As a new photographer, I very much appreciate you showing the raw vs developed images. I just purchased this lens for my D7500 and I'm looking forward to getting some nice shots. Thank you!
I was using the lens in April 2021 and it came from Tamron so I assume it had the current firmware for that date. Unfortunately, I no longer have the lens to do any further testing. Cheers, Duade
It all depends on your budget and your style. The 7D1 or 2 if on a budget. The 90D if you need reach and cropping. The 5d3 for nice low light performance and FF. Cheers, Duade
it looks like the r6 really needs the 100 400mkii or above... i have the 90d with the same lense and get similar results so to me the tamron isnt ideal for the r6? would you agree?
G,day, as a learner, I hardly dare ask, but I don’t understand why your shutter speed needed to be set so high (swan at 1/2500) I thought with slow moving subjects & on a support it could be slower, so lower iso? No criticism here, just a novice picking up tips. Your photos are amazing & i’m really enjoying your channel.
it is a great question and it is how we learn, you are right I probably should have used 1/1250 and ISO1600 which would have resulted in the same exposure. I do tend to use fairly high SS as the R6 handles high ISO very well, I don't see a huge difference between ISO1600 and 3200. Cheers, Duade
I rented this lens on a trip last Summer with intent on not purchasing it after I got back. I bought one the same day I returned it and haven't looked back.
I owned this lens and even using computer afma couldn't get a consitent focus on my 5D4. It either front or back focused with no pattern. On occasion it did hit focus but was so unreliable I sold. Maybe I had a bad example but its put me off 3rd party telephotos for good.
Thanks Steve, I think this can be an issue on DSLR for sure, I find the lens to be much more consistent on mirrorless due to the different AF system. Cheers, Duade 👍
Duade, your videos are just fantastic. You've found a way to make it seem like a friend is talking with me about photography and gear and not a cold salesman at a store. Yours is the first channel I've ever become a member on because I get so much out of it. I like the birds in the mist the best! I have been trying working with silhouettes recently, especially since often times I don't have "interesting" subjects but have an interesting environment instead. Apart from that, I've decided to stick with my decision to buy the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 for my crop sensor body over a zoom like this. Your video on that lens made a great impression on me and made me feel like it's the best for where I'm at in bird photography.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate the support. Feel free to share a link to your silhouette shots, I would love to see them. Good luck with the 400 5.6, it is a great lens. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I'd be honored! I won't say my photos suck, because I want to get away from that negative thinking, so I'll just say this is where I'm at at the moment :) twitter.com/Grafeeti/status/1383401958044667911?s=19
Some lovely shots there Duade. I bought the Tamron 150-600 G02 a couple of years ago for my Somy A77ii. I've now got myself a Sony A7iii and kept my fingers crossed that it would work OK on it via the Sony A to E mount adapter; I needn't have, the results are superb. It's a heavy beast to use hand held but probably the best value for money piece of glass I've ever bought.
These lenses (including the Sigmas) are amazing for the money. I'd like to see a side by side with the Canon 800mm and 600mm. With the zooms you get a larger max apature, and zoom. With he Canons, well it's a Canon.
, yes that is an interesting comparison. Zooms are very handy and so is the MFD. I would say the RF100-500 is a clear winner but is much more expensive. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade The 100-500 seems to have great specs and all but its competition in my mind is the Sony 200-600. I realize the 100-500 has a greater zoom ratio, but the Sony is 100mm longer, has a slightly better aperture at the long end and is $700 cheaper more if you find a sale. It also looks better which I know is not the best comparison, but still. I have too much Canon gear to switch, but that Sony is tempting. Love the show btw.
Nordburg, I agree on paper the Sony appears to be the more attractive option, however once you use the RF100-500 you will understand why its priced the way it is. I really cannot emphasise how light this lens is, it is an absolute dream to travel and walk around with. It is as light as my 400 5.6 which is incredible. The IS, AF and sharpness are all next level, it really does feel like an evolution from the EF lenses. Cheers, Duade
Great Video Duade.... not many review of the CAnon R6 with the Tamron 150-600 G2. I do not know if it is my copy of the g2 lens but it took excellent pics when it is working right, Occasional I get the lens hunting in and out and I had to remove it from the adapter reinsert to get it back to normal! agaiN! it only happen mostly when my lens is zoom out to Max. and when the camera has gone to sleep mode waking up from sleep..( 600mm) and than it would hunt renlentlessly! which in our birding times miss all the good shots! wonder if anyone have this experience! I have the Original canon RF adapter and I also bought the Viltrox adapter and both give this issue ( again it is not all the time .. only once a while ) .... no problem with the Canon RF-100-400 ! or Canon 70-200 IS F2.8 with Canon Extender 2x III. AgaiN! thanks for the great review .... I did get occasional blur like you have on some shots! but only occur when I turn on Image stablization!
Thanks for sharing your experience Dave, I cant recall having that experience on wake up but do know it can take a second too long at times. Cheers, Duade
Hello, first of all I follow your channel for a long time. I live in Turkey in Istanbul. My name is İsmail. I am currently using a Canon 7D mark 2 body and a Sigma 150-600 Sport lens. I want to replace the body. It would be a better combination with my existing lenses whether I buy an R5 or R6? Have you made such an experiment? With which lens I can get a better result with my current body? By the way, I don't shoot a lot of video, so I don't need the R5's video features. Thank you in advance...
Gday Ismail, thanks for your comment, it is a great question, I think the R5 is the better camera and allows you to crop heavily. The R6 is also a great camera but misses a few of the features from the R5. The Sigma lens should work well on the mirrorless bodies. Cheers, Duade
Yeah I use the Sigma 150-600 on my Canon 7D Mk2. It's the best for the money. I've read of some "issues" with the Tamron that the Sigma did not suffer from. Glad I'm with the Sigma over the Tamron.
Great video as usual. I use my Sigma 150-600 on my Canon eos R and love it. The biggest problem I've found is the tracking (servo mode) isn't very good. It works much better with Canon lenses. Otherwise, no major issues with the Sigma and Canon.
Tamron and Sigma super telephoto zoom lenses for Canon DSLRs/MILCs are appropriate glasses indeed. Because Canon itself doesn't offer anything in this range. There's one 100-500mm RF lens which is shorter by 100mm, slower at the long end and pricier! So, it's wiser to buy the so-called third party lenses for this purpose. BTW, how is the durability of these third party lenses?
So, do you always use auto focus I just bought the Tamron 150-600 G2, I am still trying to get use to photographing birds and other types of animals. I am using the Nikon z7 I have had some trouble with auto focus, not the camera but me but I just keep going out and practicing and just like my Tamron 70-200 G2 I will get it figured out.
Paul, it is a challenge that is for sure, yes, I use AF all the time and but do use manual override if the camera locks onto the background. Keep practicing and I am sure your shots will improve. Cheers, Duade
Is this the better option for a r6 instead of the expensive rf 100-500? More reach and wider aperture for less then half the price? Has the Tamron the same eye af issue then the sigma (which you encountered in one of your videos) sharp unsharp sharp unsharp. Love your content! Greetings from Germany.
Thanks Ben, I think it might suffer the same issue but I did not test the pulsing issue properly when I had the lens. I did notice the sharp, sharp unsharp with this lens also which maybe the same but unfortunately I don't have access to the lens to test. It is a real shame the RF100-500 is so expensive as we really need Sigma and Tamron to make lenses for RF mount. Cheers, Duade
Very informative video. As an amateur wildlife photographer i want to shift from canon 80D to Canon r7. Please inform us about the performance of the tamron 150-600 g2 lens with the canon r7.
Hi Soumen, I have not used the Tamron on the R7 but it did pretty well on the R6. Wild Alaska did try that lens on the R7 here th-cam.com/video/XnvuGbBKqNU/w-d-xo.html Cheers, Duade
Hi Paton, I have a Canon Eos R camera and EF mount adaptor, I want to buy Tamron SP 150-600mm lens. Is this lens is compatible with Eos R ? Any issues with Autofocus ?
Bit of a waste of money to have R6 and cheapo lens on it. I think this lens is nice entry lens for wildlife and bird photography but it just isn't good enough for more serious work. I watched reviews and made a mistake and bought it (G2 version). Wasn't happy with focus speed nor sharpness whilst fully zoomed in.
Hi Mikko, yes I agree, the Canon RF100-500 is a far superior lens and would be the one I would suggest, just a shame it is so expensive. Sorry to hear you have had issues with your lens. Cheers, Duade
You speak so quickly in this video, too many coffees mate? Blonde Robot was not confident that the Tamron would have expected results with my R5. It’s great to see they’ve given you a lens to try! What a great company. Morten Hilmer seems to get great results with the f mount version using an ftz adaptor
Thanks Rob, photographing birds tends to get me excited :-) Yes Blonde Robot have been very helpful which I am grateful for. The lens works without any issues as far as I am aware. The AF is not as good as the Canon L glass but that is to be expected. Cheers, Duade
Those boulders seem out of place. Are they natural to this area or were they brought in? If natural, would you happen to know how they got where they are geologically speaking? "Welcome Swallow"?? that's its common name?!!
thinking of making the switch to mirrorless. the lack of glass for rf mounts made me apprehensive for a while. im currently running the 90D with this same tamron lens, i do love it but it is pretty horrible in low light. thinking about getting the r6 and using the tamron with it. looks like the eye focus works better with the tamron compared to the sigma. hate losing the crop sensor though, wonder what your thoughts on the r6 with the tamron but also with a 1.4x extender? i do have a tamron extender i could use with it, but its horrible with that lens and the 90d
KG, it really is tough at the moment with the Tamron and Sigma lenses not releasing an RF version. The R7 is a really nice camera in good light, a touch better noise than your 90D but will be similar IQ. However the eye tracking is a huge step up from the 90D and you will keep the crop factor. The R6 blitzes the R7 in low light but you have to get close to make the most of the 20mp sensor. You can use a 1.4 extender and maintain AF but I wonder what the IQ will be like, I am not sure. For its price I think the R7 maybe a good start with mirrorless and wait to see what the next round of cameras will be like. Cheers, Duade
At 12:45-ish, when we see the AF chasing the eye, the view of the bird isn't very smooth, but rather "jerky". Is that how it looks in the viewfinder of the R6?
Hi Per, no that was footage taken off my phone which made it look jerky, once you use the camera for awhile you hardly notice the difference between the EVF and OVF. Cheers, Duade
Nick, no I have not tried a converter however I suspect the IQ and AF would take a hit and you would need a lot of light to make the most of it. Cheers, Duade
I got this lens recently, because there is no way I can afford long primes. This is a great bang for the buck, which is important to me at this point. I'm using it with my 40D and still getting used to it. Great to see your take on using it for wildlife.
Craig, thanks for your comment, how did you find it on the 40D?, I had a few issues on my 40D, it appeared to be front focusing a little bit. Cheers, Duade
I haven't done any testing to see where the focusing is, but feel that I need to. I did get the Tap device so that I can adjust, once I figure that out. There is some softness, which could just be issues with the user. My biggest issue is the noise, which I attribute to setting a higher ISO to try to get higher shutter speeds for the wildlife.
Be sure to calibrate the lens correctly, I had a 13 step offset on my d500-G2 combo and 8 on my FF. Used right with a lot of light the lens is superb but don't forget: there is a learning curve; I had the G1 for 5 years and from year 2 I managed to get some really good shots except for action. Good luck!
Hi Rudra, it did struggle a bit with those Swans that were probably 20+ metres away, I havent been able to really test the BIF unfortunately. Cheers, Duade
I would like to see more of this type of video. I have the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary and I get similar shots, they are great lenses. All the best Steve V
Altima, I hand hold it the majority of the time however if I am in very low light or say at the beach I like to use it on a gimbal/tripod/groundpod as it does not have IS. Cheers, Duade
Zac, yes, I tested the Sigma after this and noticed some pulsing with the AF, I suspect it impacts the Tamron as well but I did not test the Tamron for the pulsing. The viewfinder and AF appear to work through the viewfinder, but you will find soft shots popping up in a sequence when using AI Servo. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade and thanks for the video! I actually got this lens a week ago and trying to learn how to use it properly paired with my 77D. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford a canon lens such as the 100-400mm II but I wanted to get started. I might upgrade later. Two questions for you though, I see you shot at very high ISO (although I know the R6 performances are great in that respect) and bumping the shutter speed up even with your gimbal. First, did you leave the VC on? Second, do you recommend closing the aperture and increasing the SS even on an older body like the 77D? I tend to find it difficult to like a picture when the ISO is above 800 in general
Congrats on the lens and thanks for your question, it is a tough one. I think the 77D should be able to go to ISO1600 but 800 is ideal. If light is a real issue I would maybe use f8 and lower the SS and take lots of bursts and hope you get some sharp shots. Yes I left the VC on. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
What are your thoughts on the tamron 150-600 g2 vs using a canon 100-400 version 1 with a 1.4x version 2 tc? Wondering if the trade of going from f8 to f6.3 on the tamron would be better than the glass difference.
Zach, an excellent question, to be honest I would likely stick with the 100-400 and save up to eventually get the RF100-500, that lens is next level and is so good. Cheers, Duade
Ok 6am here in California and the ending made me chuckle LOL. I have the Canon 100-400 II and the old faithful 7d II planning to upgrade soon just trying to decide between the r6 and r5, unless they finally come out with the R7. Getting my first powerchair soon, and will figure out how to mount a gimble on it hahaha.
Thanks, yes the endings are a bit of fun, your kit is one that served me very well and takes wonderful photos. The R5 is the superior camera but comes at a pretty high cost. The RF100-500 is an amazing lens also. I do hope they come out with the R7 after the R3. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
, yes, it is fast enough to capture movement if you have sufficient sunlight. I would suggest 1/1600 and higher to capture movement. Another alternative is the Canon 400 5.6 which is slightly faster, sharper and lighter. Cheers, Duade
A great question, I hope to do some comparison shots for the review. I do really like the weight of the 400 and the images are probably a touch sharper however it is a little short on the FF body. Cheers, Duade
Johannes, that is the big question isnt it, by all accounts the Sigma Sport is the superior lens however the Contemporary and the Tamron are very similar. Cheers, Duade
I took this combo out today to get some swan photos and the sun was a bit bright so I have a question do you ever use filters and what would you recommend on this lens camera combo
I have never used filters for wildlife photography, a polozriser may help with waterbirds but I find the first few hours before and after sunset offer the softest light if you have direct sun. I pretty much avoid shooting if the sun is high and the light is harsh. Cheers, Duade
Laying in waiting in editing why do you edit you wait for the perfect moment of the sun hitting the bird but now even though it’s cloudy overcast you can just put that on right edit it
G'day Dawson, sorry I am a little confused by your comment. I edit all of my photos regardless if they are in direct sunlight or not. All images benefit from processing as it is part of the digital workflow. Cheers, Duade 👍
Nick, that is strange you should be able to shoot in high speed mode with any lens I would have thought. Is your shutter speed high enough? Cheers, Duade
Great images! You did a perfect job of getting the birds sharp and colorful while keeping the look of the mist behind them. By the way, nice jacket - what brand is it?
Kevin, thanks for the comment and ongoing support, the jacket is about 8 years old and purchased pretty cheap at a local camping store called BCF in Australia, it was a non branded jacket, I think it says explore 360 on it. Cheers, Duade
Thank you for the video! I have a question. If I put in my full frame camera the parameters of crop mode I will have 900 focal length?Also I am looking a cheap tripod.My congratulations fpr this amazing video.
G'day, no the crop mode does not change your focal length, it crops in on the full frame mode. There is no real benefit from using the crop mode in the camera on a FF. It may just help with the size of the bird in the EVF. An APSC sensor again does not change your focal length but it does often offer more megapixels then a cropped FF. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Duade, the Tamron Tele Zoom lens are amazing. I have both the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD Model A011 and A022 - G2 and using with DX and FX Nikon Camera such as D5600, D500 and D850 and my pictures are amazing. For all the photo that you present at the video ALL are perfect. Concerning the focus capabilities with all my Nikon work perfect. Thank You for the video.
Hi Duade, you have Wonderfull videos! I am wondering which lens is better for an R7 the sigma or the tamron (150-600)? which one according to your experience has less 'pulsating" effects? All the best, J
Excellent video as always. I'm a fan of what you do. Your pics are great, but did notice any degradation of the image quality using that lens? i.e. sharpness, fringing etc. I'm eyeing to get one. Thanks in advance!
Jordan, the lens is not quite as sharp as the Canon L lenses but is to be expected in this price bracket. You get a few more soft shots also but as you saw you can get nice shots. It is really hard to know what lens to get, If you have a mirrorless body then the RF100-500 is almost unbeatable. If you have a DSLR then these lenses offer pretty good value. Cheers, Duade
I have been thinking about this lense for my canon eos r but hear lots of complain about auto focus issue is it true? I bought the canons new rf 100-400 lense its good but doesn't have enough reach I have been testing it on 1x6 crop mode to get more reach but there is alot of noise in the pictures specifically if I take pictures in the jungle were the light is quit less what you suggestion I should do?
G'day Ahmed, a tough scenario, since you have the 100-400 I would consider the RF800 F11 as an option for extra reach. The F11 does mean that in low light it may struggle but you will not need to crop as much with the reach. The 150-600 is a good lens however I have not used it on the EOS R and not sure if there are any focus issues on that camera. On my R6 I was able to get plenty of sharp shots but occasionally the focus would miss. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks for reply. I don't like fixed focul length lenses it makes things difficult. F11 mean less loght which mean higher is to use and that create more distortion in picture. I have been looking at sigma 150-600mm sports lense as well what you think about that if you have any idea about it?
@@Ahmedpakido G'day the Sigma Sport is the best of the third party zooms for Canon but it is pretty heavy and large. The RF100-500 is very good but might be a touch short if you are struggling with the 400mm. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Hope it works better than on Nikon bodies. Of all the lens I've owned this is the most flakey I ever had. Worse, Tamron was zero help. Replaced it with a Nikkor 200-500 and have never been happier. Still have the Tamron collecting dust.
Thanks for your feedback Chris, is appears from the comments that this lens can be very inconsistent and some people have much better experiences then others. Glad to hear the 200-500 is working well for you. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Side Note: I'm looking to move to Canon as I'm not sure where Nikon is, or were they are going. Just love my D500 and anything that moves me up from it, I'm open to.
I don't use any filters for the shots, I process the RAW files in Lightroom where I adjust the white balance etc, and in Photoshop I do some curves and levels adjustments and NR if needed. Cheers, Duade
I purchased this lens last month with an EF-RF converter, and I pair it with my EOS R. What I've found, through watching several of your videos, is that there's some key points to getting sharp photos -- firstly, as you mentioned, f/9-f12 aperture is definitely the sharpest zone. Secondly, another point you drove home in a previous video: you need to be close to your subject. I have been snapping photos of birds in my back yard which is 85ft/26m long and that's asking a lot at 600mm for smaller birds like sparrows, because once you're done cropping to a composed image, you haven't much megapixels left of detail. I have a few pictures of American Robins and Chipping Sparrows where I was lucky enough to be very close to them and the images are gorgeous, to me at least. I wouldn't have gotten into bird photography without your videos, so thank you for all your hard work.
Peter, thank you very much for your comment, it is very rewarding to hear my videos are helping others get into birding. Good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade
Beautiful spot I love the red pinky weed that the ducks were swimming in you live in an amazing place such a diverse set of wildlife absolutely stunning birds I did have a look this lane to myself but decided against it can you stick to Canon you get what you pay for Great video as always thanks for sharing all the best Andy
Interesting timing. I just recently purchased a Tamron 150-600mm G2 and took it out for the first time two days ago. I bought the lens along with my Canon EOS 90D and was quite pleased with the results when I went out Sunday afternoon (4/18/21). I started saving first, and took months researching the camera and lens I wanted. I settled on the 90D fairly quickly -- the R5 and R6 are absolutely stunning cameras, but they were quite a ways out of my price range. It took longer to settle on a lens -- I wanted something versatile and economical, so a zoom seemed likely, and I wanted power. I read tons of reviews by professional photographers, watched scores of video reviews on both Tamron's 150-600 and Sigma's. I eventually settled on Tamron's. I am not used to the weight yet -- together, camera and lens weigh about 2.65 kilos. But I use a tripod regularly and will adjust. By the way, I love the bokeh I get from this lens. I did have some difficulty with sharpness on this lens -- as soon as I noticed it while processing my photos, I kicked myself for not remembering your advice in your last video about stopping down to f8 or f9 -- I won't forget next time. Thank you, as always, for posting your videos. Your photography is incredible, and you relate what you know very understandably to your viewers.
Thanks for sharing your experience Ted, yes try f9-11 when the light allows and shoot in bursts, it will help increase your keepers. I do find the lens misses focus at times and I think this is something you have to be prepared for. Good luck with it, Cheers, Duade
Good video thx. Stopping down to f11 with a high iso says something about the lens and shooter. I sent my G2 back because of its many weaknesses. Don't get me wrong, slow moving/perched subjects within 30 feet will enable you to capture pro quality photos, even wide open at 6.3. At mid to long distance combined with action and low light you have to be skilled and very very lucky. I wanted the extra reach but the 500 pf is light years ahead in performance and quality (f4 breaks my neck)
and thanks for sharing, yes there are better options out there and the PF is one of them, I guess the challenge for a lot of beginners is getting a lens that gives focal length at an affordable price, and I think this lens delivers that. Cheers, Duade
Hi Bruce, these older EF lenses have issues on RF bodies up close unfortunately. Really the RF100-500 is the best lens or maybe the RF800 f11 on the R62 for length and the RF100-400 for a smaller cheaper option. What is the Xt5 not doing as I believe it is a nice camera. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks Duade. It has a lot of trouble finding and holding focus. It's a great camera but not for BIF. Lots of very soft or OOF shots. Also when the EVF shows in focus they are not when reviewed.
Lovren, I am happy with the shots I included in the video, it can't compete with my prime but I wouldnt expect it to. You can check out all the shots from the 150-600 on my website which might make it easier to judge. Cheers, Duade photos.duadepaton.com/TH-cam/Tamron-150-600-G2/
I have the Sigma 150-600 version that is quite similar. I agree that as you mentioned you have to step the aperture down to at least f8 for sharp results. It's ok-ish wide open but I try to go there only if there's no light. I want to get 500 f4 prime eventually but I cannot comfortably judge my distance to subjects yet... So I am shooting the zoom lens locked at 500mm to practice :V
Had buy that lenses and still waiting for it. For now i'm going to use it on my D600 body but planning to buy me a R6 after seeing your videos :D Great job
Hi Duade. Big fan of your videos. I'm a R5 shooter and I'm stuck making the decision between the sigma 150-600mm C and the tamron 150-600 g2. I rely heavily on the eye autofocus. I'm wondering if the tamron has the same focus pulsing issues 😔 much appreciate taking the time reading my comment!
Hi Duade. I have a Tamron 150-600 f/5-6.3 and just received the canon EF 1.4 III extended. Is there a trick to put the extender on the lens? It fits my 80d canon fine but won't go on the lens
@@darrylwells2673 Ok, no worries, I am not sure what the performance will be like or the AF when you go past f8 on a DSLR, it might really struggle. I tried to use a 1.4 on the Sigma 150-600C on a DSLR and it was unusable. It works much better on a mirrorless body. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade another great video. I have actually bought this lens a year ago. However it's stuck in the UK with friends until they are able to travel to my home in Bulgaria. I was wondering if you are able to try the AF on Birds in flight with this lens. This is my main passion when snapping Birds. Keep up the good work. Regards John.
Yes, the birds are used to humans which makes it much easier, it is the best way to start bird photography and get nice shots. Chasing wild birds in the bush will be very difficult and frustrating when starting out. Cheers, Duade
Hi Omar, the eye tracking works, but I did get some AF inconsistencies and I assume there could be some pulsing in the AF similar to the Sigma 150-600 that I have shown. I have a video coming out in a few days looking at this issue. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, thanks for putting so much effort and work into this video. It was lovely to watch. Did you notice any back or front focusing with the lens? And how do you rate the sharpness? Many thanks. Andrew
Andrew, it is my pleasure, I did have some front focus issues on my old DSLR but thankfully the Canon Mirrorless bodies don't need any calibration at all due to the AF system so it appeared sharper on the R6. Cheers, Duade
Mr. Duade - would you be so kind and let me know how the Tamron Sp 150-600 g2 would work on Canon EOS r7 please? Im planning to skip from 90D to R7 - where I thing will need the EF-EOS R adapter. But the question is - will it work with the autofocus at least the way as how the lense works now with my 90D? IMO, this video shows that R6 works well for my needs. Would it be similar with R7?
Vorrei acquistare il Tamron 150-600 ma ho letto molti messaggi di problema con la r6 relativi all autofocus. Specialmente sul tracciamento. Dal video non sembra però mi sembra. Funziona bene questa accoppiata? Grazie saluti
Il tracking R6 funziona ma l'autofocus a volte è incoerente, non penso che questi obiettivi siano completamente compatibili con l'AI Servo di Canon Mirrorless. Ho ancora molti bei scatti, sii preparato per lo strano colpo morbido in una sequenza. Saluti, Duade
An old video, but I have the same combo. The Tamron 150-600 G2 are a bit more nervous on AF than Canon lenses, but at least it nail the focus when it works. Changing from eye focus to single focus helpes. Thats not my experienses with Sigma lenses, who always was out of focus. Even a 16/2.8 fisheye for aps-c was out of focus! So I no longer buy Sigma lenses.
Duade, thanks again for your lovely videos! I bought canon eos r10 and an old lens Tamron 200-500 F5-6.3. This lens is quite sharp but it faced massive pulsing issues with r10 that I couldn't fix in any way even I took it to tamron so I sold it. Now I am about to buy either Sigma 150-600 C or Tamron 150-600g2. Can you help me which of the two to choose? Do they both face pulsing issue problem? I saw many times your videos about pulsing issue and how to fix it on sigma lens. Does Tamron face the same problem? Thanks for your time!!!
i like your videos. I will ask for advice. I've had this lens for a few years, it's heavy but the focal range is great, especially with my eos80d. i am planning to buy r7 with rf100-500. a big expense, so first of all only the camera - do you think that the duet of the r7 with the tamron 150-600 g2 will be satisfactory?
Those are some great shots and lovely footage!! I found for autofocus accuracy, I changed it to center point only with the Tamron. Mine kept losing the subject like crazy. It would hunt around for a solid minute or two and then just give up. Switching to center point only improved accuracy a lot. I'm still rocking a 50D, though. Seems to be more accurate on newer cameras lol.
Great video and I was hoping for such video as I have a tamron 150-600mm G2 and thinking of investing in R6. I’m hoping to see more serious review and your take on this combination.
@@Duade thanks for your response Duade, I did see your review on R6 and conclusion on 20mp. Given the features of the camera is 20mp a good size for bird photography
It is a tough question, if you can afford the R5 then that is the superior camera, however the R6 is more than capable and I have not had any issues with it. Cheers, Duade
Maybe I am a bit late commenting on this video. I really liked your shooting style and comments. I just got this Tamron 150-600 f/5-6.3 VC USD G2 lens for my Nikon D500 recently and so far I really enjoy and like the lens. It seems to work real well with the D500 autofocus so I found I haven’t missed many shots with poor focus. Mostly anything that isn’t correct is more my fault then the lens or camera. Just a learning curve as I haven’t had a 600mm lens before and had been using a 300mm before. Any issues with camera shake etc are just magnified so much more. I had rented and tried a Nikon 200-500 and this Tamron. Both seemed very similar in photo quality and focusing etc however the weather resistant seals on the Tamron and slightly wider and longer lens had me purchasing the Tamron but other than that either would have suited me. VC and VR seemed negligible difference. Both seemed hand hold holdable for me (I just turned 70 so I am equally wobbly with both) plus the Acura Swiss mount worked with my tripod and monopod without having to add anything to the mount for attachment. As for photos I couldn’t see a difference between either lens. Thanks again for your video.
@@Duade Yes i got it. What you are using for Rf to Ef lenses same will be used here also. Surprisingly though the pic quality n tracking is in tact. This means my Sigma n 100-400 is not complete bust once i upgrade to R6 - thats some reassurance. Thanks a ton, for making this
Axel, I find some of the older zoom lenses are not very sharp wide open at 6.3, this lens seemed to improve at f8 in regards to sharpness. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Ok thanks, You think it's a good lens for wildlife photography and for bird photography ? I'm new in photography i have a canon eos 200d and i have the choice with : - Tamron 70-200mm f 2.8 ( Maybe with a 1,4 or 2 multiplier, but does a focal length multiplier reduce the quality of the photos?) - And the 150-600 G2. Sorry for my english i'm french, and thanks for you review
@@axelg4263 The 150-600 G2 will be far better then the 70-200 with extenders. Be sure to shoot at f8 when the light allows, this increases sharpness at 600mm. Cheers, Duade
I love how you show the raw file then the converted one. Great video as always
Roy, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
And another thing I really like is that you keep it real. A lot of youtubers go crazy in Lightroom.
Agreed. As far as I have seen, you have that feature all to own creative self! Congrats!
As a new photographer, I very much appreciate you showing the raw vs developed images. I just purchased this lens for my D7500 and I'm looking forward to getting some nice shots. Thank you!
It is my pleasure, it helps to show how much processing is done to get the finished photo, Cheers, Duade
Nice video, I see you're shooting in mechanical?
I did start out shooting mechanical but find myself using electronic now. Cheers, Duade
Great video as always. I would really like to see you review the sigma 150 to 600 if you get an opportunity.
Mark, I would be more than happy to try it out. Hopefully I will get the chance at some stage. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade. Do you know what version firmware was on the Tamron? Version 2 came out recently which is supposed to address EF to RF adapter compatiblity.
I was using the lens in April 2021 and it came from Tamron so I assume it had the current firmware for that date. Unfortunately, I no longer have the lens to do any further testing. Cheers, Duade
For Tamron 150-600 canon mount best camera suggest please I'm form India
It all depends on your budget and your style. The 7D1 or 2 if on a budget. The 90D if you need reach and cropping. The 5d3 for nice low light performance and FF. Cheers, Duade
it looks like the r6 really needs the 100 400mkii or above... i have the 90d with the same lense and get similar results so to me the tamron isnt ideal for the r6? would you agree?
I think on a Canon mirrorless body the 100-400 V2 with a converter or a 100-500 would be the better option. Cheers, Duade
G,day, as a learner, I hardly dare ask, but I don’t understand why your shutter speed needed to be set so high (swan at 1/2500) I thought with slow moving subjects & on a support it could be slower, so lower iso? No criticism here, just a novice picking up tips. Your photos are amazing & i’m really enjoying your channel.
it is a great question and it is how we learn, you are right I probably should have used 1/1250 and ISO1600 which would have resulted in the same exposure. I do tend to use fairly high SS as the R6 handles high ISO very well, I don't see a huge difference between ISO1600 and 3200. Cheers, Duade
Duade Paton thanks for your reply & very much looking forward to the next instalment. Best regards
Well timed review Duade! I am planning on getting a Sigma 150-600C for hopefully my 90D. Nice vid 👍
Thanks Micki, good luck with it, the 90D is a great camera. Cheers, Duade
I rented this lens on a trip last Summer with intent on not purchasing it after I got back. I bought one the same day I returned it and haven't looked back.
Great to hear Charlie, Cheers, Duade 👍
I owned this lens and even using computer afma couldn't get a consitent focus on my 5D4. It either front or back focused with no pattern. On occasion it did hit focus but was so unreliable I sold. Maybe I had a bad example but its put me off 3rd party telephotos for good.
Thanks Steve, I think this can be an issue on DSLR for sure, I find the lens to be much more consistent on mirrorless due to the different AF system. Cheers, Duade 👍
@@Duade Even manually fcusing I found the lens getting soft at over 500mm. I'm told the Sigmas are much the same in that respect.
Bro please make a comparison between the tamron and canon 400 f5.6
Spoiler: IMO the canon wins hands down, no contest 😊
Hi Hadi, I plan on taking some comparison shots for the review. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks alot bro... Im planning to buy a canon 400 f5.6 .... I'll decide after your review
Duade, your videos are just fantastic. You've found a way to make it seem like a friend is talking with me about photography and gear and not a cold salesman at a store. Yours is the first channel I've ever become a member on because I get so much out of it.
I like the birds in the mist the best! I have been trying working with silhouettes recently, especially since often times I don't have "interesting" subjects but have an interesting environment instead.
Apart from that, I've decided to stick with my decision to buy the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 for my crop sensor body over a zoom like this. Your video on that lens made a great impression on me and made me feel like it's the best for where I'm at in bird photography.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate the support. Feel free to share a link to your silhouette shots, I would love to see them. Good luck with the 400 5.6, it is a great lens. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I'd be honored! I won't say my photos suck, because I want to get away from that negative thinking, so I'll just say this is where I'm at at the moment :)
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Thanks for sharing, I love that moon shot, very cool, plenty of nice birds where you are, Cheers, Duade
Funny thing about that image is it's of the sun! After I checked it in on my camera I was thinking "hmm, what a pleasantly dubious image"
Can we have a video of the Canon r6 ii with the tamron 150-600mm g2
Cheers.
Some lovely shots there Duade. I bought the Tamron 150-600 G02 a couple of years ago for my Somy A77ii. I've now got myself a Sony A7iii and kept my fingers crossed that it would work OK on it via the Sony A to E mount adapter; I needn't have, the results are superb. It's a heavy beast to use hand held but probably the best value for money piece of glass I've ever bought.
Alasdair, that is great to hear, it is an affordable option that is for sure, its not perfect but it can take lovely shots. Cheers, Duade
These lenses (including the Sigmas) are amazing for the money. I'd like to see a side by side with the Canon 800mm and 600mm. With the zooms you get a larger max apature, and zoom. With he Canons, well it's a Canon.
, yes that is an interesting comparison. Zooms are very handy and so is the MFD. I would say the RF100-500 is a clear winner but is much more expensive. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade The 100-500 seems to have great specs and all but its competition in my mind is the Sony 200-600. I realize the 100-500 has a greater zoom ratio, but the Sony is 100mm longer, has a slightly better aperture at the long end and is $700 cheaper more if you find a sale. It also looks better which I know is not the best comparison, but still.
I have too much Canon gear to switch, but that Sony is tempting.
Love the show btw.
Nordburg, I agree on paper the Sony appears to be the more attractive option, however once you use the RF100-500 you will understand why its priced the way it is. I really cannot emphasise how light this lens is, it is an absolute dream to travel and walk around with. It is as light as my 400 5.6 which is incredible. The IS, AF and sharpness are all next level, it really does feel like an evolution from the EF lenses. Cheers, Duade
Great Video Duade.... not many review of the CAnon R6 with the Tamron 150-600 G2. I do not know if it is my copy of the g2 lens but it took excellent pics when it is working right, Occasional I get the lens hunting in and out and I had to remove it from the adapter reinsert to get it back to normal! agaiN! it only happen mostly when my lens is zoom out to Max. and when the camera has gone to sleep mode waking up from sleep..( 600mm) and than it would hunt renlentlessly! which in our birding times miss all the good shots! wonder if anyone have this experience! I have the Original canon RF adapter and I also bought the Viltrox adapter and both give this issue ( again it is not all the time .. only once a while ) .... no problem with the Canon RF-100-400 ! or Canon 70-200 IS F2.8 with Canon Extender 2x III. AgaiN! thanks for the great review .... I did get occasional blur like you have on some shots! but only occur when I turn on Image stablization!
Thanks for sharing your experience Dave, I cant recall having that experience on wake up but do know it can take a second too long at times. Cheers, Duade
Hello, first of all I follow your channel for a long time. I live in Turkey in Istanbul. My name is İsmail. I am currently using a Canon 7D mark 2 body and a Sigma 150-600 Sport lens. I want to replace the body. It would be a better combination with my existing lenses whether I buy an R5 or R6? Have you made such an experiment? With which lens I can get a better result with my current body? By the way, I don't shoot a lot of video, so I don't need the R5's video features. Thank you in advance...
Gday Ismail, thanks for your comment, it is a great question, I think the R5 is the better camera and allows you to crop heavily. The R6 is also a great camera but misses a few of the features from the R5. The Sigma lens should work well on the mirrorless bodies. Cheers, Duade
Awesome video man! I have the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3. So far it’s working quite well. Keep up the great work!
Navin, that is great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Yeah I use the Sigma 150-600 on my Canon 7D Mk2. It's the best for the money. I've read of some "issues" with the Tamron that the Sigma did not suffer from. Glad I'm with the Sigma over the Tamron.
Great video as usual. I use my Sigma 150-600 on my Canon eos R and love it. The biggest problem I've found is the tracking (servo mode) isn't very good. It works much better with Canon lenses. Otherwise, no major issues with the Sigma and Canon.
John, I have had a similar experience so far, Cheers, Duade
Tamron and Sigma super telephoto zoom lenses for Canon DSLRs/MILCs are appropriate glasses indeed. Because Canon itself doesn't offer anything in this range. There's one 100-500mm RF lens which is shorter by 100mm, slower at the long end and pricier! So, it's wiser to buy the so-called third party lenses for this purpose. BTW, how is the durability of these third party lenses?
The build quality, weather sealing, AF, IS is not as good as the RF100-500 but they do offer great value for money. Cheers, Duade
So, do you always use auto focus I just bought the Tamron 150-600 G2, I am still trying to get use to photographing birds and other types of animals. I am using the Nikon z7 I have had some trouble with auto focus, not the camera but me but I just keep going out and practicing and just like my Tamron 70-200 G2 I will get it figured out.
Paul, it is a challenge that is for sure, yes, I use AF all the time and but do use manual override if the camera locks onto the background. Keep practicing and I am sure your shots will improve. Cheers, Duade
Is this the better option for a r6 instead of the expensive rf 100-500? More reach and wider aperture for less then half the price? Has the Tamron the same eye af issue then the sigma (which you encountered in one of your videos) sharp unsharp sharp unsharp. Love your content! Greetings from Germany.
Thanks Ben, I think it might suffer the same issue but I did not test the pulsing issue properly when I had the lens. I did notice the sharp, sharp unsharp with this lens also which maybe the same but unfortunately I don't have access to the lens to test. It is a real shame the RF100-500 is so expensive as we really need Sigma and Tamron to make lenses for RF mount. Cheers, Duade
Very informative video. As an amateur wildlife photographer i want to shift from canon 80D to Canon r7. Please inform us about the performance of the tamron 150-600 g2 lens with the canon r7.
Hi Soumen, I have not used the Tamron on the R7 but it did pretty well on the R6. Wild Alaska did try that lens on the R7 here th-cam.com/video/XnvuGbBKqNU/w-d-xo.html Cheers, Duade
Hi Paton, I have a Canon Eos R camera and EF mount adaptor, I want to buy Tamron SP 150-600mm lens. Is this lens is compatible with Eos R ? Any issues with Autofocus ?
I have not tried it with the Eos R but it worked with my R6 with an adapter, perhaps send Tamron an email and ask them. Cheers, Duade
Bit of a waste of money to have R6 and cheapo lens on it. I think this lens is nice entry lens for wildlife and bird photography but it just isn't good enough for more serious work. I watched reviews and made a mistake and bought it (G2 version). Wasn't happy with focus speed nor sharpness whilst fully zoomed in.
Hi Mikko, yes I agree, the Canon RF100-500 is a far superior lens and would be the one I would suggest, just a shame it is so expensive. Sorry to hear you have had issues with your lens. Cheers, Duade
You speak so quickly in this video, too many coffees mate? Blonde Robot was not confident that the Tamron would have expected results with my R5. It’s great to see they’ve given you a lens to try! What a great company. Morten Hilmer seems to get great results with the f mount version using an ftz adaptor
Thanks Rob, photographing birds tends to get me excited :-) Yes Blonde Robot have been very helpful which I am grateful for. The lens works without any issues as far as I am aware. The AF is not as good as the Canon L glass but that is to be expected. Cheers, Duade
Those boulders seem out of place. Are they natural to this area or were they brought in? If natural, would you happen to know how they got where they are geologically speaking? "Welcome Swallow"?? that's its common name?!!
Hi Breck, good spotting, it is a man-made lake and the boulders were placed there. Cheers, Duade
My Tamron 150-600 first generation doesn't work on my Canon R6 😒. I tried Canon and Ommlite addapters, both with same results
Sorry to hear that Pedro, I had no issues using the G2 on the R6 or R5 with an EF to RF adapter. Cheers, Duade
I had one, I used it on my 5DM4 and R5, both of the bodies got the focuing issue. Until recently I reliazed that I need the Tap-in console....
Yes, it sounds like the tap in console does help, it is a shame you need that to get it working properly. Cheers, Duade
thinking of making the switch to mirrorless. the lack of glass for rf mounts made me apprehensive for a while. im currently running the 90D with this same tamron lens, i do love it but it is pretty horrible in low light. thinking about getting the r6 and using the tamron with it. looks like the eye focus works better with the tamron compared to the sigma. hate losing the crop sensor though, wonder what your thoughts on the r6 with the tamron but also with a 1.4x extender? i do have a tamron extender i could use with it, but its horrible with that lens and the 90d
KG, it really is tough at the moment with the Tamron and Sigma lenses not releasing an RF version. The R7 is a really nice camera in good light, a touch better noise than your 90D but will be similar IQ. However the eye tracking is a huge step up from the 90D and you will keep the crop factor. The R6 blitzes the R7 in low light but you have to get close to make the most of the 20mp sensor. You can use a 1.4 extender and maintain AF but I wonder what the IQ will be like, I am not sure.
For its price I think the R7 maybe a good start with mirrorless and wait to see what the next round of cameras will be like. Cheers, Duade
At 12:45-ish, when we see the AF chasing the eye, the view of the bird isn't very smooth, but rather "jerky". Is that how it looks in the viewfinder of the R6?
Hi Per, no that was footage taken off my phone which made it look jerky, once you use the camera for awhile you hardly notice the difference between the EVF and OVF. Cheers, Duade
Are they any good for wildlife? A 150-600. Sports and wildlife. What other uses are there for a 600mm lens?
Hi Eke, I believe Aviation, Sport, Wildlife, and surfing are the main uses for telephoto lenses. Cheers, Duade 👍
I have the same set up as you. Wondering if you have used a 1.4 extender with it... I'm not sure if it works with the converter...
Nick, no I have not tried a converter however I suspect the IQ and AF would take a hit and you would need a lot of light to make the most of it. Cheers, Duade
Can tracking works in viewfinder also in Canon 90D? It works in live but i dunno maybe i havent figured it out yet.
Ruslan, unfortunately only the R5 and R6 from Canon have animal auto eye capability through the viewfinder at the moment. Cheers, Duade
I got this lens recently, because there is no way I can afford long primes. This is a great bang for the buck, which is important to me at this point. I'm using it with my 40D and still getting used to it. Great to see your take on using it for wildlife.
Craig, thanks for your comment, how did you find it on the 40D?, I had a few issues on my 40D, it appeared to be front focusing a little bit. Cheers, Duade
I haven't done any testing to see where the focusing is, but feel that I need to. I did get the Tap device so that I can adjust, once I figure that out. There is some softness, which could just be issues with the user.
My biggest issue is the noise, which I attribute to setting a higher ISO to try to get higher shutter speeds for the wildlife.
Thanks Craig, yes the 40D can do ISO1600 however 400 is ideal and 800 is starting to push it. Cheers, Duade
Be sure to calibrate the lens correctly, I had a 13 step offset on my d500-G2 combo and 8 on my FF. Used right with a lot of light the lens is superb but don't forget: there is a learning curve; I had the G1 for 5 years and from year 2 I managed to get some really good shots except for action. Good luck!
How is the focus and clarity for subjects more than 20 Meters...and how does it focus on the flying birds
Hi Rudra, it did struggle a bit with those Swans that were probably 20+ metres away, I havent been able to really test the BIF unfortunately. Cheers, Duade
I bought this lens ( second hand though. Could only afford that currently) and it's yet to reach me. Excited to use it.
Good luck when it arrives, Cheers, Duade 👍
Everywhere yu mention..tamron..100-600mm, do correct this..
Buddh, unfortunately once a video is uploaded to TH-cam you cannot edit or change it. Cheers, Duade
I would like to see more of this type of video. I have the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary and I get similar shots, they are great lenses. All the best Steve V
Thanks Steve, I had fun making it, glad to hear you are enjoying your Sigma. Cheers, Duade
Sorry of topic question:
When u had the 400mm f5.6 did use a tripod and why??
Altima, I hand hold it the majority of the time however if I am in very low light or say at the beach I like to use it on a gimbal/tripod/groundpod as it does not have IS. Cheers, Duade
Have you noticed any issues with that lens and the EOS R’s? I was reading it gets very shaky with auto focus
Zac, yes, I tested the Sigma after this and noticed some pulsing with the AF, I suspect it impacts the Tamron as well but I did not test the Tamron for the pulsing. The viewfinder and AF appear to work through the viewfinder, but you will find soft shots popping up in a sequence when using AI Servo. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade and thanks for the video! I actually got this lens a week ago and trying to learn how to use it properly paired with my 77D.
Unfortunately, I couldn't afford a canon lens such as the 100-400mm II but I wanted to get started. I might upgrade later.
Two questions for you though, I see you shot at very high ISO (although I know the R6 performances are great in that respect) and bumping the shutter speed up even with your gimbal.
First, did you leave the VC on?
Second, do you recommend closing the aperture and increasing the SS even on an older body like the 77D? I tend to find it difficult to like a picture when the ISO is above 800 in general
Congrats on the lens and thanks for your question, it is a tough one. I think the 77D should be able to go to ISO1600 but 800 is ideal. If light is a real issue I would maybe use f8 and lower the SS and take lots of bursts and hope you get some sharp shots. Yes I left the VC on. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks for your answer! I'll definitely keep on learning to use it and see what images I can get
All the best to you and your channel
What are your thoughts on the tamron 150-600 g2 vs using a canon 100-400 version 1 with a 1.4x version 2 tc? Wondering if the trade of going from f8 to f6.3 on the tamron would be better than the glass difference.
Zach, an excellent question, to be honest I would likely stick with the 100-400 and save up to eventually get the RF100-500, that lens is next level and is so good. Cheers, Duade
Ok 6am here in California and the ending made me chuckle LOL. I have the Canon 100-400 II and the old faithful 7d II planning to upgrade soon just trying to decide between the r6 and r5, unless they finally come out with the R7. Getting my first powerchair soon, and will figure out how to mount a gimble on it hahaha.
Thanks, yes the endings are a bit of fun, your kit is one that served me very well and takes wonderful photos. The R5 is the superior camera but comes at a pretty high cost. The RF100-500 is an amazing lens also. I do hope they come out with the R7 after the R3. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Is the lens fast enough for dog motion photography? Or only for standing, sitting animals?
, yes, it is fast enough to capture movement if you have sufficient sunlight. I would suggest 1/1600 and higher to capture movement. Another alternative is the Canon 400 5.6 which is slightly faster, sharper and lighter. Cheers, Duade
Nice video Duade! how would you compare this lens to your 400mm f5.6?
A great question, I hope to do some comparison shots for the review. I do really like the weight of the 400 and the images are probably a touch sharper however it is a little short on the FF body. Cheers, Duade
What about Tamron 150-600mm vs Sigma 150-600? Which one?
Johannes, that is the big question isnt it, by all accounts the Sigma Sport is the superior lens however the Contemporary and the Tamron are very similar. Cheers, Duade
I took this combo out today to get some swan photos and the sun was a bit bright so I have a question do you ever use filters and what would you recommend on this lens camera combo
I have never used filters for wildlife photography, a polozriser may help with waterbirds but I find the first few hours before and after sunset offer the softest light if you have direct sun. I pretty much avoid shooting if the sun is high and the light is harsh. Cheers, Duade
Does using EF lens on mirrorless canon R6 require adapter of EF lens to use on mirrorless camera??? Please tell
Yes you need to use an adaptor, Cheers, Duade
Cool Video. What i am intrestet in, would this lense work with a Panasonic G9 with Canon EF Mount.
Ben, I don't know unfortunately, it does have an EF mount. Cheers, Duade
Laying in waiting in editing why do you edit you wait for the perfect moment of the sun hitting the bird but now even though it’s cloudy overcast you can just put that on right edit it
G'day Dawson, sorry I am a little confused by your comment. I edit all of my photos regardless if they are in direct sunlight or not. All images benefit from processing as it is part of the digital workflow. Cheers, Duade 👍
Why can’t I get my tamron to continued shoot with my Nikon d7500
Nick, that is strange you should be able to shoot in high speed mode with any lens I would have thought. Is your shutter speed high enough? Cheers, Duade
There is Notting wrong white this combination . Nice pictures
Thank you, I did have the perfect conditions which helped, Cheers, Duade
Great images! You did a perfect job of getting the birds sharp and colorful while keeping the look of the mist behind them. By the way, nice jacket - what brand is it?
Kevin, thanks for the comment and ongoing support, the jacket is about 8 years old and purchased pretty cheap at a local camping store called BCF in Australia, it was a non branded jacket, I think it says explore 360 on it. Cheers, Duade
Thank you for the video! I have a question. If I put in my full frame camera the parameters of crop mode I will have 900 focal length?Also I am looking a cheap tripod.My congratulations fpr this amazing video.
G'day, no the crop mode does not change your focal length, it crops in on the full frame mode. There is no real benefit from using the crop mode in the camera on a FF. It may just help with the size of the bird in the EVF. An APSC sensor again does not change your focal length but it does often offer more megapixels then a cropped FF. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thank you so much for your answere ! Your videos has so interesting content! :)
Duade, the Tamron Tele Zoom lens are amazing. I have both the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD Model A011 and A022 - G2 and using with DX and FX Nikon Camera such as D5600, D500 and D850 and my pictures are amazing. For all the photo that you present at the video ALL are perfect. Concerning the focus capabilities with all my Nikon work perfect. Thank You for the video.
That is great to hear, I was able to get some nice shots however there were a few focus issues I had. Cheers, Duade
How do you get your lens to work on canon R6. I can't seem to get it to work. HELP!!!
Brendal, do you have the EF to RF adapter mounted on the camera? Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, you have Wonderfull videos! I am wondering which lens is better for an R7 the sigma or the tamron (150-600)? which one according to your experience has less 'pulsating" effects? All the best, J
Cyano, I have not tried the Tamron on the R7 so I cannot be sure unfortunately, good luck, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thank you!
Excellent video as always. I'm a fan of what you do. Your pics are great, but did notice any degradation of the image quality using that lens? i.e. sharpness, fringing etc. I'm eyeing to get one. Thanks in advance!
Jordan, the lens is not quite as sharp as the Canon L lenses but is to be expected in this price bracket. You get a few more soft shots also but as you saw you can get nice shots. It is really hard to know what lens to get, If you have a mirrorless body then the RF100-500 is almost unbeatable. If you have a DSLR then these lenses offer pretty good value. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks a lot! looking forward to your next post, Cheers!
I have been thinking about this lense for my canon eos r but hear lots of complain about auto focus issue is it true? I bought the canons new rf 100-400 lense its good but doesn't have enough reach I have been testing it on 1x6 crop mode to get more reach but there is alot of noise in the pictures specifically if I take pictures in the jungle were the light is quit less what you suggestion I should do?
G'day Ahmed, a tough scenario, since you have the 100-400 I would consider the RF800 F11 as an option for extra reach. The F11 does mean that in low light it may struggle but you will not need to crop as much with the reach. The 150-600 is a good lens however I have not used it on the EOS R and not sure if there are any focus issues on that camera. On my R6 I was able to get plenty of sharp shots but occasionally the focus would miss. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks for reply. I don't like fixed focul length lenses it makes things difficult. F11 mean less loght which mean higher is to use and that create more distortion in picture. I have been looking at sigma 150-600mm sports lense as well what you think about that if you have any idea about it?
@@Ahmedpakido G'day the Sigma Sport is the best of the third party zooms for Canon but it is pretty heavy and large. The RF100-500 is very good but might be a touch short if you are struggling with the 400mm. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Hey great video but My tamron 150 600 g2 IS stabilizer is not working with R6! Do u have any idea
Hope it works better than on Nikon bodies. Of all the lens I've owned this is the most flakey I ever had. Worse, Tamron was zero help. Replaced it with a Nikkor 200-500 and have never been happier. Still have the Tamron collecting dust.
Thanks for your feedback Chris, is appears from the comments that this lens can be very inconsistent and some people have much better experiences then others. Glad to hear the 200-500 is working well for you. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Side Note: I'm looking to move to Canon as I'm not sure where Nikon is, or were they are going. Just love my D500 and anything that moves me up from it, I'm open to.
Great Video and images mate
Thanks mate, I had fun this afternoon. Cheers, Duade
what post processing filters/techniques you use on the australian grebe shots?
I don't use any filters for the shots, I process the RAW files in Lightroom where I adjust the white balance etc, and in Photoshop I do some curves and levels adjustments and NR if needed. Cheers, Duade
I purchased this lens last month with an EF-RF converter, and I pair it with my EOS R. What I've found, through watching several of your videos, is that there's some key points to getting sharp photos -- firstly, as you mentioned, f/9-f12 aperture is definitely the sharpest zone. Secondly, another point you drove home in a previous video: you need to be close to your subject. I have been snapping photos of birds in my back yard which is 85ft/26m long and that's asking a lot at 600mm for smaller birds like sparrows, because once you're done cropping to a composed image, you haven't much megapixels left of detail. I have a few pictures of American Robins and Chipping Sparrows where I was lucky enough to be very close to them and the images are gorgeous, to me at least. I wouldn't have gotten into bird photography without your videos, so thank you for all your hard work.
Peter, thank you very much for your comment, it is very rewarding to hear my videos are helping others get into birding. Good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade
Nikkor 200-500mm or tamron 150-600mm g2 . Which is better ?
Hi Anurag, great question, I personally haven't used the 200-500 however I believe they would both be good affordable lenses. Cheers, Duade 👍
Beautiful spot I love the red pinky weed that the ducks were swimming in you live in an amazing place such a diverse set of wildlife absolutely stunning birds I did have a look this lane to myself but decided against it can you stick to Canon you get what you pay for Great video as always thanks for sharing all the best Andy
Thanks Andy, completely agree with you, it is a nice affordable option however if you can afford the Canon glass it makes more sense. Cheers, Duade
Interesting timing. I just recently purchased a Tamron 150-600mm G2 and took it out for the first time two days ago. I bought the lens along with my Canon EOS 90D and was quite pleased with the results when I went out Sunday afternoon (4/18/21).
I started saving first, and took months researching the camera and lens I wanted. I settled on the 90D fairly quickly -- the R5 and R6 are absolutely stunning cameras, but they were quite a ways out of my price range.
It took longer to settle on a lens -- I wanted something versatile and economical, so a zoom seemed likely, and I wanted power. I read tons of reviews by professional photographers, watched scores of video reviews on both Tamron's 150-600 and Sigma's. I eventually settled on Tamron's.
I am not used to the weight yet -- together, camera and lens weigh about 2.65 kilos. But I use a tripod regularly and will adjust.
By the way, I love the bokeh I get from this lens.
I did have some difficulty with sharpness on this lens -- as soon as I noticed it while processing my photos, I kicked myself for not remembering your advice in your last video about stopping down to f8 or f9 -- I won't forget next time.
Thank you, as always, for posting your videos. Your photography is incredible, and you relate what you know very understandably to your viewers.
Thanks for sharing your experience Ted, yes try f9-11 when the light allows and shoot in bursts, it will help increase your keepers. I do find the lens misses focus at times and I think this is something you have to be prepared for. Good luck with it, Cheers, Duade
Good video thx. Stopping down to f11 with a high iso says something about the lens and shooter. I sent my G2 back because of its many weaknesses. Don't get me wrong, slow moving/perched subjects within 30 feet will enable you to capture pro quality photos, even wide open at 6.3. At mid to long distance combined with action and low light you have to be skilled and very very lucky. I wanted the extra reach but the 500 pf is light years ahead in performance and quality (f4 breaks my neck)
and thanks for sharing, yes there are better options out there and the PF is one of them, I guess the challenge for a lot of beginners is getting a lens that gives focal length at an affordable price, and I think this lens delivers that. Cheers, Duade
Thanks Duade. I'm on the fence about ditching my X-T5 and 100-400 for the R6ll and this lens. Auto focus is the issue. Thoughts?
Hi Bruce, these older EF lenses have issues on RF bodies up close unfortunately. Really the RF100-500 is the best lens or maybe the RF800 f11 on the R62 for length and the RF100-400 for a smaller cheaper option. What is the Xt5 not doing as I believe it is a nice camera. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks Duade. It has a lot of trouble finding and holding focus. It's a great camera but not for BIF. Lots of very soft or OOF shots. Also when the EVF shows in focus they are not when reviewed.
seems to be me but the pics really don't look sharp at 600mm focal length
Lovren, I am happy with the shots I included in the video, it can't compete with my prime but I wouldnt expect it to. You can check out all the shots from the 150-600 on my website which might make it easier to judge. Cheers, Duade photos.duadepaton.com/TH-cam/Tamron-150-600-G2/
Other than this lens, would you recommend a $1000 telephoto lens for canon 250d compatible bird photography?
Berkay, the Sigma 150-600C, Canon 400 5.6L would be two other options worth considering. The Sigma is probably the best value overall. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thank you so much
Nice way to start my day watching a wildlife photo shoot. Thanks. Did you use the Canon lens adapter for that lens on the R6?
Angelo, yes, I used the EF to RF adapter. Cheers, Duade
I have the Sigma 150-600 version that is quite similar. I agree that as you mentioned you have to step the aperture down to at least f8 for sharp results. It's ok-ish wide open but I try to go there only if there's no light. I want to get 500 f4 prime eventually but I cannot comfortably judge my distance to subjects yet... So I am shooting the zoom lens locked at 500mm to practice :V
Thanks Ivan, sounds like the lenses are similar, most f4 primes will take a 1.4 converter well and I shoot at 700mm most of the time. Cheers, Duade
Very nice.. is there any limitations with the Tamron lens, that it can only shoot at f11?
thank you, I am not aware of any limitations in regard to the aperture, I think the max aperture is 6.3. Cheers, Duade
do you have used any kind of adapter or mount this lens directly to the camera ??
Sorry for the late response, yes you need an EF to RF adapter. Cheers, Duade
Had buy that lenses and still waiting for it. For now i'm going to use it on my D600 body but planning to buy me a R6 after seeing your videos :D Great job
Jazer, good luck with it, I can highly recommend the R5/R6 and the RF100-500, a beautiful combo. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade. Big fan of your videos. I'm a R5 shooter and I'm stuck making the decision between the sigma 150-600mm C and the tamron 150-600 g2. I rely heavily on the eye autofocus. I'm wondering if the tamron has the same focus pulsing issues 😔 much appreciate taking the time reading my comment!
Hi Duade. I have a Tamron 150-600 f/5-6.3 and just received the canon EF 1.4 III extended. Is there a trick to put the extender on the lens?
It fits my 80d canon fine but won't go on the lens
Daz, it's possible that the Canon extender does not work with the Tamron lens, it might be worth messaging Tamron to find out. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I found out that I need a tamron extender for this lens. I have one on the way.
@@darrylwells2673 Ok, no worries, I am not sure what the performance will be like or the AF when you go past f8 on a DSLR, it might really struggle. I tried to use a 1.4 on the Sigma 150-600C on a DSLR and it was unusable. It works much better on a mirrorless body. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade another great video. I have actually bought this lens a year ago. However it's stuck in the UK with friends until they are able to travel to my home in Bulgaria. I was wondering if you are able to try the AF on Birds in flight with this lens. This is my main passion when snapping Birds. Keep up the good work. Regards John.
Thanks John, I will try my best to find some flying birds to test it on. Good luck when you get the lens. Cheers, Duade
This lens plus my 800mm F11 work well for me, great video Duade.
Great to hear, you have most focal lengths covered with that combo. Cheers, Duade
My Tamron 150-600 first generation doesn't work on my Canon R6 😒. I tried Canon and Ommlite addapters, both with same results
@@pedromonsivais866 Pedro, sorry to hear that, I had no issues with the G2 on my R6 or an R5 with the EF to RF adapter.
You have all the birds tamed there, you can shoot with a smartphone
Yes, the birds are used to humans which makes it much easier, it is the best way to start bird photography and get nice shots. Chasing wild birds in the bush will be very difficult and frustrating when starting out. Cheers, Duade
Nice review as usual! Waiting for your final opinion about the lens. I own it in a 5D Mark IV.😜
Thanks Daniel, I would love to hear how you have found the lens on your 5d4. Cheers, Duade
Did you have any issues with Animal Auto Focus with the R6 and this particular lens? Thanks in advanced!
Hi Omar, the eye tracking works, but I did get some AF inconsistencies and I assume there could be some pulsing in the AF similar to the Sigma 150-600 that I have shown. I have a video coming out in a few days looking at this issue. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thank you for your reply. I'm looking forward to the Sigma video. Cheers!
Hi Duade, thanks for putting so much effort and work into this video. It was lovely to watch. Did you notice any back or front focusing with the lens? And how do you rate the sharpness? Many thanks. Andrew
Andrew, it is my pleasure, I did have some front focus issues on my old DSLR but thankfully the Canon Mirrorless bodies don't need any calibration at all due to the AF system so it appeared sharper on the R6. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Many thanks for that Duade! All the best, Andrew
Excellent video...really enjoyed all your images. Looking forward to review of the Tamron lens.
Thanks Cesar, I appreciate the ongoing support, Cheers, Duade
why so smal shutter? when it gos upp to 6.3 at 600mm?? i have the lens and planing to buy a new camera because i have the old 7d
Hi Johan, I find the lens is a little soft wide open at 6.3, it seems sharpest between f8-f10, Cheers, Duade
I am planning to buy a new camera for my tamron 150-600mm g2 but I have heard that the r6 dosent work so good with that lens.
Really nice video. Hope to see some more stuff with the Tamron from you.
I have been taking further shots for the review, Cheers, Duade
Mr. Duade - would you be so kind and let me know how the Tamron Sp 150-600 g2 would work on Canon EOS r7 please?
Im planning to skip from 90D to R7 - where I thing will need the EF-EOS R adapter. But the question is - will it work with the autofocus at least the way as how the lense works now with my 90D? IMO, this video shows that R6 works well for my needs. Would it be similar with R7?
Vorrei acquistare il Tamron 150-600 ma ho letto molti messaggi di problema con la r6 relativi all autofocus. Specialmente sul tracciamento. Dal video non sembra però mi sembra. Funziona bene questa accoppiata? Grazie saluti
Il tracking R6 funziona ma l'autofocus a volte è incoerente, non penso che questi obiettivi siano completamente compatibili con l'AI Servo di Canon Mirrorless. Ho ancora molti bei scatti, sii preparato per lo strano colpo morbido in una sequenza. Saluti, Duade
@@Duade thanks 🙏
An old video, but I have the same combo. The Tamron 150-600 G2 are a bit more nervous on AF than Canon lenses, but at least it nail the focus when it works. Changing from eye focus to single focus helpes. Thats not my experienses with Sigma lenses, who always was out of focus. Even a 16/2.8 fisheye for aps-c was out of focus! So I no longer buy Sigma lenses.
Duade, thanks again for your lovely videos! I bought canon eos r10 and an old lens Tamron 200-500 F5-6.3. This lens is quite sharp but it faced massive pulsing issues with r10 that I couldn't fix in any way even I took it to tamron so I sold it. Now I am about to buy either Sigma 150-600 C or Tamron 150-600g2. Can you help me which of the two to choose? Do they both face pulsing issue problem? I saw many times your videos about pulsing issue and how to fix it on sigma lens. Does Tamron face the same problem? Thanks for your time!!!
What is the difference between a sports lens?
The sports Sigma lens is a lot heavier, better weather sealing and slightly different design. Cheers, Duade
i like your videos. I will ask for advice. I've had this lens for a few years, it's heavy but the focal range is great, especially with my eos80d. i am planning to buy r7 with rf100-500. a big expense, so first of all only the camera - do you think that the duet of the r7 with the tamron 150-600 g2 will be satisfactory?
Those are some great shots and lovely footage!! I found for autofocus accuracy, I changed it to center point only with the Tamron. Mine kept losing the subject like crazy. It would hunt around for a solid minute or two and then just give up. Switching to center point only improved accuracy a lot. I'm still rocking a 50D, though. Seems to be more accurate on newer cameras lol.
Thanks for the tip Kira, I am sure it will help others. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great video and I was hoping for such video as I have a tamron 150-600mm G2 and thinking of investing in R6. I’m hoping to see more serious review and your take on this combination.
Thank you, I will continue to test the lens and I will give my honest review then. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks for your response Duade, I did see your review on R6 and conclusion on 20mp. Given the features of the camera is 20mp a good size for bird photography
It is a tough question, if you can afford the R5 then that is the superior camera, however the R6 is more than capable and I have not had any issues with it. Cheers, Duade
Maybe I am a bit late commenting on this video. I really liked your shooting style and comments. I just got this Tamron 150-600 f/5-6.3 VC USD G2 lens for my Nikon D500 recently and so far I really enjoy and like the lens. It seems to work real well with the D500 autofocus so I found I haven’t missed many shots with poor focus. Mostly anything that isn’t correct is more my fault then the lens or camera. Just a learning curve as I haven’t had a 600mm lens before and had been using a 300mm before. Any issues with camera shake etc are just magnified so much more. I had rented and tried a Nikon 200-500 and this Tamron. Both seemed very similar in photo quality and focusing etc however the weather resistant seals on the Tamron and slightly wider and longer lens had me purchasing the Tamron but other than that either would have suited me. VC and VR seemed negligible difference. Both seemed hand hold holdable for me (I just turned 70 so I am equally wobbly with both) plus the Acura Swiss mount worked with my tripod and monopod without having to add anything to the mount for attachment. As for photos I couldn’t see a difference between either lens. Thanks again for your video.
Thanks for sharing your experience Les, I agree with what you have said, the D500 150-600 combo is great for wildlife, Cheers, Duade
Lovely as always, has tamron already come out with RF mount lenses
Nope not yet only currently EF
@@coalandsteelrailroadvideos1342 then you mean its rf + ef to rf converter + tamron.
Romel, I used my RF to EF adapter to get the Tamron EF mount working on the R6. It works fine as far as I can tell. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Yes i got it. What you are using for Rf to Ef lenses same will be used here also. Surprisingly though the pic quality n tracking is in tact.
This means my Sigma n 100-400 is not complete bust once i upgrade to R6 - thats some reassurance. Thanks a ton, for making this
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I don't understand why you close at 8.0 and not at 6.3 for better bokeh, and less iso ?
I'm new in photography.
Axel, I find some of the older zoom lenses are not very sharp wide open at 6.3, this lens seemed to improve at f8 in regards to sharpness. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Ok thanks,
You think it's a good lens for wildlife photography and for bird photography ?
I'm new in photography i have a canon eos 200d and i have the choice with :
- Tamron 70-200mm f 2.8 ( Maybe with a 1,4 or 2 multiplier, but does a focal length multiplier reduce the quality of the photos?)
- And the 150-600 G2.
Sorry for my english i'm french, and thanks for you review
@@axelg4263 The 150-600 G2 will be far better then the 70-200 with extenders. Be sure to shoot at f8 when the light allows, this increases sharpness at 600mm. Cheers, Duade