studavis

Your 28 X270 is 28 X 270 and the 150 X 60-0 is 240 X 760mm. the two lines will cover the world from 28 mm wide to 760 mm long. both are fine lenses.

harryelver

I bought the first one from the local camera store when they first came out. I use it on Canon 3Ti. It's good for wildlife. It's heavy! You need a mono-pod at least to not have to support the weight while waiting for photo ops. Good bang for the buck.

goolgol Loc: Sydney, Australia

I have a Tamron 150-600mm lens which I use with my Canon eos 70D. I mount it on a Jobu Jr3 gimbal head and a very sturdy Induro tripod. Being a relatively light lens for its class, the small Jobu Jr3 gimbal head handles the weight well. The lens can easily be hand held and it tracks moving objects pretty well. Images can be a bit soft at 600mm, but that should be easily corrected in post processing. The only negative about thd lens is the rather flimsy hood that comes with it. Nevertheless I am pretty happy with my purchases.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

In order to get maximum performance from this lens, you should micro focus adjust it at least at 600mm. I do not think this is possible with the SL1 - but I may be wrong ? Canon I believe will do it - if you send it to them and you pay them.

Or, you could get "lucky" and you have "perfect" focus without adjusting - which would be the exception rather than the rule. Or, it could be imperfect focus , but it still "satisfies" you.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

I got my Tamron way back when it first came on the market. First I used it on my old 7D Classic, and when I moved to the 7D Mark II, the lens got even better. The early models had to be sent back to Tamron for firmware upgrades for the 7D MII. I found after the upgraded firmware, the focus was much faster, and more accurate. When I sent it in I added my 6D. I think when you send in the lens the form you fill out asks you what cameras you own, and can use this lens. I think Tamron removes all the other camera specs, and this speeds up everything. I also did micro adjust the Tamron, on both the 6D, and 7D MII. I use FoCal by Reikan Technology Ltd. The lens is now "spot on" through the entire zoom range on both bodies. If you plan on carrying this lens for long periods, invest in a shoulder strap type carrier, that will slide for quick shots. The lens comes with a tripod collar, and a black rapid could be attached to the tripod collar. The SL1 is a polymer type lightweight body, I'd not use a body attached single point type sling to the tripod mount. The weight of this lens may be to much for that body. I usually shoot mine on a gimble head tripod, with a CPL filter. I mostly shoot near a pond, and need the CPL for glare, and blue skys. Beware this lens is a light hog, so shoot a few test shots to the exposure within the limits of the lens. Good Luck, and enjoy this great new toy.

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CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

Excellent focus speed, great IQ, very good in low light and easy to use in manual mode.
I hardly ever take it off the Nikon D800E I use.
Craig

bingonut Loc: Cape Cod

Thanks to all who have replied.

I now have my new lens, going to learn all about it and practice a lot with it.

KarenKaptures Loc: New Jersey

Canon SL1 is a cropped sensor.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I keep hearing that the sigma 150 600 is much better than the tamron, I read reviews here and elsewhere , I'd check it out before you pull the trigger. Gl with which ever one you decide on. Can't wait to see the pix

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

The Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary & Tamron 150-600mm are exactly the same @ $1,000.00
The Sigma 150-600mm Sport is a little better that the other 2 @ $2,000.00 it had better be.
But it is not touted to be $1,000.00 better.
Craig

bingonut Loc: Cape Cod

I am trying to learn everything about my new 150-600 lens.

I am a little confuse about Focus Limiter, what it means and when I should use full or 15mm. Also what mode is best to shoot in Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority?
I would also like to try panning when I get better at using the lens. Could somebody explain panning and do I use continuous shooting.

Sorry for these types of questions, but I consider myself a beginner in photography and have a lot to learn.

bingonut Loc: Cape Cod

What type of pistol grip do you use?

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

The focus limiter, 15m, keeps the lens from cycling all the way from 7m to infinity and limits the nearest focus to 15m.
That allows for faster focus at a distance.
Craig