (show quote)
Been covered a thousand times. Try the search box.
Dec 13, 2017 20:29:48 #
Thanks. What term would you use that I might not have, in my several searches, over the last couple of hours?
Dec 13, 2017 20:55:32 #
Use Google, it searches better.
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Dec 13, 2017 21:00:58 #
jethro779 wrote:
Use Google, it searches better.
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Thank you very much! I am on it.
Dec 13, 2017 21:09:17 #
Have you tested the lens?
Does it look soft to you?
Don't go off calibrating a lens that doesn't need it....
Does it look soft to you?
Don't go off calibrating a lens that doesn't need it....
Dec 13, 2017 23:15:04 #
ggttc wrote:
Have you tested the lens?
Does it look soft to you?
Don't go off calibrating a lens that doesn't need it....
Does it look soft to you?
Don't go off calibrating a lens that doesn't need it....
I can’t say I have noticed anything amiss but it was my understanding that this type of calibration can add a bit more sharpness to the lens at the 600 end - where I use it most. Some reviewers have cited a softness at the widest end, but I have plenty of great glass on that end.
Dec 14, 2017 07:34:51 #
I was out shooting with a friend. I have a Nikon he has a Canon. We both had the same issue where the lens would not autofocus.
We are fortunate to live on Long Island, so we brought the lenses to Tamron. They put in new motors and updated the software on the lens, at no charge to us. The lens is working great now.
We are fortunate to live on Long Island, so we brought the lenses to Tamron. They put in new motors and updated the software on the lens, at no charge to us. The lens is working great now.
Dec 14, 2017 07:41:31 #
When I had my Tammy, I sent it to be calibrated to my D7100 at 600mm. What a difference! Before I sold it, I tested it against my new 200-500...it held up pretty well despite the fact that it was calibrated to 600mm. I think you will be pleased. Good Luck!
Dec 14, 2017 07:58:20 #
Good morning. Can anyone advise if Tamron can calibrate this lens for the matched 1.4 Tele extender as well. Also, can one attempt this at home with the device supplied by Tamron ( Whose name escapes me sitting at this red light).
TY
Les
TY
Les
Dec 14, 2017 08:00:53 #
Good morning. Can anyone advise if Tamron can calibrate this lens for the matched 1.4 Tele extender as well. Also, can one attempt this at home with the device supplied by Tamron ( Whose name escapes me sitting at this red light).
TY
Les
TY
Les
Dec 14, 2017 08:30:07 #
Einreb92 wrote:
I am curious to know if others have done what I am... (show quote)
I thought this lens worked with the Tap-In so you could calibrate and customize at home. Does yours not use the Tap-In?
Dec 14, 2017 09:26:02 #
Einreb92 wrote:
I can’t say I have noticed anything amiss but it was my understanding that this type of calibration can add a bit more sharpness to the lens at the 600 end - where I use it most. Some reviewers have cited a softness at the widest end, but I have plenty of great glass on that end.
Is your lens the newer G2 series or the older version ?? I recently purchased the newer G2 version of the 150-600 but have not had much time to really work with it.
Dec 14, 2017 10:09:55 #
I use the Tammy 150-600 G2. Calibrating at 600mm may cause the shorter focal points to be soft.
Dec 14, 2017 10:29:56 #
Bultaco wrote:
I use the Tammy 150-600 G2. Calibrating at 600mm may cause the shorter focal points to be soft.
Which is why you use the TAP-in. With that you can calibrate a different focal lengths and distances.
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