tuomi1947

Has any one that can give info on this lens 150-600 tamron

swartfort Loc: Evansville, IN

You will probably get this a lot, but I'll put this out there:

Tamron has two 150-600mm variations. They are the referred to as the G1 and G2. The more recent and more expensive G2 has a price in the $1200 range, while the G1 can be had in the $900 range. I have rented them both, and had very good results with both. The G2 felt like it was a bit faster to focus on my D7500, and it is said that the vibration control system is better. I did not shoot in low light so I really could not tell.

Sigma also has two versions of its 150-600 lens. They are the Contemporary, and the Sport. I have no experience with either. The contemporary can be had for about $1100 while the sport runs in the $1700 dollar range. The sport is significantly heavier, but it adds weather proofing to the package. Reviews between the two that I have read is that optically they are VERY similar.

Hope this helps

Traveller_Jeff

I love the G2. Spent all day with it in a national park yesterday and as usual am happy with the images. I’d post, but the local router in this hotel is slower than a sloth.

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

I have a G1 and can't complain about the sharpness. I've shot air shows and wildlife with it.

rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX

Just got a G2, it has been raining here just about every day but the few shots I've been able to get look good.

saxman71 Loc: Wenatchee

I purchased a Tamron 150x600MM G2 lens about seven months ago. Since then I have had it out in the field many times and have posted a number of shots I took with it here on this forum. I use it with a Nikon D500 and am reasonably happy with the lens. It gains focus quickly and delivers images I find to be pretty darn sharp. I also own the Sigma 150x600MM C lens. In my opinion, the Tamron is a slightly superior lens. I posted these shots the day after I got the lens. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-560161-1.html

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

I have owned and used both the G1 and G2, the G1 is good, the G2 is better plus is is built sturdier and has weather proofing.

An article I read last year (no, I don't have the reference anymore) was by a couple of professional wildlife photographers who put the G1 and G2 plus the Sigma Contemporary and Sport through extensive practical field tests.
Their conclusions:
1. Best IQ - G2 and Sigma C with edge to G2 at 600 mm.
2. Best build and weather proofing G2 and Sigma Sport (S's IQ just below G2 and Sigma C)
3. Best bang for the buck Sigma C, only if the light build and lack of weather sealing is not important to you
4. Best econo buy G1, it still has good IQ if the light build and lack of weather sealing is not important to you
5. Best all around G2

Their conclusion was that if in the field they could produce publishable results with any of the 4 lenses.

I got the G2, in the past I owned a G1.
My other long lens is the Canon 100-400L mk2 with and without a 1.4x III extender, I used to have a mk1 which was also a very good lens.
I could get by with any of the 4 long lenses I have owned and used.
And since I use 3 different bodies I am getting the urge/GAS attack for a third long lens so I don't have to take time to switch lenses/bodies. I think I better take some anti-gas med of some kind.

gene 58

Look it up on you tube.

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

I have the G2 as well as the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6. I was not happy with the G2 out of the box (even sent it along with a camera body back to Tamron) until I tuned it myself with Tamron's Tap-In. I am getting excellent results with it now. The G1 is not compatible with the Tap-In. So my recommendation is to go with the Nikon, which is $1257 right now, unless you are willing to tune your lens in which case I would recommend the G2 at $1300. The Nikon has the advantage of f5.6 at 500mm where the G2 is at f/6.3 at 500mm. The G2 has the advantage of 150-600mm range and is a little lighter than the Nikon by about .6 lbs. I have very, very carefully tested sharpness on a D850. They are basically equivalent in the center at all common focal lengths, but the Nikon is sharper off center compared to the G2, which is an issue on a FF body, but not so much on a DX body. I don't have much experience with Sigma's offering, but I am trying to figure out how I'm going to pay for a Sigma 500mm f/4. Good luck.

jmw44 Loc: Princeton, NJ USA

I rented the G1 (for Nikon) and was pleased with it overall so I purchased one. I was never happy with the one I purchased and finally gave up on it. The autofocus was slow and sometimes did not work at all. It was not sharp past 500mm. I gave up on it. My suggestion is that if you get a Tamron, use it a lot while you can still return it, if need be.

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

Tuomi1947, I post most of my photos in the Close Up section. I have used the Tamron 150-600mm lens, both versions, for most of my bird photography. I love the lens, both versions, for thier sharpness and vibration control.

Greg

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

I use the G2 model on my Nikon D810. I have used it for the past 6 months and have no complaints at all. Usually shoot birds and the focusing is very fast. The photos come out very sharp even when hand held at 600mm range. I use Auto Focus all of the time due to macular degeneration in my eyes.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Based on Imatest numbers I have seen, ALL the reviews I have read, and anecdotal evidence presented here on UHH, IMO, with reference to optical performance, there is a larger difference in copy variation than there is maker versions of the 150-600's and 200-500 except that the Tammy ver. I generally performs less well above 500mm.
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ggab Loc: ?

Taken at roughly 100 yards with the Tamron 150-600 G1 this past winter using a Canon 7D MKII.
This is heavily cropped and background wires were removed in post.

Taken at Conowingo Dam ISO 320 f/8 1/2000 sec. 600mm

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NormanTheGr8 Loc: Racine, Wisconsin

95% of my shooting is hand held on the miles of hike/bike trails in my town. I have both the 18-400mm and the Canon 100_400LII , yes the Canon is sharper and heavier but the Tamron is most often on my 7D2 . As a walk around/travel lens it can't be beat especially in good light .When I am after birds when sharpness counts I'll make sure the Canon is on the camera. Another bonus for the Tamron is that security allows it into Miller Park for Brewer's games, and Lambo for Packers game (check restrictions at your venue before hand )