Second Impressions of the new Tamron 50-400mm Di III VC VXD e-mount lens!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- In this follow up video, I have returned from Alaska and I am thrilled to share my experiences with the lens in real world nature photography settings. From photographing bears at Crescent Lake, landscapes across the Kenai Peninsula, Aspen Leaf macros and even landscapes from boats in Kachemak Bay, I put the lens through some pretty tough situations with completely satisfactory results. I share some thoughts and images from the trip.
Music: Campfire Calm by Paper Planes, Artlist license
This is the exact struggle I’m having rn whiling planning my trip to Alaska, Brook’s camp. Thank you !!
Amazing footage of the bears!
Thank you!
Thank you for your video and your gorgeous images! Your experience with this lens does not surprise me. Tamron makes great lenses. Tamron is starting to make lenses for the Nikon mirrorless system and I will definitely purchase this lens for my Nikon Z cameras when it becomes available. The size and weight, and versatility factor alone makes this lens a winner!
Good Job and a Commi for the Algo, lets get some Views :)
I use the a6400 with the tamron 18-300 and the 150-500. They are the only lens I need on a daily basis.
Nice to watch a review that IS a review rather than another butt kissing advert put out by most other people in their.. " Reviews"
Thanks. Even though I am one of Tamron's pros, they would expect nothing less than an honest opinion from me. Thank you again
Great video! With so many technical reviews, it's really nice to see a practical real-world followup.
Thank you!
Hey nice vid. Do you recommend 150-500 or 50-400 for a single lens to pair with a 25-105. Planning to use it on a cruise ship in Alaska so spotting wildlife etc
I would probably go with the 50-400mm simply due to the size and weight of the lens. I would want to make sure I was covered from the 105-150mm, which would have a gap if you went with the 150-500mm.
@@davidakoubian3025 thanks for responding so quickly..I think that’s best or the sigma 100-400 but if I can find a 50-400 at the right price then I’ll go that
So, I just purchased this lens. I figured it would be the best focal range for my Alaska cruise and excursions next June. I've got two Sony ff bodies so I'll also get a wide to medium zoom from Tamron once the date gets a bit closer (and some cash saved up).
You will love it! It is perfect for excursions.
Would you say the 400mm was enough or for wildlife do you think 500mm or 600mm is needed. If so what lens would you recommend just like this one where you only need to bring one lens.
Well, all these images were with the 50-400mm and it was plenty long enough. I don't see the need for a longer lens here.
Thx for the video its great. Did the lens fail to do 30 frames per second on Sony >? Heard that it is limited to 15 fps, is that true?
In all honesty, I haven't tested to see if it will do 30 fps. Since the bears weren't moving really fast, I had it on low frame rate. When I first got the a1 I had it on high for about 10 minutes and realized I had several hundred bird in flight frames and almost a full memory card! I have watched a few reviews that say they think it does, but most folks believe it is somewhere around 20 fps.
Excellent practical review with supporting images. I am an all Tamron shooter and this would be my sixth lens. I have a feeling my 70-300 and the 150-500 will not see much action after I add this to the bag! Quick question David, the bear pics look very sharp and clear. Where you shooting wide open or did you stop it down a bit? Same question with the foliage pics.
I love your reviews. No Charts, all practical field impressions and actual location images. Thanks.
Thank you for the kind words! I typically shoot at f8. I have found that using f8 gives me a little more depth of field and a little more sharpness in my subject as a result. Because I am still using a telephoto lens, the background, even at f8 still softens enough to give good separation. I have a few images where the bears are separated by even just a foot or so that the out of focus bear has a great soft look to it. I can still see a lot of use for especially the 150-500mm for use like when I am using a tripod or monopod, and need that little extra reach. I have never been much of a chart guy asI find often it doesn't relate well to field use. Also most things charts show are easily corrected in post with the Lens Correction in LR and PS. Thanks again.
J'en veux un, pour mon Nikon Z 😢
I hope they will make this in the Z mount someday
Hi David, just stumbled onto your channel after recently buying the 50-400. Great video and really appreciated your insight. I am really liking this lens so far. The sharpness really impressed me as well as the weight. If i may ask you a question about filters. In your personal opinion are you for them or against in general? I've always had filters but this is the first lens i haven't bought one for. Seond part of the question is if you are not in favor of them do you think cleaning the lens over time(with the right cleaning product and cloth) will remove any coating they apply to the lens. Any insight and opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much and i look forward to your next video's.
Forgot to add which stabilization would you recommend more for wildlife? Thanks David
I will use filters when needed. I use Kase Wolverine Revolution 67mm filters. When I do need to clean the lens, all I do is breathe a little fog on the front element and wipe it off with a soft lens cloth. The coatings on the lens make it easier to clean, actually. I just use Mode 1 on the VC.
@@davidakoubian3025 Thanks for such a quick reply David. I feel there is not always a need to have them on. Certain conditions just make sense to have them on and others not so much. I forgot to ask if you don't mind.. what's your approach on shooting in the cold and coming into the warm afterwards? I have always brought my bag with me in the cold so that way when I'm ready to put my camera away after the shoot it slowly warms to room temperature. I was always worried about condensation. Not sure if this newer tech is just as subceptable to condensation. Thanks again David
@@Ryanphotos1 I do a fair amount of cold weather shooting and haven't had any issues. I carry my bag outdoors and indoors between shoots and it has always been fine. I think if it were in extreme heat/humidity, that could make a difference, but I mainly am shooting in Wyoming during the winter and it is low humidity. We go to Iceland next month and in between shoots, the van doesn't get really warm so it is good. Thanks!
There are 2 stabilization modes. What is the difference between them, when each of them should be used?
The first model is the standard where you see stabilization in the viewfinder or on the LCD. The second is more of a dynamic setting where it "kicks" in when the shutter is pressed. You can actually get an extra stop or so in Mode 2. They also work in conjunction with the IBIS.
Great review. I just bought this lens last Monday and it did not come with any detailed manual. I wonder where I could find that information. Tamron website is no help.
They usually have some short videos, but maybe if you have a question, I can answer it. I do stills with it, but I think there are some good videos here on TH-cam for video use.
@@davidakoubian3025 Thanks for your help. I shall check it tonight on you and take some pictures over this long weekend. BTW I tried to look for some info but got distracted.
Check out this video by Jake Sloan. th-cam.com/video/jBHfqSIUlDo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JL3ezVtXGjRth4f0
Amazing! Do you know when the sale starts in stores?
It is available now
Which firmware did you use on the trip?
The original. The firmware update wasn't available for a few months after the trip
Good info thx
Thank you!
Love the photos. Quick question(s) 1. Zoom creep - Saw that u were able to zoom in on a tripod tilted down on the leaves. Understand the lock only works on 50mm. 2. Freezing motion at those long focal lengths (f6.3 etc) , was high ISO an issue?
The lock is only at 50, but the lens never creeper at any length. I don't shoot below f8, and my a1 handles high ISOs, even at 8000, so I feel confident even pushing it to 1/1000th of a second.