Tamron: I have just picked up my 150-600mm Nikon fit lens, after a long,long wait. It is a pity that Tamron choose not to supply some form of case with their lenses. Their argument is...

Grumpy Loc: Hampshire, UK

I have just picked up my 150-600mm Nikon fit lens, after a long,long wait. It is a pity that Tamron choose not to supply some form of case with their lenses. Their argument is that they assume people will keep it in a case with the camera, all very well but not when you don't require it on a shoot. I got the Optech XXL Snoot Boot, which fits fairly well with hood reversed.

michealj Loc: West Virginia

Hello Grumpy, congratulations on your purchase! My understanding from reading many reviews, is that this lens should serve you very well.
looking forward to seeing some great photos!! :thumbup: Have fun with your new ( best friend ) :mrgreen: Mike J.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Grumpy wrote:

I have just picked up my 150-600mm Nikon fit lens, after a long,long wait. It is a pity that Tamron choose not to supply some form of case with their lenses. Their argument is that they assume people will keep it in a case with the camera, all very well but not when you don't require it on a shoot. I got the Optech XXL Snoot Boot, which fits fairly well with hood reversed.

Now you'll have to get out and look for things that are far away. As for cases, I remember when all photo gear came with a case.

OviedoPhotos

Its a way of keeping the cost of good sold down, it also keeps the advertised price lower. But I agree if Nikon can include an awesome case Tamron should also be able to.

cwilliams31 Loc: Salisbury, North Carolina

Grumpy wrote:

I have just picked up my 150-600mm Nikon fit lens, after a long,long wait. It is a pity that Tamron choose not to supply some form of case with their lenses. Their argument is that they assume people will keep it in a case with the camera, all very well but not when you don't require it on a shoot. I got the Optech XXL Snoot Boot, which fits fairly well with hood reversed.

I had the camera store measure my 150-600 Lens and they ordered me a "LOWEPRO" case - 13X32 cm . The monster fits perfect in that case Hood ,filter and all. $42.99 - There will be shipping added to this price but its worth it - Good luck ....

Cappy Loc: Wildwood, NJ

For my Sigma 150-500 lens I picked a hard case with all the little foam squares you can pull out. It really keeps it protected. Also pulled out some for a couple of filters and a couple of other accessories.

Works great. Yes it is a little bulky. But considering it's not a lens that you keep with you all the time, it's a great storage device.

Dick Z. Loc: Downers Grove IL

Grumpy wrote:

I have just picked up my 150-600mm Nikon fit lens, after a long,long wait. It is a pity that Tamron choose not to supply some form of case with their lenses. Their argument is that they assume people will keep it in a case with the camera, all very well but not when you don't require it on a shoot. I got the Optech XXL Snoot Boot, which fits fairly well with hood reversed.

Just remember Grumpy, you get a 6 year warrantee with that lens. that's worth more than a case........ and don't be so grumpy!!

clintonnnn Loc: Goldendale,WA

I have had the Tamron 150-600 lens for several months. Lately, I cannot use a remote shutter release on my Canon 5D III with this lens. Why?

LennyP4868 Loc: NJ

Hello Grumpy I have the same Lens: I bought a bag for it. To get a lens of that range and quality I would have to spend at least 2 times the amount for a nikon Lens. I can live with spending another $30 or so for a bag. Im still ahead of the game by at least $1000.00

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

I also own this lens. Somethings I've noted about the 150-600mm lens vs the older Tamron 200-500mm it came with a case, but that is not all, on the lens hood there was a small wheel that made contact with a CPL filter. This made it easy to adjust the polarizer without removing the huge lens hood.

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jrb1213 Loc: McDonough GEorgia

Bill Emmett wrote:

I also own this lens. Somethings I've noted about the 150-600mm lens vs the older Tamron 200-500mm it came with a case, but that is not all, on the lens hood there was a small wheel that made contact with a CPL filter. This made it easy to adjust the polarizer without removing the huge lens hood.

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Cannot tell which lens you are talking about that has the wheeled lens hood.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

Sorry. The lens hood I was talking about was on the Tamron 200-500mm lens. That hood had a wheel that mated up with a CPL filter. It allowed you to rotate the filter without removing the hood from the lens. The wheel was located in a slot where the end of the lens, near the front element. I hope this helps.