TAMRON 150-600 G2 TELEPHOTO LENS
Mar 12, 2019 13:26:30 #
I live in Santa Barbara, California and am thinking of buying a Tamron 150-600mm G2 Ultra-Telephoto lens.
If any of you have this or a previous model your experience with and opinion will be greatly appreciated.
If any of you have this or a previous model your experience with and opinion will be greatly appreciated.
Mar 12, 2019 13:30:55 #
Mar 12, 2019 13:39:33 #
My friend in San Diego just bought one and is very happy with it on his new D750. He does a lot of animal shots at the San Diego zoo, as well as surfing shots.
Mar 12, 2019 13:58:21 #
Spend the extra $60 and get the Tap-In so you can tune it then you'll be very happy with it.
Mar 12, 2019 14:00:25 #
Thank you for your quick reply. Your friend and I have a common goal for this lens. Although Santa Barbara has gentle, South facing beaches, I go to Ventura, Huntington Beach, Etc.
Also we have a small but very nice zoo and I am within day trip distance to the Los Angeles Zoo.
Also north of Santa Barbara around Avila Beach is where the beautiful, playful Sea Otters hang out and perform for you.
Also Whale watching is quite good along the Central Coast.
I go to Yosemite every couple years and the Easter Sierras.
My idea is that this lens if I can hold it firmly will allow me to get better shots so as not to degrade my photos with so much cropping.
I think I will go to Sammys Camera today and buy the lens and a good UV filter.
Thank you all for your quick comments.
Also we have a small but very nice zoo and I am within day trip distance to the Los Angeles Zoo.
Also north of Santa Barbara around Avila Beach is where the beautiful, playful Sea Otters hang out and perform for you.
Also Whale watching is quite good along the Central Coast.
I go to Yosemite every couple years and the Easter Sierras.
My idea is that this lens if I can hold it firmly will allow me to get better shots so as not to degrade my photos with so much cropping.
I think I will go to Sammys Camera today and buy the lens and a good UV filter.
Thank you all for your quick comments.
Mar 12, 2019 14:38:47 #
SIMIBILL wrote:
I live in Santa Barbara, California and am thinking of buying a Tamron 150-600mm G2 Ultra-Telephoto lens.
If any of you have this or a previous model your experience with and opinion will be greatly appreciated.
If any of you have this or a previous model your experience with and opinion will be greatly appreciated.
I have owned and use the Tamron G1 & G2, also the Canon 100-400 mk I & mk II (with 1.4x III).
The G1 was good, the G2 is better. Of the 4 150-600 lenses available currently (Tamron G1 & G2, Sigma C & Sport) the reviewers list them like this:
Best built/weather sealed G2 & Sigma Sport
Best Image Quality G2 and Sigma C
Best bang for the buck Sigma C
Best if you are on a tight budget G1 - it was and is a good lens if I was still using one (my first really long lenses) I could get by, I might wish for an upgrade but I could get by just fine.
One reviewer also added that the fastest AF is the G2, followed by the Sigma Sport
If I am after maximum reach I use my G2. For maximum IQ I use my 100-400 mk II. I can get almost as much reach with my Mk II + 1.4x but the combo is f/8 so needs more light than the f/6.3 G2.
Here are 4 shots, the first with the Tamron G2 and the second with the Tamron G1 the third is with the Canon 100-400 Mk II and the 4th with the Mk II + 1.4x III just to show a comparison with a more expensive lens.
Mar 12, 2019 15:07:40 #
Thank you for your reply and the great comparative photos.
I live only 1 mile from Sammy's Camera here in Santa Barbara and have already been there and now have the Tamron G2 lens.
Of course the Canon lens is a little sharper, but to my eyes not $750.00 sharper. Point of diminishing returns applied.
Now I need to decide on a very sturdy monopod at a fair price.
Any suggestions based on your experience will be very much appreciated.
I live only 1 mile from Sammy's Camera here in Santa Barbara and have already been there and now have the Tamron G2 lens.
Of course the Canon lens is a little sharper, but to my eyes not $750.00 sharper. Point of diminishing returns applied.
Now I need to decide on a very sturdy monopod at a fair price.
Any suggestions based on your experience will be very much appreciated.
Mar 12, 2019 15:11:09 #
SIMIBILL wrote:
Thank you for your reply and the great comparative photos.
I live only 1 mile from Sammy's Camera here in Santa Barbara and have already been there and now have the Tamron G2 lens.
Of course the Canon lens is a little sharper, but to my eyes not $750.00 sharper. Point of diminishing returns applied.
Now I need to decide on a very sturdy monopod at a fair price.
Any suggestions based on your experience will be very much appreciated.
I live only 1 mile from Sammy's Camera here in Santa Barbara and have already been there and now have the Tamron G2 lens.
Of course the Canon lens is a little sharper, but to my eyes not $750.00 sharper. Point of diminishing returns applied.
Now I need to decide on a very sturdy monopod at a fair price.
Any suggestions based on your experience will be very much appreciated.
I will reiterate if you want sharper. Get the Tap-In and fine tune it to your camera.
Mar 12, 2019 16:53:38 #
SIMIBILL wrote:
Thank you for your reply and the great comparative photos.
I live only 1 mile from Sammy's Camera here in Santa Barbara and have already been there and now have the Tamron G2 lens.
Of course the Canon lens is a little sharper, but to my eyes not $750.00 sharper. Point of diminishing returns applied.
Now I need to decide on a very sturdy monopod at a fair price.
Any suggestions based on your experience will be very much appreciated.
I live only 1 mile from Sammy's Camera here in Santa Barbara and have already been there and now have the Tamron G2 lens.
Of course the Canon lens is a little sharper, but to my eyes not $750.00 sharper. Point of diminishing returns applied.
Now I need to decide on a very sturdy monopod at a fair price.
Any suggestions based on your experience will be very much appreciated.
Though I own monopods I usually either hand hold with a screw on pistol grip or I use a tripod with gimbal head. (Both Nest brand - the Nest tripod has one leg that will detach and become a monopod but I have never tried it. The Nest is fluid dampened and a great head, esp for the money-MT Shooter here on the UHH is the US importer-the ones on Ebay etc are gray market and not exactly the same - MT Shooter helped design a special version for the US, among other things it comes in an Arctic version for cold weather) The monopod I sometimes use is a ProMaster and I have a lightweight one that came in a package with my G2 that I haven't used yet, but it should be good for my bridge camera when I don't feel like hauling the dslr and bag of lenses.
I also read some articles and watched a video on using a gimbal on a monopod. I have to give that a try.
Mar 12, 2019 17:06:22 #
SIMIBILL wrote:
I live in Santa Barbara, California and am thinking of buying a Tamron 150-600mm G2 Ultra-Telephoto lens.
If any of you have this or a previous model your experience with and opinion will be greatly appreciated.
If any of you have this or a previous model your experience with and opinion will be greatly appreciated.
The G2 is almost indistinguishable from the results I get with my 600mmF4, and 1/3 the weight. It's a wonderful lens, and had it been available when I purchased my Sigma 150-600 Sport, I probably would have bought it instead. The only complaint I have is that it is easy to accidentally hit switches on the barrel and change it's AF and Stabilization behavior. There is nothing at all to complain about in the image quality and general handing department. I would strongly suggest you pass over the previous model - it's a good lens but not a great one.
Mar 13, 2019 01:07:11 #
I've seen, heard, and read numerous positive reviews for this lens and I will be looking for your reports on it.
I have used Sirui's 326 (I think that's the correct number) monopod and one of their ball heads with good success. You might look at it and possibly a Lensmaster Rh2 gimbal head to use with this lens.
Good luck.
I have used Sirui's 326 (I think that's the correct number) monopod and one of their ball heads with good success. You might look at it and possibly a Lensmaster Rh2 gimbal head to use with this lens.
Good luck.
Mar 13, 2019 06:42:51 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
SIMIBILL wrote:
I live in Santa Barbara, California and am thinking of buying a Tamron 150-600mm G2 Ultra-Telephoto lens.
If any of you have this or a previous model your experience with and opinion will be greatly appreciated.
If any of you have this or a previous model your experience with and opinion will be greatly appreciated.
For the MONEY, it is not bad. But if you want real quality glass, ride with the brand. In the long run, you'll be happier.
Mar 13, 2019 08:15:43 #
Simibill, we bought our first G1 150-600mm last year used/as new; liked it so much when the price dropped, bought home a 2nd copy (new), now one always stays mounted on a tripod. I tried a G2, it was a bit heavier and a bit faster but everything else essentially seemed similar to the the G1, so that's where the money fell. For the money, the lens is great, performance of both is smooth and fast, images clear/sharp.. Wish I could've snagged the new one for the same as the used/same as new copy, because they both are every bit as good as the older brother. There is a difference if you want the Nikon and if you can stand the financial hit; I've wanted the Nikon 600 for the longest time, wallet and Wife have always balked. At any rate it's a great lens. Happy shooting:) sv
Mar 13, 2019 08:49:00 #
I have obtained pretty darn sharp images w/my G2, even fully extended. Combined w/Nikon 850
very capable. Still, many times it is difficult to get tack sharp shots. It is my experience that tripods can help, but not practical for wildlife, or anything that moves. I think the image stabilation could be better and combined with the high pixel counts of top-end cameras and weight of the combination it is a difficult lens to use and get consistently good sharp pictures.
For the money it is a winner, but far from a perfect lens. More image stabilization is needed, but would surely add significant cost (G3?).
I use it regularly, nonetheless. It forces me to be very conscious of how I handle it. I will save for the new Nikon 500 PF f5.6. Smaller, lighter, sharper, more VR, and way more expensive. Apparently, it is worth it - a person can afford it. In the meantime, this lens gave me a lot of reach for a very modest $$.
very capable. Still, many times it is difficult to get tack sharp shots. It is my experience that tripods can help, but not practical for wildlife, or anything that moves. I think the image stabilation could be better and combined with the high pixel counts of top-end cameras and weight of the combination it is a difficult lens to use and get consistently good sharp pictures.
For the money it is a winner, but far from a perfect lens. More image stabilization is needed, but would surely add significant cost (G3?).
I use it regularly, nonetheless. It forces me to be very conscious of how I handle it. I will save for the new Nikon 500 PF f5.6. Smaller, lighter, sharper, more VR, and way more expensive. Apparently, it is worth it - a person can afford it. In the meantime, this lens gave me a lot of reach for a very modest $$.
Mar 13, 2019 10:13:16 #
I bought the G2 150-600 and I have not had to fine tune it for my d750. Straight out of the box gave superior results. don"t forget that you can only adjust 3 calibrations from the 150-600 mark. So not every stop will be adjusted. I'am a friend of the Tamron rep for our area.
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