Just got the new Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 G2 series lenses and TC's in today so naturally I had to mount one up and take a couple quick shots with it.
The new G is about the same physical size, but 2 ounces heavier than the original 150-600mm, although you will never notice it. The build quality has definitely improved as far as fit and finish, balance is exceptional on the full frame 5D4. The tripod collar is also redesigned with a Pro type foot featuring TWO mounting holes to virtually eliminate plate twisting which is ALWAYS a problem with single hole feet. Focus speed is lightning fast and very accurate, no searching in any of the shots I took. Focusing is also totally silent as on the older Tamron, which is very nice.
This lens could be a contender in the range, but the improvements in speed, stabilization, built and weather resistance all come at a price with the new G2 selling for $400 more than the older model. Same price as the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 and $800 less than Canons 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II model.
These new lenses are in stock now at limited dealers and will be plentiful in another 2-3 weeks when the next shipments come ashore.
Here are a couple of quick handheld sample shots taken while I had a free minute. All EXIF data intact on the downloads.
Hard to imagine that they would improve on the first model. Very nice. Thanks for the quick highlights.
CLF
Loc: Raleigh, NC
MT Shooter wrote:
Just got the new Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 G2 series lenses and TC's in today so naturally I had to mount one up and take a couple quick shots with it.
The new G is about the same physical size, but 2 ounces heavier than the original 150-600mm, although you will never notice it. The build quality has definitely improved as far as fit and finish, balance is exceptional on the full frame 5D4. The tripod collar is also redesigned with a Pro type foot featuring TWO mounting holes to virtually eliminate plate twisting which is ALWAYS a problem with single hole feet. Focus speed is lightning fast and very accurate, no searching in any of the shots I took. Focusing is also totally silent as on the older Tamron, which is very nice.
This lens could be a contender in the range, but the improvements in speed, stabilization, built and weather resistance all come at a price with the new G2 selling for $400 more than the older model. Same price as the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 and $800 less than Canons 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II model.
These new lenses are in stock now at limited dealers and will be plentiful in another 2-3 weeks when the next shipments come ashore.
Here are a couple of quick handheld sample shots taken while I had a free minute. All EXIF data intact on the downloads.
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MT, thanks for the info. I just got the old model about 4 weeks ago and like it. Thanks for the info on the new,
Greg
Carter, Thank you. Please let us know if you get an opportunity to try it on the 7D MkiII. BTW nice Elk! Gary
MT-I appreciate you posting your impressions. I'm very interested in how this lens stacks up against the Sigma Sport-I'm looking to upgrade from my Sig Contemporary, and would really like to save the weight and money, if this Tammy is on par with the Sport. If you do have a chance to do some comparisons, I believe they'll be pretty close(I'm hoping). Thanks again
abc1234
Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Impossible to judge from one picture but if I had to, I would say that the combination of the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary and Canon 80D is sharper.
abc1234 wrote:
Impossible to judge from one picture but if I had to, I would say that the combination of the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary and Canon 80D is sharper.
I find it to be remarkable that an image from a crop frame 24 MP sensor with a dynamic range of 13.2 would be sharper than a FF sensor with 30 MP and a dynamic range of 13.6. Is the Sigma lens enough better than the Tamron to make up the difference in sensor superiority?
abc1234
Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
billnourse wrote:
I find it to be remarkable that an image from a crop frame 24 MP sensor with a dynamic range of 13.2 would be sharper than a FF sensor with 30 MP and a dynamic range of 13.6. Is the Sigma lens enough better than the Tamron to make up the difference in sensor superiority?
I am out of my league here. Perhaps a newer processor or sensor might matter. A few days ago, someone posted a comparison of these cameras in terms of resolution. I think it was actually pixel density or dpi and the 80D had more than the ff. As I said, judging a lens by one shot is impossible. However, I hope someone will do a properly controlled test of the three lenses as well as real-world.
dugole
Loc: Matawan, New Jersey
MT - Curious... I use the Mark IV with the EF 100-400 Mark II - a great combo. In your opinion, how does the Tamron 150-600 compare with with the EF 100-400, in build quality, feel, image stabilization and IQ?
gwong1 wrote:
Carter, Thank you. Please let us know if you get an opportunity to try it on the 7D MkiII. BTW nice Elk! Gary
I, too, have a 7D MkII. And the v1 of this lens. I am, also, interested in what you find with the 7D MkII.
RonBoyd wrote:
I, too, have a 7D MkII. And the v1 of this lens. I am, also, interested in what you find with the 7D MkII.
I will mount one on the 7D MK II body a little later when the sun is in about the same position and take a few with that combo.
MT Shooter wrote:
I will mount one on the 7D MK II body a little later when the sun is in about the same position and take a few with that combo.
Thanks-I, too, shoot a 7D2, so am definitely interested in hearing your impressions on this combo.
hi mt shooter do you think that nikon well drop the price of the 200-500 any time soon? i am wanting one thanks garry
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