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Nov 4, 2020 20:55:41 #

RPaul3rd Loc: Arlington VA and Sarasota FL

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF. I can't afford Canon glass in this category and I have heard good things about this lens. Mainly for shooting birds and other animals.

Thanks

Nov 4, 2020 21:01:13 #

Grahame Loc: Fiji

RPaul3rd wrote:

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF. I can't afford Canon glass in this category and I have heard good things about this lens. Mainly for shooting birds and other animals.

Thanks

Why not go to a site like 'flickr', look for the group on this lens and look at the results of what it can do.

Would the best of those be good enough for you?

Nov 4, 2020 21:21:40 #

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

RPaul3rd wrote:

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF. I can't afford Canon glass in this category and I have heard good things about this lens. Mainly for shooting birds and other animals.

Thanks

I got the G1 version right after it came out and now have the G2. It is an extremely good lens.
I usually keep it on a tripod for birds on the plants and feeders in my back yard.
#1 A tiny Yellow Rump Warbler putting on a display at about 75 feet
#2 Sparrow gathering milkweed fluff for lining a nest at about 80-85 feet

Both are with an 80D and the lens was at 600mm.

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Nov 4, 2020 22:09:57 #

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

RPaul3rd wrote:

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF. I can't afford Canon glass in this category and I have heard good things about this lens. Mainly for shooting birds and other animals.

Thanks

I have that lens for Nikon. Here's a few shots from it. These are post processed. I'm very happy with it.

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Nov 4, 2020 22:15:57 #

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

thanks for sharing robertjerl and JRiepe...
beautifully done...

Nov 5, 2020 06:48:50 #

Flash Falasca Loc: Beverly Hills, Florida

why not put the name of the lens in the title, so I don't waste my time looking at a post I have no interest in or know nothing about ?

Nov 5, 2020 07:28:19 #

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

Flash Falasca wrote:

why not put the name of the lens in the title, so I don't waste my time looking at a post I have no interest in or know nothing about ?

And now you've wasted even more of your "valuable" time by commenting.

Nov 5, 2020 07:58:34 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

RPaul3rd wrote:

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF. I can't afford Canon glass in this category and I have heard good things about this lens. Mainly for shooting birds and other animals.

Thanks

You should read this.
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-63-di-vc-usd-g2

Nov 5, 2020 08:00:32 #

TerryVS

JRiepe wrote:

And now you've wasted even more of your "valuable" time by commenting.

There seems to be a lot of old farts here that haven't been getting their prune juice regularly!

Nov 5, 2020 08:15:46 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

There are lots and lots of reviews online. Starting out by assuming that the reviewer has been paid to write a biased review is not a good way to begin. Asking owners isn't the best idea, either. I buy things because I like them, and I've read positive reviews. Naturally, I'm going to tell you that I like what I have. Relying on someone who reviews products for a living is a more reliable way to get a valid impression of a product.

Nov 5, 2020 08:17:07 #

rplain1 Loc: Dayton, Oh.

Flash Falasca wrote:

why not put the name of the lens in the title, so I don't waste my time looking at a post I have no interest in or know nothing about ?

He could have put the whole question in the title and you could have saved 1.5 seconds (unless you're a slow reader).

Nov 5, 2020 08:27:20 #

gompfer1

Best way to determine if the lens is for you is to rent the lens and shoot it for a few days.

Nov 5, 2020 08:30:59 #

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

I have the first gen model (Nikon mt., purchased slightly used, "like new" from Adorama for $500 delivered)......based on the performance and handling of my copy, I'm very happy with it, and I'd like to buy the Gen 2 when it is in my budget, but this year has been tough on budgets!! I think you would be very happy with one that is even better than the Gen 1. Now, read some reviews, look at some sample photos, pull trigger, or you could wait....up to you!!!

Nov 5, 2020 08:46:18 #

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"... Relying on someone who reviews products for a living is a more reliable way to get a valid impression of a product..." In theory this is a valid assumption jerryc41 with which I use to agree... albeit in today's shrinking photographic marketplace there are sadly far to many "Brand Ambassadors" promoting questionable product for a not so hidden agendas... Traffic to their commercial web presence or getting IG "Likes" etc... Most recently I viewed a lengthy "Educational" video by a Nikon "Ambassador" who also was promoting a commercial grade lens? This clown could be shooting with anything NPS would send him but seems Nikon is looking to make rent this month, oh well...

RPaul3rd like gompfer1 said why not rent the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF.
https://www.lensrentals.com/rent/tamron-150-600mm-f5-6.3-sp-di-vc-usd-g2-for-canon

Seven days for ~ $80 even without their instant savings coupon... lol

Here are 283 B&H's "Reviews" on said optic...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1277358-REG/tamron_sp_150_600mm_f_5_6_3_di.html/reviews

Looks to be a popular bit of kit RPaul3rd

Hope this helps...
All the best on your epic wildlife and nature photo journey RPaul3rd

Nov 5, 2020 09:41:16 #

saxman71 Loc: Wenatchee

If you want 600mm on the long end and you want to stay in the $1,200 range you really have few choices. I own a Tamron 150x600mm G2 lens and it has served me well for two years. I also own the Sigma 150x600mm Contemporary lens that I bought prior to the introduction of the Tamron G2. They both deliver good pictures when you have decent light to work with. However, since I bought the Tamron G2 the Sigma has not seen the light of day. I just think the Tamron locks onto the subject a bit quicker, it has a locking barrel (which I like), and its weatherproofing is superior.

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