Tamron 150-600 Issues
Oct 26, 2014 13:36:47 #
I am using a Vangard Alta Pro 263AT with a Gimbal mount and it is very sturdy. I also use a remote shutter release cable.
I found this lens was too much for the Ball Head Mount. Too much chance that it would tip over. But the Gimbal mount is a dream to use. After balancing, I can give it just the amount of drag I want and can easily pan anywhere I want to point.
And many shots, where there is chance the auto focus will pick the wrong thing to focus on, I have switched to manual focus. On the Sony, I enable the live view magnifier and carefully focus.
I have included some animal swimming across a lake in Morgan Hill CA. I haven't identified what this animal is. But I used manual focus and focused on the spot this animal would swim into and when he got there, snapped his picture.
I found this lens was too much for the Ball Head Mount. Too much chance that it would tip over. But the Gimbal mount is a dream to use. After balancing, I can give it just the amount of drag I want and can easily pan anywhere I want to point.
And many shots, where there is chance the auto focus will pick the wrong thing to focus on, I have switched to manual focus. On the Sony, I enable the live view magnifier and carefully focus.
I have included some animal swimming across a lake in Morgan Hill CA. I haven't identified what this animal is. But I used manual focus and focused on the spot this animal would swim into and when he got there, snapped his picture.
Oct 26, 2014 14:50:28 #
MarkintheHV wrote:
I actually have the 7d mk ii on order. It should be here soon!
Have you done a focus calibration to your body ( micro-focus adjust) ?? Do you have a "protective" filter on the front ?? If so, take it off .....
Oct 26, 2014 15:08:51 #
Jackdoor wrote:
Like you, I'm still in the early stages with my 150-600, but I get the impression that it sharpens up a lot if you pull the maximum zoom back just a little- say to 575. Too early to say for sure, but worth a try.
According to Lens Rentals, this lens has it's maximum sharpness to 500mm then drops off quickly to 600 ........
Oct 26, 2014 15:14:25 #
Thanks, I have been trying to work this around the 500-550 range. I do have a protective filter on the front. I will take it off next time I am out and see if that helps.
Unfortunately, today, the wind was so strong, the eagles and hawks were soaring out of the range of the camera/lens.
Unfortunately, today, the wind was so strong, the eagles and hawks were soaring out of the range of the camera/lens.
Oct 26, 2014 15:19:33 #
joraangm
Loc: Baton Rouge, LA
I think that is a good estimation. I was shooting an air show this weekend for the first time with my Tamron 150-600 and noticed that when I used the 600 length, it doesn't seem to be quite as sharp as around 500.
Oct 26, 2014 15:27:19 #
joraangm wrote:
I think that is a good estimation. I was shooting an air show this weekend for the first time with my Tamron 150-600 and noticed that when I used the 600 length, it doesn't seem to be quite as sharp as around 500.
and with my 50-500, after 400 things start to drop off
Oct 26, 2014 15:27:42 #
joraangm wrote:
I think that is a good estimation. I was shooting an air show this weekend for the first time with my Tamron 150-600 and noticed that when I used the 600 length, it doesn't seem to be quite as sharp as around 500.
If you are on Full frame especially , maybe better to shoot at 500 and crop to 600 ......
Oct 26, 2014 15:46:09 #
redhogbill wrote:
great shot!! I absolutely love the depth of the photo! the bird almost seem to fly off the page!! good job!!
looks a little like HDR
looks a little like HDR
Thank you, redhogbill. No HDR was used, just a lucky shot with PP contrast and some sharpening.
Oct 26, 2014 15:51:10 #
Gary521 wrote:
Just to be sure, were you using the servo setting on the focus?
Yes. The center focusing point, which is the most sensitive on the Canon 6D, and the spot metering make a dynamic duo.
Oct 26, 2014 15:53:09 #
JimH123 wrote:
I recently purchased the Tamron 150-600mm lens for a Sony. I have found that the focus is almost always right on the mark. I went out yesterday and did a combination of manual focus and auto focus with excellent results. Was using a Gimbal mount and had stabilization turned off. It was late in the afternoon, so the sun was low.
Was using a Kenko 1.4x TC with the Sony A57, and crop sensor. The Great Egret was perhaps 200 feet away.
Was using a Kenko 1.4x TC with the Sony A57, and crop sensor. The Great Egret was perhaps 200 feet away.
Excellent, sharp photos.
Oct 26, 2014 15:54:19 #
joraangm wrote:
I took this handheld picture of an egret from our backyard with my D7100 and Tamron 150-600.
Excellent shot.
Oct 26, 2014 15:54:29 #
joraangm wrote:
I took this handheld picture of an egret from our backyard with my D7100 and Tamron 150-600.
Excellent shot.
Oct 26, 2014 15:56:49 #
joraangm wrote:
I think that is a good estimation. I was shooting an air show this weekend for the first time with my Tamron 150-600 and noticed that when I used the 600 length, it doesn't seem to be quite as sharp as around 500.
My 600mm shots are definitely sharper than my 500mm ones.
Oct 26, 2014 15:59:17 #
MarkintheHV wrote:
Thanks, I have been trying to work this around the 500-550 range. I do have a protective filter on the front. I will take it off next time I am out and see if that helps.
Unfortunately, today, the wind was so strong, the eagles and hawks were soaring out of the range of the camera/lens.
Unfortunately, today, the wind was so strong, the eagles and hawks were soaring out of the range of the camera/lens.
Don't use any filter at the 500-600mm range. This will reduce the sharpness.
Oct 26, 2014 16:05:21 #
Thank you Regis. As always, your shots are breathtaking. I have been doing bird photography for about a year now, and one day hope to shoot as well as you do.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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