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Tamron 150-600mm Lens Canon Mount
Feb 13, 2014 12:01:47 #
I have had mine for a few weeks. This is the first time for a lens like this so I am still learning my way around, particularly with the weight. I have shot with a tripod and a monopod and have been very pleased. Preordered from B&H and I have now registered my warranty. Looking forward to a Yellowstone trip in early June.
Feb 13, 2014 12:16:38 #
I wish Nikon would develop a competitive lens. I'm really happy to see Tamron stepping it up - competition is good. I'll probably get one when available & then sell my Sigma.
Feb 13, 2014 12:59:56 #
ecobin wrote:
I wish Nikon would develop a competitive lens. I'm really happy to see Tamron stepping it up - competition is good. I'll probably get one when available & then sell my Sigma.
If Canon and Nikon made a lens like this, you don't have enough money. I got mine a couple weeks ago, and really haven't had time to really shoot the lens. I was in the backyard yesterday with it, and it fogged up. The weather in the New Orleans area has been really humid, off and on cold. Not good lens weather, nor bird weather. I do know this lens is heavy for hand held shots. I plan on using my mono, or tripod when shooting this lens. I can hand hold the lens for short periods of time, and get the shot. The filter size makes filters become an investment too. Get a good price on CPL filters at 095mm when you buy the lens. Be sure when buying the filter you get a good one, like B&W, Hoya, or other better brand filter with good glass. Other wise it will show up in the photos.
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Feb 13, 2014 13:08:40 #
washy
Loc: Dorset UK
mborn wrote:
I am waiting also for the Nikon mount of the lens
Have Tamron done a deal with Canon? Are they only producing this 150-600 for Canon users? so that all Nikon users that want this Tamron lens have to buy a Canon camera. Great marketing !!
Feb 13, 2014 13:10:54 #
washy
Loc: Dorset UK
washy wrote:
Have Tamron done a deal with Canon? Are they only producing this 150-600 for Canon users? so that all Nikon users that want this Tamron lens have to buy a Canon camera. Great marketing !!
Mind, I am waiting for this lens to be available in the UK
Feb 13, 2014 13:19:53 #
washy wrote:
Have Tamron done a deal with Canon? Are they only producing this 150-600 for Canon users? so that all Nikon users that want this Tamron lens have to buy a Canon camera. Great marketing !!
LOL, that would never work. I have too much invested in Nikon gear to switch and am sure this applies to many many others.
Feb 13, 2014 17:35:40 #
MT Shooter reported here a few weeks ago that Tamron agreed to produce the Canon mount version before the Nikon and Sony versions, as part of a business deal with Canon for an exclusive license to incorporate the proprietary focusing algorithms used on Canon bodies. Apparently, Canon has not previously shared this data with any third-party lens manufacturers.
Nikon and Sony mount versions are on the horizon, but there is no firm date for when these will become available. :-(
Nikon and Sony mount versions are on the horizon, but there is no firm date for when these will become available. :-(
washy wrote:
Have Tamron done a deal with Canon? Are they only producing this 150-600 for Canon users? so that all Nikon users that want this Tamron lens have to buy a Canon camera. Great marketing !!
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Feb 13, 2014 17:49:32 #
Ronr2
Loc: Virginia
I received the Tamron 150-600 on Tuesday evening and returned it today, I shoot with the Canon 7D and the lens has problems tracking in AI Servo. Did do a very good job on static subjects in One Shot.
Feb 13, 2014 18:29:34 #
washy
Loc: Dorset UK
MDI Mainer wrote:
MT Shooter reported here a few weeks ago that Tamron agreed to produce the Canon mount version before the Nikon and Sony versions, as part of a business deal with Canon for an exclusive license to incorporate the proprietary focusing algorithms used on Canon bodies. Apparently, Canon has not previously shared this data with any third-party lens manufacturers.
Nikon and Sony mount versions are on the horizon, but there is no firm date for when these will become available. :-(
Nikon and Sony mount versions are on the horizon, but there is no firm date for when these will become available. :-(
Well the Tamron is working very well with Canon bodies and out performing the Big Sig from what I have seen and read , is it the exclusivity of those algorithms some thing to do with that success
Feb 13, 2014 23:26:09 #
I took mine for a test shoot today. I heard about the Al Servo problem, and wanted to check it out. It seems all the birds were not flying to me or away, just across from my blind. I'll try tomorrow. I did shoot some Canada Geese in the pond near the golf course. Not really good photos I think. I have to download them to actually see the product.
Feb 18, 2014 07:26:13 #
After a weather delay, big brown showed up yesterday. I took the lens out of the box and headed to Myakka SP. These were taken using a tripod around 2:30ish pm, very harsh overhead light. These images were jpegs out of the camera without any PP. I look forward to your C&C's. Gary
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I finally bit the bullet and got very lucky. Last... (show quote)
Canon 7D - Tamron 150-600mm @ 600mm, 1/4000 sec., F6.3, ISO 1250, Spot Metering
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Canon 7D - Tamron 150-600mm @ 600mm, 1/4000 sec., F5.0, ISO 400, Spot Metering
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Canon 7D - Tamron 150-600mm @ 600mm, 1/4000 sec., F7.1, ISO 1250, Spot Metering
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Canon 7D - Tamron 150-600mm @ 150mm, 1/4000 sec., F5.0, ISO 800, Spot Metering
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Canon 7D - Tamron 150-600mm @ 600mm, 1/4000 sec., F6.3, ISO 2000, Spot Metering
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Feb 18, 2014 07:44:41 #
After a weather delay, big brown showed up yesterday. I took the lens out of the box and headed to Myakka SP. These were taken handheld around 2:30ish pm, very harsh overhead light. These images were jpegs out of the camera without any PP. I look forward to your C&C's. Gary
gwong1 wrote:
I finally bit the bullet and got very lucky. Last... (show quote)
Canon 7D, Tamron 150-600mm@ 600mm, 1/4000 sec, F6.3, ISO 2500. Spot Metering
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Canon 7D, Tamron 150-600mm@ 600mm, 1/4000 sec, F6.3, ISO 1000. Spot Metering
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Canon 7D, Tamron 150-600mm@ 400mm, 1/4000 sec, F5.6, ISO 640. Spot Metering
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Canon 7D, Tamron 150-600mm@ 600mm, 1/500 sec, F6.3, ISO 100. Spot Metering
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Feb 18, 2014 10:52:33 #
Can't get better than that. We better stop praising this lens. Tamron my raise the price. All the Nikonians can do is complain. LOL
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Feb 22, 2014 08:52:44 #
Bill Emmett wrote:
Can't get better than that. We better stop praising this lens. Tamron my raise the price. All the Nikonians can do is complain. LOL
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Why would we complain> The Canon beta testers are working for us. :D
Feb 22, 2014 14:44:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Why would we complain> The Canon beta testers are working for us. :D
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