Tamron 150-600
May 8, 2014 13:08:21 #
Capture48 wrote:
I'm very glad you are happy, I'm not saying you sh... (show quote)
I can not deny this well documented issue if I or anybody else hasn't heard of it. I was given a link, by another UHH member, to show the issue but when I tried this link, there was nothing.
May 8, 2014 13:13:08 #
Chris Knight
Loc: Ayden, nc
I have followed this closely since I have the Nikon mount on order. I just hung up with Brian at Tamron. The Nikon mount will begin shipping May 15th.
May 8, 2014 13:16:38 #
Regis wrote:
I can not deny this well documented issue if I or anybody else hasn't heard of it. I was given a link, by another UHH member, to show the issue but when I tried this link, there was nothing.
Umm, I clicked that link and it worked for me. Maybe you have a browser issue. Perhaps try to clear your cookies, or change the security level. If you have another browser, maybe copy and paste the link to that browser.
May 8, 2014 13:30:51 #
Chris Knight wrote:
I have followed this closely since I have the Nikon mount on order. I just hung up with Brian at Tamron. The Nikon mount will begin shipping May 15th.
I know some stores have a long line of customers ahead of us, so wonder what the real delivery date would be? I've been told it was fist come first serve, but was unable to find out how many ahead of me, so if you order, thats one question I would ask.
May 8, 2014 13:43:11 #
Capture48 wrote:
Umm, I clicked that link and it worked for me. Maybe you have a browser issue. Perhaps try to clear your cookies, or change the security level. If you have another browser, maybe copy and paste the link to that browser.
Ok. I got the link to work and I did some reading and I found, to some degree, the owners of the cameras were not using the al servo mode correctly or were getting mixed results. I have no problems with the Canon 6D and I have talked with the 7D camera people and they do not have any problems with using the al servo mode. So, this could be a good or bad copy of this lens problems, but it is not a ton of evidence to support the issue that there are major problems with the Tamron 15-600mm focusing situation from what I have read.
I have read the same or similar issues with the Canon 100-400mm lens.
May 8, 2014 13:53:19 #
Regis wrote:
Ok. I got the link to work and I did some reading ... (show quote)
Im not looking to get into a debate but a friend an I both got a 150-600mm a couple days apart. I shoot a 7D and had slow focus and at times (low contrast) it would not focus. my friend shoots a 1Dx and also had focus problems after updating his firm ware most of his focus issues went away. it is still slower then his Canon 100-400mm.
I returned mine, he still has his. I love my 100-400mm
May 8, 2014 14:05:18 #
Regis wrote:
Ok. I got the link to work and I did some reading ... (show quote)
Yes some owners were not using it correctly, and the issue seems to be related to certain bodies. But digging deeper found that Tamron did stop production for a time. It's not clear how long that was, 1 day or 1 week. To their credit lens were replaced, at least by the stores they ordered from, and I assume by Tamron.
It's often hard to get cold hard facts about these things as companies have no incentive to publicize these issues, and they have entire departments dedicated to controlling public data. and who can blame them. Also most anything can be posted on the internet, generally there is no fact checking. In the end as long as they take care of their customers thats all I care about. I would have that lens today if I knew I could have received it in time for my trip in July.
May 8, 2014 14:11:26 #
stableduck wrote:
Im not looking to get into a debate but a friend an I both got a 150-600mm a couple days apart. I shoot a 7D and had slow focus and at times (low contrast) it would not focus. my friend shoots a 1Dx and also had focus problems after updating his firm ware most of his focus issues went away. it is still slower then his Canon 100-400mm.
I returned mine, he still has his. I love my 100-400mm
I returned mine, he still has his. I love my 100-400mm
Curious if you returned for an exchange, or a refund. I've seen 4 or 5 people on boards like this that have returned for exchange. The only thing they were disappointed in was the amount of time it took to replace. I guess that would be an expected result if Tamron was working on the issue however. Sending out a second bad lens would probably be worse than the wait.
May 8, 2014 14:42:15 #
Capture48 wrote:
Curious if you returned for an exchange, or a refund. I've seen 4 or 5 people on boards like this that have returned for exchange. The only thing they were disappointed in was the amount of time it took to replace. I guess that would be an expected result if Tamron was working on the issue however. Sending out a second bad lens would probably be worse than the wait.
I exchanged for a refund. it was a local store and they gave me a full refund. if they gave any problems returning it I would have kept it.
in the lens defense, the image stabilization work extremely well, and images were very sharp. I was hand holding @ 600mm at shutter speeds slower then I should have been shooting and still getting sharp images. it just focused to slow for what I planned on using it for. if I wanted to shoot bears, moose, etc. things where you have a little time to focus it would be a great lens.
May 8, 2014 15:37:44 #
Capture48 wrote:
Curious if you returned for an exchange, or a refund. I've seen 4 or 5 people on boards like this that have returned for exchange. The only thing they were disappointed in was the amount of time it took to replace. I guess that would be an expected result if Tamron was working on the issue however. Sending out a second bad lens would probably be worse than the wait.
Well, I just hope they fix these problems that other people are having. I don't have any issues with mine. It's the best lens I have ever owned.
May 8, 2014 15:43:07 #
Chris Knight
Loc: Ayden, nc
Capture48 wrote:
I know some stores have a long line of customers ahead of us, so wonder what the real delivery date would be? I've been told it was fist come first serve, but was unable to find out how many ahead of me, so if you order, thats one question I would ask.
I went ahead and paid for mine early in February. I have been guaranteed the first one that comes into the local store. They got a few of the Canons on first shipment so it is a pretty good bet they will get at least one Nikon mount. Hope I'm not disappointed.
May 8, 2014 19:47:53 #
Chris Knight wrote:
I went ahead and paid for mine early in February. I have been guaranteed the first one that comes into the local store. They got a few of the Canons on first shipment so it is a pretty good bet they will get at least one Nikon mount. Hope I'm not disappointed.
You won't be.
May 8, 2014 20:55:21 #
Chris Knight
Loc: Ayden, nc
Regis wrote:
You won't be.
Nice Regis...looking forward to moon shots, plus I live near Lake Mattamuskeet where water fowl and other wildlife is abundant. Always got good shots with my D5000 and a 300 mm, so my D610 and 600 mm should reel them in a little closer.
May 9, 2014 05:43:32 #
my local camera store, sent me a email wanting to know if I wanted the lens, in a nikon mount, so perhaps the release date, is finnaly approaching......I"ll find out more later today, as I"m going to stop there, stay tuned....
jam wrote:
I was wondering if anyone has heard anything on when the new Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 SP Di VC USD will be available? Ordered mine back in March. Have a great day.
May 9, 2014 05:47:19 #
excellent, shot, I"m looking forward to when they release this lens, with a nikon mount...
Regis wrote:
You won't be.
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