Tamron 150-600 G2: I have a chance to get a Tamron 150-600 G2 lens for song. The Hog searches I have found were just after the release of the lens. If you have the lens what do you...

MrT Loc: Gilbert, AZ

I have a chance to get a Tamron 150-600 G2 lens for song. The Hog searches I have found were just after the release of the lens. If you have the lens what do you think of it? Was it worth the money? Would you do it again what don't you like about it?.

Thanks for your comments.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

MrT wrote:

I have a chance to get a Tamron 150-600 G2 lens for song. The Hog searches I have found were just after the release of the lens. If you have the lens what do you think of it? Was it worth the money? Would you do it again what don't you like about it?.

Thanks for your comments.

I have the G2, had the G1. G2 is better.
I also have the Canon 100-400L mk II and used to have the mk I. The Canon's are a bit better, but not much and the G2 is the one that goes on my body(s) when I want or need max reach. I do a lot of small and large birds etc.

These two done with the G2 are a squirrel at 50 feet and my wife's dog at about 55-60'.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-575851-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-575852-1.html

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

MrT wrote:

I have a chance to get a Tamron 150-600 G2 lens for song. The Hog searches I have found were just after the release of the lens. If you have the lens what do you think of it? Was it worth the money? Would you do it again what don't you like about it?.

Thanks for your comments.

Have it and really like it. I shoot birds and wildlife with a Nikon D7200 and a D500. Had the G1 and liked it just fine UNTIL I tried a buddie’s G2. G2 is sharper. Bought the G2. My only complaint about the G2 is that I sometimes accidentally switch yhe lens to Manual. Fixed the issue by putting a piece of tape over the switch. I like my G1 enough to sell it to a friend.

Bill Munny Loc: Aurora, Colorado

I have a G2 and it took me a little time to get good pics from it. Now it works great as long as it is on a good support. When hand holding it fully extended makes it feel like the bazooka my daughter calls it. As long as you are either strong or have good support (bean bag, monopod, tripod, etc.) you will like this lens after some learning curve. It is rather large and heavy.

Old Timer Loc: Greenfield, In.

I have the G2 and use it with 7d and a 5dii both gets satisfactory performance. It is a little sharper on the full frame but again the reach of the crop sensor makes it difficult to get an accurate assessment. If you could get it for $600 or less I believe you would be satisfied with. Does it have the upgrade?

MrT wrote:

I have a chance to get a Tamron 150-600 G2 lens for song. The Hog searches I have found were just after the release of the lens. If you have the lens what do you think of it? Was it worth the money? Would you do it again what don't you like about it?. As stated already you will need a good support, preferably a gimbal head.

Thanks for your comments.

MrT Loc: Gilbert, AZ

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MrT Loc: Gilbert, AZ

Thank you for your reply. The reviews consistently have the the Canon 100-400 MKll rated higher so that is good to know. I shoot Nikon so not as helpful.

robertjerl wrote:

I have the G2, had the G1. G2 is better.
I also have the Canon 100-400L mk II and used to have the mk I. The Canon's are a bit better, but not much and the G2 is the one that goes on my body(s) when I want or need max reach. I do a lot of small and large birds etc.

These two done with the G2 are a squirrel at 50 feet and my wife's dog at about 55-60'.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-575851-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-575852-1.html

MrT Loc: Gilbert, AZ

Thank you for your reply. Why do you think you keep changing it to manual focus? is the switch in the wrong place? is the switch to big or too small? I use auto focus 99% of the time. Accidentally switching to manual focus would be inconvenient. Was it happening 10%, 50% or 90% of the time?

MadMikeOne wrote:

Have it and really like it. I shoot birds and wildlife with a Nikon D7200 and a D500. Had the G1 and liked it just fine UNTIL I tried a buddie’s G2. G2 is sharper. Bought the G2. My only complaint about the G2 is that I sometimes accidentally switch yhe lens to Manual. Fixed the issue by putting a piece of tape over the switch. I like my G1 enough to sell it to a friend.

MrT Loc: Gilbert, AZ

Thank you for your reply. My brother in law has the first one on I have tried it a couple of times. I have an older Sigma 400 F5.6 and a recently purchased Nikon 300 F4 ED. So limited experience with bigger glass. I have both a tripod (Bogen 3221) and Benro monopod. So thoase are covered any other suggestions?

Bill Munny wrote:

I have a G2 and it took me a little time to get good pics from it. Now it works great as long as it is on a good support. When hand holding it fully extended makes it feel like the bazooka my daughter calls it. As long as you are either strong or have good support (bean bag, monopod, tripod, etc.) you will like this lens after some learning curve. It is rather large and heavy.

MrT Loc: Gilbert, AZ

Thank you for your reply. Interesting comments on sharpness. I have both a crop frame and full frame Nikons. Most reviewers have found that the lens is sharper on the crop bodies. The price is higher than $600 but still a bargain. I don't understand your question "Does it have the upgrade?" are you asking if it is the G2 or the TAP-in console? .

Old Timer wrote:

I have the G2 and use it with 7d and a 5dii both gets satisfactory performance. It is a little sharper on the full frame but again the reach of the crop sensor makes it difficult to get an accurate assessment. If you could get it for $600 or less I believe you would be satisfied with. Does it have the upgrade?

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

At first, I was not happy with the lack of sharpness with the G2. Ended up talking to Tamron support and sent my D7200 and the lens back to Tamron to be calibrated together. It came back better, but still not sharp especially at longer zoom factors. Got a tap-in and got serious about tuning. The learning curve was a bit steep, but once I got it, I was able to walk the lens in at all distances and zoom factors. I am now very happy with the lens and am getting very sharp results on my D7200 and now a D500. IF you are willing to tune, I highly recommend the lens. If not, you are better off with the Nikon 200-500m f5.6.

Largobob

Strodav wrote:

At first, I was not happy with the lack of sharpne... (show quote)

Same experience here. If you shoot Nikon, you might be better off with the Nikon 200-500 f/5.6.

pahtspix

I've owned a G2 for over 2 years with "0" complaints..Excellent results with my Nikon D500..The tamron is seldom off the camera!!

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

pahtspix wrote:

I've owned a G2 for over 2 years with "0" complaints..Excellent results with my Nikon D500..The tamron is seldom off the camera!!

Same here!

rplain1 Loc: Dayton, Oh.

MrT wrote:

I have a chance to get a Tamron 150-600 G2 lens for song. The Hog searches I have found were just after the release of the lens. If you have the lens what do you think of it? Was it worth the money? Would you do it again what don't you like about it?.

Thanks for your comments.

I have had the G-2 since shortly after it came out. Use it with my Canon 5DSR and love it. Previous lens was the Canon 100-400 original version. The Tamron has very quick auto-focus and am happy with results. Most of my shooting is hand held and even at 600mm have few problems with shake. I also have had a couple times when I found the switch in Manual instead of Auto. Don't know if I moved it accidentally or if it happened putting it in or out of bag. I usually ride with it at my feet in the car so it might have brushed against my foot. It has only happened 2 or 3 times since I bought it so not a major issue.