Hello Bro I have a question please Does this Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens work on the Canon R7 camera or not? Does it also work on the Canon T6i camera released 2016 or not? And thank you very much
I have used the 150-600 G2 lense on my Canon 5d IV for some time with great results, the only thing I think it's a bit slow at focusing when doing birds in flight. I now have the EOS R5 and did some comparison tests with the 150-600 G2 and the Canon 100-500. The result were quite pleasing. The Canon lense was slightly better than the Tamron lense but all shots were taken of objects which were static. I think the Tamron lense is fantastic for the price.
I have never used Canon cameras but I can comment on using this lens on a Nikon DSLR. I use a Nikon D500 with my Tamron 150-600 G2. Before I bought the Tamron I used a Nikkor 70-300mm but wanted more reach so over a period of time I rented a Nikon 200-500mm lens. I really loved the lens. It focused accurately and the image quality was real good. It was a bit slow in focusing though which was my only real complaint. My other concern was a lack of weather seals. Not so much for rain concerns but for dust intrusion as these zooms can be real air pumps as you zoom in and out. I have had other photographers complain that over time the Nikkor does gather internal dust. I rented the Tamron 150-600 G2 and found that it definitely focused faster than the Nikkor 200-500. It was slightly lighter and the lens diameter was smaller which for me meant it was easier to hold. The image quality was identical when I examined them or at least so close I couldn’t determine a difference. Both lenses tracked well and with the Tamron I didn’t experience the focus issues on my D500 that you describe. I honestly really liked both lenses but I decided on the Tamron for a few reasons. The weather sealing was important to me plus the 600mm reach over 500mm meant a lot on my DX camera(750mm on Nikkor to 900mm on Tamron). I have had the Tamron for quite some time and you can see how far the lens extends when extended to 600mm so my concern over it pumping dust meant a lot. I haven’t had an internal dust issues yet at all plus I have used the lens in wet conditions without issue either. I wish Nikon had sealed the 200-500. I also like the Arca Swiss lens foot. I sometimes use a tripod but often use my Benro SupaDupa Pro monopod which has an Arca Swiss mount. This is a real plus being able to directly mount the foot to the monopod or tripod. Here is one last plus for many of these lenses. I bought mine barely used because the selling party was switching to mirrorless and selling off their Nikon gear. I am a hobbyist and for the price I can’t justify a higher priced 500 or 600 prime. Anyway I agree to check your lens calibration which I did. My Tamron came with the Tap in Consul that helps in calibrating the lens to your DSLR. In my case I was fortunate in that the match was spot on with my D500. Lucky I guess. I hope this answers any concerns on the Tamron at least for anyone considering using this lens on a Nikon D500. It is well matched to this camera.
That sounds lovely! i own a D500 aswell and can't decide between 200-500 and the Tamron 150-600 G2 and your comment is promising for the Tamron! Do you have some sample photos uploaded on instagram or something so i could check them out? Cheers!
@@SteakOSaurier Sorry, I don’t post online photos. I really think you would be happy with either lens. In actual photo quality even at 100% I don’t see a difference. Like you, I was back and forth between the Nikkor and Tamron which is why I rented them before deciding. The constant 5.6 on the Nikkor might be important to you or something else depending on how you shoot or where you shoot in what conditions. The Nikkor and Tamron both track focus real well but that is largely due to the D500 which brings out the best focus quality of both lenses. As I said the Tamron focuses and locks on quicker but the difference isn’t really huge but noticeable. The real thing for me was the weather sealing. The Tamron advertises thorough seals throughout the body of the lens and because they are both external zooms I really felt that the seals on the Tamron would make a difference in dusty or wet conditions but this may be less important to you. The new Z180-600 has internal zooming which would be the total answer. For the price (I buy used generally because it is a hobby) they sell very close to each other and Tamron just adds a few more features such as the Arca Swiss foot which, again, worked for me but may not be important to you. Both the Nikkor and Tamron are good choices for the D500. You could really buy either and be perfectly happy. Possibly if it is possible just try both by either renting or just bring your D500 to a camera shop as ask to shoot a bit in the store. That may decide for you. Renting did for me and I chose the Tamron. I hope this helps you to decide.
@@SteakOSaurierI should add that if you are wondering about theVR vs the VC on both. Actually, again, they are both very similar in use. Tamron has always had very good VC and the 200-500 has really good vibration reduction by Nikon standards. The Tamron gives you three different settings however you will most often use the first setting most often just as in the Nikkor most people use the regular VR most often. I have used the position 3 on the Tamron at times and found it gives a bit more leeway on slower shutter speeds being possible but in birding I mostly use quick fast shutter speeds anyway. Just thought I would add that bit in case you are wondering.
@@lesleyh2007 thank you so so much for this fast and thoroughly thought out answer! I'm leaning towards Tamron, will see and rent it the next time i can. Thanks again!
Glad I could be of help. Trying a lens before you actually buy always can cement a decision on whether it suits you or not. Lenses are never a cheap purchase for sure.
I use a Sigma 150-600. In your opinion would my bird picture quality be better with a Tamron 150-600 assuming I’m using the same camera body? Or should I stick with the Sigma?
I bought the G1 version a couple of years ago and it really is my go to lens for both birding and land mammal photography. I have been consistently impressed with the quality of the photographs. I also use an old Tokina 300 f2.8, so the weight of the Tamron was actually a relief to me after lugging that Tokina around. I just ordered a Tamron G2 version after trying the Nikon 200-500mm for a few weeks this summer. You are trading a stop of light for a longer reach, but I really thought the Tamron did a better job of rendering the images on my D500 and D800 cameras. My daily carry will still keep both the Tamron 90mm macro and the Nikon 70-300 close at hand, but the lens on the camera is the Tamron 150-600mm when I am either in a hide or wandering about. I found it to be razor sharp on a good tripod and very good handheld w/VC if the light is available. Mostly I set it at f8-f11, but even wide open it will do the job nicely.
Absolute great review. I've been looking at this lens and trying to compare to other lens in the same focal range. Every review I read goes in depth on laboratory results and pixels at the edges and other areas that quite frankly most of us won't really notice. I really needed an in the field review to talk and show how good it is at capturing photos. Thank you. Going to look at some of your other reviews on lens within the same focal length (the sigma lenses) and decide which to purchase.
I´ve got this lens and I shoot it on a Nikon D500 and a Z6. I´m am very pleased with it and have taken many great shots with it! I also shoot it at f/8 for the extra sharpness and it´s very sharp att 600mm. I can find two things that could be improved with it though. The buttons for AF, AF-limit and VC constantly gets bumped causing the lens to end up in the wrong settings. I have solved this by putting on rubber armbands over the buttons. And they could have made the zoom go all the way from 150 to 600 with a shorter throw. Sometimes I have to let go and turn it again to go all the way to the other end. Now I can´t compare it to the Nikon or Sigma variants, because I haven´t tried them, but I would say that at that cost it´s really worth it:-) The G1 version not so much.
Niclas, thanks for sharing your experience, I agree with what you have said, the throw of the zoom could be shorter. I understand the new Tamron 150-500 for Sony addresses this issue. Cheers, Duade
Great video. I’ve used a Sigma 150-500 mm for about 10 years, I guess the older generation of this kind of lens and I can get results I’m happy with. I reckon these lenses are a great option for budget and portability reasons and the image quality is good enough for many people. The zoom flexibity and minimum focal distances are plus points.
Hi duade. What would you prefer the sigma 1500-600 or the Tamron 150-600 on mirrorless camera?? I have the canon r10 I watched your video on the sigma having really bad af. Thanks in advance and love all of your videos. Thanks mate
Have been using Tamron 150-600mm G2 on Nikon D7500 extensively over the last 2.5 yrs. Your field review resonates perfectly with my experience with this lens. Focussing is extremely erratic. However, when it does lock focus accurately, the sharpness is excellent. Have missed lot of shots due to the erratic nature of the focus. Also, my lens got affected by fungus in just 2.5 yrs. A lot of nonsensical reviews have been made on this lens but you hit the nail on the head.
Awesome review. Nearing 1 year with mine. Your earlier video on IQ is what put me on to stopping it down to f8 or 9 and made a big impact with this lens! Most days, my 90D and the Tamron are on the same page with AF, especially using 9 point. There are times where it’ll go full cycle trying to hunt for focus and will pass up the subject. Sometimes I’ll switch it’s focus range to combat that if it’s doing that cycle too much. Overall, I enjoy it!
Good review. Having used it earlier, all I can say in good light it's a good deal, really suffers in low light and also the weight is on the heavier side. However, when it comes down to the money, this is very worthy contender, especially for the ones on tight budget and hobbyist photographers.
I recently got this lens to use on my Fuji X-T5. I took comparison shot with my Fuji 100-400 w/1.4TC and the Tamrom set at 560 to make them roughly equivalent. Shots at F8 (minimum for thFuji), 125sec, ISO 640. When pixel peeping at 300% I surprisingly found the Tamron sharper. And I didn't have to squint to see the difference. I used the Tamron for Canon with the Fringer EF ll Pro adapter.
I think this was a pretty honest review and matches what I’ve found with the lens. I’ve rented the 100-500 from Canon and absolutely loved it not only because of quality but also because of weight. I’m retired and the weight is getting to be a bigger factor. The only problem is that its been backordered for some time so I still use the Tamron while I wait for the Canon.
Yes, I consistently have the same focusing issues with this lens even with mirrorless R, and yes, very frustrating. In manual focus, I can get things razor sharp.but not practical.
Great review, if I didnt already have this lens then I would go and buy it. Great for a hobbyist like myself. Used on canon 5d mk4, 90d and 7d, best results with 5d. Very pleased with image quality sometimes hard to tell much difference between canon 100-400 mk2 image quality, but not as good focus. However no problems taking bird in flight pictures, I find this my go to lens with 5d for birds, if I require max reach I use apsc camera. I had the sigma contemporary 150-600 a few years ago for awhile but found image and focus inconsistent, so I was reluctant to go back to this type of lens. Glad I did, thoroughly recommended.
Thanks! It's helpful because am considering both this lens and the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary. Here they have basically the same price. I would use it on an 80D. Did you experience out of focus images in bursts when on the 90D as Duade reports?
I use canon 6d mark 2 . I struggled a lot with focus but after calibration i have no issue no more ... i calibrated it like four times until it was satisfying to shoot with this lens. I am no professional but i am very happy that now maybe 2 or 3 images out of 15 are soft ...
Dear I appreciate your work. Please...I am thinking of buying this combo. May I have your email id so that I will discuss with you about your recent issue and how come you calibrated the lens and all.
@@dr.himanshu23makwana check videos for lens calibration. You need to print out an a4 paper with numbers and lines to check the focus . You need to calibrate it at long distance and short distance depending on the focal length
Greetings from southern Arizona, an outstanding birding location year around. I am not an expert at this, but I use my Tamron 150-600 a little differently on my Canon 5D Mark IV. I often use the Canon 1.5x or 2.0x extender, put the lens on manual focus and take multiple shots (yes, same issues with soft focus AF or not without extender). And, I only use this lens in the 9am - 3pm time frame when the sun is the brightest here. I use with and without tripod and Wimberly Gimbal. Works well in this scenario since birds aren’t moving around so much anyway. I need the distance and the image quality is acceptable. Canon 100-400 IS II is my most used lens however, with and without extenders, because AF makes a huge difference for sharp details. Duade, you’re the best. Thank you so much for your great videos and teaching. 5 stars!
and thanks for sharing your experience, it sounds like you have found a system which works well for you. One day I would love to visit the US and photograph your wonderful birds. Cheers, Duade
I forgot to mention I turn off lens aberration correction when I use this lens. It seems to help. I don’t know why. It’s monsoon season here in the Arizona desert. Birds are bountiful from July through September when we have good rains and despite ongoing drought, this year we are having a good amount of moisture. I’m hoping to get some rare bird photos this year as the birds begin migrating. Duade, if you are able to come to the US you won’t be disappointed. I have been there to Australia, unfortunately never more than a month at a time. There are a lot of similarities and surprisingly wonderful differences.
Nice review! I have the Sigma 150-600mm that I’m using with the R6. It seems quite similar to your experience with the Tamron. It misses focus occasionally as well. I do think it my copy may be a little sharper at 6.3 than the Tamron you had. Hard to say on TH-cam. I may eventually buy the Canon 100-500mm but the Sigma is hard to beat for $900 USD. I do a fair amount of BIFs and it works pretty well for that. It may be a little slower to grab focus than a native lens but I have no complaints at all for the price. I seriously considered buying the 60-600mm and I actually rented both lenses for a week. The 60-600mm was just too heavy for me to handhold comfortably and to be honest 95% of my photos are at 600mm anyway. So I am really happy with it. Too bad Sigma wouldn’t send you one to try. I have been a M43 shooter for a while and and got a deal on an R6 so I have been trying it out a month or so. I had an f11 Canon initially (it came bundled with the camera) and I got some good shots with it but it was not good at golden hour. The Sigma is a lot better. Focus is similar. I feel it is sharper and the limited focus area on the f11 lens was annoying. I have not tried the Tamron but it sounds extremely similar to the Sigma. I would absolutely recommend the the Sigma though. It may not be the last lens you’ll ever buy but it’s a very nice bird lens for most people.
Rod, thank you very much for your detailed comment, it sounds like the Sigma has worked very well for your needs. I suspect all of the zooms in this price bracket will be similar. Glad to hear you picked up an R6. Cheers, Duade
I've owned the Tamron zoom for several years. It's pretty good, especially for the money. But I must agree with all the points you mentioned. In the last year, I've upgraded to Canon mirrorless bodies and started a TH-cam channel. The Tamron's very jumpy VC makes it almost unusable for video. If the Canon RF 100-500 is a lot smoother as you say, that's just one more reason to move along. Funny, my own first birding lens was also the 400mm F/5.6L. I traded it in for the Tamron to get length and VC, but I still miss it.
John, yes, the RF100-500 is a great lens for hand held filming. I love my 400 5.6 and even though I no longer need it I don't think I can bring myself to sell it. Good luck with the channel. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the very nice review. I use my Tamron on a Nikon Z6 ii and have the same focus problems, where it jumps from sharp to soft and back again within same seconds of shooting. It drives me crazy, but when the focus is correct I’m very satisfied with the picture quality. I also like the build quality and weather sealing.
Hey Duade, New to your channel! Great content! Just found this video. I use this lens myself and find it takes good images with the limiting factor being the missed focus. It is currently attached to a Nikon D500 and works quite well. I have to agree about the auto focus issues though. A friend of mine has a Nikon 200-500 and in my observations, both lenses take comparable quality images most of which I am quite happy with. The Tamron works fairly well in low speed shots but the Nikon shines when things get quicker! The biggest, very noticeable difference, is that the Nikon 200-500 has faster reacting auto focus capabilities. It grabs focus much faster and doesn't lose it as often. (at least on my D500) At literally the same price point and with very similar image quality as the Tamron, I feel the Nikon would be a better choice. My next purchase is going to be the Nikon 200-500......right after I sell the Tamron! As much as I would love a prime, the budget says no for now! Enjoying your channel! Cheers from Alberta Canada! Craig.
As always, a very nice and honest video Duade! Thank you! I can confirm the focus issues with my Sigma 150-600 C, but if you spray and pray (especially in silent 20fps) you get a lot of good and sharp images. I also used mine to shoot some birds in flight and it struggles a lot when you activate the IS. So my advice would be to keep it either in mode 2 (panning) or deactivate it all together for best results. But considering, I only payed 550 Euros for mine on the used market, it is working pretty good and was definitely a bargain. It produces very pretty and stunning images and with the R6 my keeper rate is very good, especially compared to my old and trusty 6D. I am looking forward for a R7 with 32Mpix and the AF of the R6 and this would be a very cool combo. Cheers Ralf
Thanks for sharing your experience Ralf, I should have tried with the IS turned off to see if it helped as it sounds like it may have. Yes, I too am very interested to see if an R7 is released. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, your real world reviews are awesome. Did you already had the chance to get hands on the Sigma EF 60-600 4.5-6.3 Sports? Does it, adapted to RF, have the same issues with focusing in AF Servo mode as the 150-600 - even the G2 - has? For sure you know Sigma just released a DN DG version of the 60-600, unfortunately only for E-mount, L-mount alliance and not yet for RF- and Z-mount. If the EG version of the 60-600 has not (!) that soft/sharp jumping issue, it would be very tempting to get a EF mount one at a far better price as the new DG DN. I'm using the EF 600 F4 III and the RF 100-500 on a R3 and R6II, but the f/7.1 on the 500mm range of the zoom lens and its design flaw of limiting it to the 300-500 range with an extender are quite annoying. The 60-600 would perfectly fit in, well even replace the 100-500. FYC: Zero issues with the adapted EF 600 F4 III
Good review and quite consistent with how mine is. I'm the target audience, a hobbyist wildlife photographer with a family to feed so the cost\performance ratio of this lens fits for me. I always believe that I have to adapt to my equipment, I have to learn my equipment and when I do, I can get the most out of it. Whatever it is. This lens is no exception. Mine operates very well at around 550mm at f8 on a 6D mk2. I just bought an R7 and I'm re-learning how to use the lens with it's limitations on this body. My keeper rate is up already and I'm still practicing. I aspire to the RF 100-500. Anyone want to trade for a child? house trained and can do dishes\wash cars, walk dogs etc... 🤣
Nice review. But still and I happen to write it to Jan Wegener also you are overlooking the old Canon EF 4.0 300 IS L lens with the two converters. The 1,4x EF converter Canon Mark II and the 2,0x EF converter Canon Mark II I have them combined with the Canon R5 and they are perhaps superior and far less costly than those you test here. Why? Weight and image quality because of the 4.0 backgrounds and light. Yes they are not a zoom but is that so important always? I think yes. But as well image quality and bokeh. And price. And learning photography. :-) How much a 4.0 300 mm lens is a very versatile lens for landscape photography but most of all portraits. That is because of the bokeh, the background image and be able to come close and be very conscious about a focal length: what does it bring, how is it. With a zoom most people do forget their feet and just screw, but distance does matter. As well as your Canon EF 5.6- 400 : a super good lens as well probably with the converters. But that lens, the 5.6 400 isn’t coming close, the 4.0 300 comes: 1,5 meters or some closer! It has the first generation stabilizer but it works fine, more better during filming. Friendly greetings and yes try to lend or rent the 4.0 300 and do compare in future and see for yourself with Jan Wegener his lenses and finally you have a fairly complete Canon comparison. How about that? Onno Nugteren, the Netherlands.
G'day Onno, yes that is a lens I should try at some stage, I had a friend with ones years ago who enjoyed it. I think I went with the 400 5.6 as I didn't want an extender which often slows down AF but I can see its versatility for sure. Cheers, Duade
I use this lens with 5dIII and 7dII. With the 7dII there is some issue at 600mm so I stop at 550mm. In general there are no problems with the 5dIII. With the advantage of ISO400 (7dII) to 600 (5dIII) the images with the 7dII are much sharper. So I think it's worth to use the lens with the faster 7dII with the crop factor for wildlife. I think it needs fast shutter speed at 1/1200s even in stbilizer mode 3, and f7.2. What bothers me more is the large angle of rotation to zoom from 150 to 600mm.
Jürgen, thank you for sharing your experience, yes on an APSC it gives you a lot of reach. Yes, it would be nice to adjust how much you need to turn the ring to zoom. Cheers, Duade
@@DuadeEdit: Just switched to the R6II - now I miss the crop factor and I'm thinking of the Tamron TC-X14E. How does this combination work together? Edit: I bought it. This converter is specially calculated for the 150-600 G2 and not a simple standard TC for any lens. Testing so far has shown no problem. Only aperture 9 hurts a bit.
G'day, it may struggle a little to be honest, I think it will work but I have never tried it. These zooms are often not the best with teleconverters and of course you will lose a stop of light also. Sorry I cannot be more specific. Cheers, Duade@@jurgenwittmann2905
Tamron is very sympathetic to me so much that I was to try it at the seller on my 40D, but the resulting image did not seem sharp to me in a new piece, which stopped me, I dare say that my tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DI VC USD is sharper, I don't know what the problem is. I read a lot about the tamron and people complain that the G2 of 5 pieces are 3 out of focus and it's very sad, even a lot of people soon recommended the first generation tamron 150-600. I find a better option sigma 150 600 when I saw your review maybe it won't be the same as tamron G2.
A really interesting video. I have the Sigma for wildlife and birds and have found it to be a perfect for my needs. I've not experienced any of the issues you've highlighted with the Tamron. It's a pity Sigma haven't engaged with you as I'd love to know what you think. Best wishes.
Keith, are you using it on a mirrorless camera? I had no issues with it on my Canon 6D. Now on my Canon R6, it's a whole different story. Very aggravating.
@@avfuels No not mirrorless. I've had no issues with either my 50D or my 90D. Are you experiencing the same issues that Duade had with the Tamron? I was thinking R6 as a Birthday/Christmas pressie to myself later this year.
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary and Tamron 150-600mm G2, which one do you prefer, mate? I'm having a hard choice picking between these two lens. Thanks for your reply.
Very difficult choice to make as they are both very similar. The Sigma is cheaper and maybe a touch sharper when stopped down whilst the Tamron has weather sealing and is possibly a little better built. But there is not much between them. Cheers, Duade
I have the G1 model of tamrons 150 600. I decided to upgrade to the G2 and was disappointed. For the small amount of difference I could see in the images I couldn't justify a 1200.00 upgrade. I returned it and purchased the Sigma 150 600 contemporary with the USB dock. What a difference, the focus is much faster and the photos I have taken so far show a higher quality of definition especially at the 600 setting. I may have gotten a bad lense the first time but I'm sticking with the Sigma.
Guy that is great to hear, it is always nice getting a lens that works well. I really would like to test the Sigma at some stage, I just hope they reach out to me. Cheers, Duade
I use this lens with the EOS R, I have the same in and out of focus during burst shots. My sharpest images comes from F/9 and back the zoom down to 500mm or less.
could you do a test with the Canon 70-200 f2.8 L with Extender 2x using the smart focus? Does the focus/sharpness problem happen like on Sigma 150-600?
Hi Rodrigo, the eye tracking should work ok but the IQ will not be very good with that combo. The older 70-200 does not take a 2x converter very well unfortunately. Cheers, Duade
I use this lens with both a Canon 60D and an R5 and am very happy with it for the price. It does however have the focus issue you described, perhaps more noticeably so on the R5 than the 60D (due to the greater number of pixels, but maybe also because you have to be closer with the R5 to get the same image size so the depth of field is smaller). I used the tap module to calibrate my lens for the 60D and find myself wondering if that throws off the focus on the R5. If the calibration tells the camera to throw the lens slightly out of focus with respect to the DSLR's focusing sensor (to place focus on the image sensor), wouldn't it also shift focus slightly off the "focusing sensor" for the R5, which in that case is also the image sensor? Tamron has not issued a firm-ware update after issuance of the R5. So, how would the lens know not to adjust focusing to try to account for the calibrated focus/image sensor alignment? As to the lens becoming a 900 mm lens on the crop sensor cameras, that is misleading. IMO, it just becomes a 600 mm lens with a lot of the image missing. Indeed, as luck would have it, the amount of pixels on my 60D is essentially the same number of pixels on my R5 in crop mode ( or if you crop to the same image size in post) and the results are very similar (at modest ISOs with a properly focused photo). R5's biggest advantage when shooting a subject that will be cropped to 900 mm field of view or narrower is that you can see a much bigger area when shooting, which helps find and track BIF. As to Sigma, I am a fan on their lenses, but went with Tamron as the best compromise. Sigma has a Sport version and a Contemporary version of 150-600 mm zoom. My friend has the Sport and loves it. Picture quality is similar to my Tamron, but the Sport is much heavier. More than I want to carry on hikes. The Contemporary is lighter but not as well sealed as the Tamron. Tamron has kept out the wet, sand and dust so far, without the weight penalty of a Sport.
Thanks Erik, I am not a technical expert so im not sure about the calibration. My understanding was that the lens will focus until the image is sharp on the sensor, so in theory the lens could have any calibration and it wouldn't matter. Are the images sharp on the R5? If they are then it could be the focus jumping issue not the camera. Yes, I will be sure to say effective focal length in the future as it can be confusing. I'm glad to hear the lens is working well for you and you are getting nice shots. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade and All, I have Canon R7 - are the results with the Tamron 150-600mm G2 the same, better or worse? At the time this video was created the R7 was not yet released. Thanks.
Hi Hohey, unfortunately I have not tested the Tamron on the R7 so cannot be sure if it has the issues. The Sigma does work better on the R7 then on the R6II, I have also heard the Sigma 60-600 maybe better than the 150-600 in terms of pulsing but it is a lot more expensive. Cheers, Duade
I`m using this lens on RP and 80D, on RP AF is slower than on 80D. In both cases it`s acurate. On 80D the image quality is a bit lower than on full frame sensor of RP.
Ah, the mild disdain in your voice when you say, "The quality is what I'd expect from a $1200 lens." Made me laugh. That's quite a lot of money for most people. I got a heck of a deal on the Sigma 150-600 lens ($840), and I'm happy with it. I know it's not perfect, it's heavy, and it can't compete with the lenses with better glass, but I've gotten some wonderful pictures with it. (I'm not chiding you. I'm just saying some of us can't afford the really expensive stuff, much as we'd like to.)
Theo, all good, I was not intending to come across that way, I fully understand $1200 is a lot of money and that is what I spent when I started out. Thanks for sharing your experience, I agree that the affordable zooms are perfect for many and will deliver great shots. Cheers, Duade
I have both the Tamron 150-600 and the RF 100-500. My observations are generally consistent with yours. The Tamron often gives soft results. Since I shoot almost exclusively in the early morning, I almost always shoot wide open. The Canon lens is definitely better, though as you correctly point out, it should be, at more than twice the price. The Tamron is a nice lens, but does suffer by comparison.
If you shoot a lot of BIF I think there are better options available, the EF400 5.6 is a very affordable light lens that is super sharp and works well. The 300 2.8 version 2 is also a fast light lens. The 400 f4 DO is another option. Good luck with your purchase. Cheers, Duade
G’day, good lens but after a couple years dust has managed to get into the lens and is very noticeable. I bought mine for 600mm reach and its light which makes it very manageable to do action flying birds (with the big 500mm prime you cannot find your subject and its heavy).
Thanks Phil, sorry to hear you have a dust issue with your lens, yes it is a lot lighter then the big primes making it easier to hand hold. Cheers, Duade
I have this lense on my D500 and i have had really good images with it. What i have found is lense is sharp even at f/7.1 but for subjects that are less then 7 meters for 7 meters to 10m f/8 and beyond that to infinity its f/9. For close in i have god really really good imagines of birds.
Thanks for the excellent review Duade. Not sure if you still have the lens, but I've heard that turning the VC off for images over 1/500 will help with that inconsistent focusing issue. I've read, but not tested that VC on images over 1/500 doesn't really help. Though with VC-On it looks better in the viewfinder and video.. Especially with the IS that you have in the R6. FWIW- I have this lens on a R6, and I get a lot of soft images, but I'm sure it's my technique (hand holding, walking in parks in low light etc.) as when I get good light with a and subject it can make a great image. If I slowed down, used a tripod and got in good light and subject I'm sure I could get better results way more than a more expensive lens, which I think you were saying too.
Thanks Scott, good point, I didn't actually try the lens with VC turned off, I suspect the viewfinder would have been very jumpy in the R6 making it an unpleasant experience. Good to hear you are making the most of the lens. Cheers, Duade
I've been using my Tamron for almost a year now. Shifting focus is definitely a thing. Definitely not a dealbreaker, as I'm always shooting in bursts. It's just annoying when I examine photos and realise that for 1-2 pictures out of 10 focus moved slightly for whatever reason. Overall I'm really happy with my Tamron. It really helped me take another step into wildlife photography. I simply couldn't afford anything more expensive, since the prices in Poland for most of the photography equipment are just sick. I really like it with my 90D. They work really well together. As mentioned in the videos - shoot at f/8 and ideally in good light. That makes the biggest difference.
Alsmir, thanks for sharing your experience, yes it would be great on an APSC body as 960mm would make the subject very big which is nice. Cheers, Duade
This lens is perhaps the best "bang for the buck lens" for wildlife. Used it for several years on my 7D Mk II and no issues. It compares to my R5 with my 100-400mm II
Rommel, unfortunately I don't have access to the sport version but I have been testing the Contemporary which I will be doing a full review of shortly. Cheers, Duade
Question: you take the photo and put it in your filr. Now what if you want to make a print of it and hang it on the wall or give a hard copy in a frame to someone as a gift. What is the process from going fron to to a print? It what I wous love to be able to do
G'day Paul, there are a number of ways to do this, you can go into a print shop with your jpeg file and print it there, or you can order it online via a print shop. In theory you need to find out the frame ratio first as you will need to crop the image to suit. Or what is the medium, if its glass they will usually have a ratio or dimensions. I will crop the image to suit the frame etc. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
I'm curious if there have been any firmware updates to improve the AF performance. I have an R6 and the RF 100-400 and 800/11, which is a very versatile kit, however the lenses lack weather resistance. I recently picked up used Tamron 35/1.8 and 70-200/2.8 G2 EF lenses, and have been impressed, so I'm interested to hear how the longer Tamron zooms(100-400 and 150-600) are doing these days on the Canon mirrorless.
Hi Duade! I have an R10 and a Sigma 150-600. Of course - as everyone in the world using the sigma with R bodies :D - seen your videos on pulsing effect with the half-solution. This video is older, so you couldnt really compare them in that regards. What do you think about the Sigma-vs the G2 Tamron in the aspect of the autofocus pulsing system? Here you called it inconsistent focus, it is the same, as pulsing, right? With your todays knowledge, which one would you prefer in the autofocus column?
G'day, yes, the same thing unfortunately, I suspect both lenses are very similar. I think saving for the upcoming canon RF200-800 will be the best long term solution, I know its very expensive but that lens will last you a long time. I think the Sigma is the slightly sharper lens IMO. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thank you very much for your answer! Yeah, it's a bit too expensive. I wish Canon would come up with something like these sigma-tamron 150-600's, with a little bit better autofocus speed, and of course with the rf mount, eliminating that pulsing issie. Costing like 1,5 times the sigma-tamron, and I think that would cover a big economical gap, and would be a no brainer for lot of people.
I Think your images arent sharp becouse you shoot on servo and the lens is not keeping up with the camera, i suggest to just shoot on low speed mode or one shot so the lens will have enough time to focus
Thanks Adam, yes, it is likely the lens is struggling to keep up with the body, however with wildlife we really do need to shoot in servo high speed as the subjects are often moving. If they are stationary then yes perhaps one shot would be better. Cheers, Duade
Mark, I have an older version of the Tripod that they don't make anymore, it came as is, I did not have to buy any type of plate. Sorry about that, Cheers, Duade
I use canon R6 and brought this tamron.600mm g2 every thing works great but vc wont work at all..even after switching off IS on camera body ..lens vc didnt work..i am using..i just want to know if u did caliber your lens or what type of rf adepter you use ..thanks 😊😊
Hi Duade, Just another great review. :-) I own a eos 5DMKIV with the tamron 150-600 G2 and after some microadjustments on the lens and some AF settings on my 5dmkiv I got it to work sooooo much better. These things made my combo work so much better :-). The EF 500mm f/4 L IS have to wait a while longer ;-)
Thomas that is great to hear, I suspect many lens focus/softness issues are down to incorrect calibration and settings. Good luck with your kit, Cheers, Duade
I had tamron G2.I faced the same focussing issue several times. Literally getting frustrated with the lens for its inconsistent performance. Then I sold it and bought nikkor 200-500mm lens.
Hi Duade, First of all, thank you for a good down to earth review; I did shoot this lens on the Canon 5D IV and liked the 600 mm and sharpness; Took it to Africa and got some keepers; 600 mm a big plus, and zoom a plus; nowadays I shoot Canon R5 and Canon 100-500 and this combo is, as you said, very good, very sharp and lighter. Some images are absolutely great, and from 45 MP I can crop anytime to get to what the 600 used to give me in terms of size of image on screen. Agree with all your points.
Hi Duade, I was nearly seduced by this lens after watching countless reviews including yours but was concerned by the number of comments from people relating to the "hit and miss" quality of the lens it seems that it rests on the flip of a coin as to getiing a good one or troublesome one with soft focus issues with a 50/50 split. In the end I watched your other videos and have settled on a second hand Canon 400mm prime lens. I noted with interest your closing comment regarding buying the Tamron or saving for a better lens and I think, I have followed that advice. Thanks for yet another informative and intelligent video
@@Duade Hope it's OK for me to comment here. I have the G1 and the G2 150 - 600 on Canon 6D, 5Dsr and 7D2 and I found it absolutely essential to micro adjust these lenses to the individual bodies. The only way around this is to use the Tamron 'tap in' module that basically does same thing. I purchased the G2 to replace the earlier model when it's AF became intermittently unreliable.I use these for 'birding'.
I have the Tamron 150 -600mm. I use it on a 5D MK III and an EOS R. The Tap in Console helped me to sort out my auto focus problem. My copy of the lens seems to be either in focus or out of focus, it doesn't seem to be inconsistent. If you get a chance to try this lens after calibration, I think you might like it a lot more. The Tap-in console is a MUST for any g2 Tamron lens. I think it's their solution to tricky autofocus algorithms and variation between camera bodies. I use this lens for surf video as well. The VC is, IN MY EXPERIENCE, the best that I've ever used. The 3rd mode works amazingly well for panning and I'm able to maintain focus with the subject against spraying waves and foam. AND THANK YOU for posting your photos with settings. I'm so used to shooting with short fast lenses and stopping down to about 5.6 or 6.3 to get the sharpest images. I have to keep in mind that I'm going to be sitting around f 11 on this lens.
Thanks for sharing your experience Theorn, it sounds like the console helps a lot. It is unlikely I will get the lens again so thanks for sharing for others. Cheers, Duade
Thanks mate. As i have an old Nikon D7100 and love birding, i worry about buying any lens in case it is a dud🙄🙄😮😮 . Money. Vs quality? A hard decsion. I think i would invest in a full frame lens, then one day up the camera body, D850👍👍 Nikon mirrorless one day if i win the Lotto👍👍👍 all the best from the Bahamas. Hi ti Jan.
If you could choose between this lens and the RF 100-400 - what would you choose, only from Image Quality and focus reliability. I tend to the 100-400 due to it's smaller size, but 600 would be great as well. I could both for about the same price, what makes it even harder. thanks in advance!
Very nice review Duade. Thank you. :) I have Tamron 15-600 G2 and as you have already mentioned, I face the same issue of moving focus points within the same shots with my Canon 7D Mark II. As a workaround, I always take a couple of shots at a time.
Thanks for the time you spent is reviewing this lens. One thing you could add to the photos is roughly how far you were from the bird. I have the first version of the Tamron 150/600. I can get sharp bird shots as long as I am very close to the bird. But if you shoot 600mm at 25 yards or more the focus falls off to where the images are useless. I sent the lens in to Tamron and even though it was over 5 years old they repaired it no charge. Unfortunately it didn't.t help with the longer distance focus. Perhaps my expectations are too high for a lens at this price point. I am shooting with a Nikon D810 on a tripod with a shutter release. Any guidance you could provide will be appreciated.
Jim, I usually shoot around 6-10 metres if I can which I think is close to 6-10 yards. Most lenses will struggle over long distances due to atmospheric conditions like heat haze etc. The more expensive lenses are better but there is no substitute for being close. Cheers, Duade
Duane, I’ve purchased an R5 about a month ago and am patiently waiting for my 100-500. I was lucky enough to score a 600mm f/11 at the same time. I have been doing a lot of lens research while waiting and your reviews have been so helpful and are so informative. Thank you for all the work you do and for the excellent presentation of your work. Your videos are excellent. Regarding the 600mm f/11.... it’s a great lens for what it is. I too have found it to be inconsistent in regards to focusing. From all I can gather the 100-500 will do fine for me if I can be patient enough to wait for it. Yes, the 500mm f/4 will beat it but I can neither afford it nor can I be comfortable lugging it around at my age. I’m curious though, have you tested the 400mm f/5.6 with the R5 and a teleconverter? Should I just be patient or consider that combination? Again, thanks for your work. Stay safe and God bless.
the 100-500 will be far superior to the 400 5.6 and if you put a 2x on the 400 5.6 you would be better off with the RF800 f/11. Hopefully they can get you the 100-500 soon. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the feedback Jeffrey, I am always looking to improve, which mode options were you referring to? Was there any part of the review you enjoyed? Cheers, Duade 👍
They are very similar, and the Tamron has weather sealing and slightly better build quality, but the Sigma is slightly sharper and is a lot cheaper. Either lens would do well, but I think the Sigma offers more value. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the quick review I too faced similar focussing issues on the lens , I improved my technique and also gave the lens to service where they did a firmware upgrade ( that's what they told me) and a calibration done. Seems it's holding up as of now ...
Which one is better.....Sigma 150- 600 Contemporary or Tamron 150 - 600 G2? Can anyone please help with the choice? I use Canon 200 D ii. This would be my first zoom lens. Please guide me which one to buy
Thank you for the review. I love your videos because you show the Un-cropped raw files and not just the post-processed files. I have a Canon 600 f4, and bought this Tamron lens after hiking 4 miles with the 600 f4 attached to a Wimberley and 3-Series Gitzo tripod. Portability and the ability to shoot handheld were the key qualities I was looking for. Yes, the 600 prime IQ is better, but there are hikes where I no longer want to take all that weight into the field, especially when I’m new to an area and I’m just scouting it out. I love being able to walk around without a tripod and still be able to reach out with 600 mm when the need arises.
G'day Mark, thanks for your support and feedback. Yes, I recently got the RF100-500 to go with my prime for the exact same reasons you mention. I am just hoping Canon release an R7 which would go perfect with a zoom. Cheers, Duade
Still trying to decide on this or the 150-600 contemporary to pair with my aging 7d MK II, ive seen very impressive shots with both but cant for the life of me pick which one to go with, or whether to just save my money until I can afford an r mirrorless body and lenses to boot... Currently my best lens is a 70-300 Sp DI VC. But I am definitely wanting more reach!
Cheers for this review Duade. I have the exact Tamron on my EOS R, and love it. I got intrigued with more expensive glass, so i got a Canon 300mm f2.8 L mk1 to compare to with a Canon 2x iii tc, and did some testing at 600mm on both against each other and actually found the Tamron to be a smidge sharper. Without the TC comparing 300mm wide open, and the Tamron, the tamron needed to be at least f8 to match the Canon. It was a very interesting test, but actually sold the Canon to keep the tamron. I love the 600mm length of the Tammy, and didnt find the canon to impress too much with TC attached, hence the sale. I do also experience the issue you mentioned about missing focus occasionally, however its not too often for me 😜 Have to mention Lilydale Lake in your video, i love that spot, it's literally 5min from home and its where i tested the 300mm during sunrise a few weeks ago! Gotta love local 🙂 Cheers again and stay safe mate ✌️
thanks for the comment, yes, the lake is a good spot to try out gear, the 300 2.8 II was a big improvement over version 1, it is very sharp, and the AF is far better with a 2x III extender. I remember using the older version and wondering if there was something wrong with the AF it was that slow. Great to hear that the Tamron lens is getting you lovely shots. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade i could imagine so. I was super lucky to grab the mk1 at such a bargain, but i just had a soft spot for the Tamron. Maybe one day ill get the mk2 🤞 Checked out a few of your other videos too, and following you on insta. Keep up the great work 👏 Stay safe mate 👍
Great review again Duade! As far my experience goes, for Tamron and Sigma C 150-600 variants and Nikon 200-500, it is best not to get lower than f8, coz the image quality is noticeably better at f8 than the lower values. Shouldn’t be a problem, because that's the sweet spot IMO in terms of depth of field for bird photography. I've witnessed the focus jumping as well, more with beginner level bodies. In terms of bird photography on a budget, I agree with your opinion of investing on a first party prime, even used. By the way, congratulations on your new 100-500!
Arghadip, I agree with you re aperture and primes. I think the zooms are good for people who want the versatility of the zoom and don't want to use extenders and are on a budget. Thanks the 100-500 is a great companion to the prime. Cheers, Duade
Good morning. I send you greetings from Mexico and first of all I admire your work very much. For this reason, I ask you to please give me some advice, how can I achieve this approach and for that I ask you? When it is supported on the tripod, it disconnects the VC mode? Or do you leave it in position 1 when you are facing the bird? Thank you very much, I look forward to your kind advice. Antonio
I still use my Sigma 150-600mm C when I can't be bothered to lug around my 500mm f4. Still really impresses me how sharp it can be for it's relatively low price.
This is my situation as well. I have a Canon 200-400, and it is at times too big and heavy. It's not for casual hiking. But I do have a low end kit, a 7D2 and a few lenses including a 300mm f4 that lives in my car. It's for when opportunities pop up, or to give to a second shooter like my son when I drag them along on a real wildlife shoot. A Sigma 150-600, or this Tampon might make a nice replacement for the 300. Especially if I upgrade that camera to something FF.
You make amazing videos. I have this lens and have the “focus jump” issues every time I go shoot and it renders over half my photos soft. Disappointing, but the rest of the lens is fantastic for the price
Using my canon 1dx no problem whit the tameron 150-600 g2 also have the greatest canon 400 5.6 ....the tameron suprise..i shot at 600 early in the morning great shots sharp at 600 very happy...no issues whit autofocus very nice tameron 👍. Looks like you have a bad copy?or need the tap in console.....nirrorles issue?
Oh that’s nice the built in mounting foot. I own the Sigma Contemporary and it’s a stubby 1/4-20 single port foot. With a gimbal I need a fairly long ASwiss adapter. A shame Sigma won’t cooperate. I’ve been toying over upgrading to the Sport or possibly Tamrons version. Then again I’m starting to realize I rarely use zoom and likely I’m giving up quality to multiple unnecessary lens elements.
Garnett, yes, I was impressed with it as it can be a pain having to get the foot later. The best bet is saving to see where the RF lenses are going. The RF100-500 is a very impressive lens and I can only assume future RF lenses will be just as good. Cheers, Duade
I have just traded in my canon 300mm f2.8L mkii for this Tamron lens mainly for Air Shows, possible wildlife when my 600mm f4 is too heavy for a long track. My 100-400 is to short and the tamron 600 will come in handy handled all day long, with aircraft filling the frame. With a canon 5DS-R attached or my 1DX
It's a pathetic lens with a terrible AF system. The autofocus motor stooped working from time to time. Even got the firmware upgraded and tried it on three different Canon bodies and it still didn't work. The image quality is just fine but don't get your expectations to high for BIF shots. Nevertheless, jt is a decent lens for stationary subjects and the MFD is nice for the range this lens offers. IS is really good, you can hand hold it for low shutter speeds with no issues. Comoared to my sigma 120-300 2.8 + 1.4TC lens, i picked up this lens more often because of the lighter weight. IQ wise sigma js leagues ahead.
Sir thank you so much for details about Tamron 150-600 G2 lens. Here I have few questions sir.. can Tamron 150-600 G work great with Canon R6 mark 2 without any autofocus issue. Actually I am thinking to purchase this combo but from market review I am confused a bit. Kindly help for the same.
Luckily you've missed it's worst part, BIF. absolute garbage for a 400mm f5.6 user. Anyway, I used this with my 7D mk II for 8+ months and sold it away. I kept my 400mm instead. Just because of that focus accuracy issue. But again if you can micro adjust the lens in different focal range and distances using the Tamron Tap-in-consol, it improves a lot. But again very poor shot accuracy compare to 400mm. Getting 10+ burst shots and missing the best pose really hurts.
Bought this lens in 2017 with Nikon mount. Have probably only used it only a few times below 20 times, so I'd claim unused. Now a couple of months ago I was thinking to get the dust of it but noticed many of my pictures were very blurry, in the end I noticed all of my cameras struggled to get a focus from 500-600mm and it looks very much like this video th-cam.com/video/TYb12vHzkEU/w-d-xo.html , just sent it off for repair but after a search on the internet I notice it seems like quite a few are having this or similar focus problems. Unfortunately did my warranty go out last year so really curious to what the solution is. Today I do regret I didn't get the Sigma version.
On a Nikon D500 shooting Aussie Rules its great. Not going to get every shot but with 10 frames per second you really can’t complain. I’m not a pro. It’s not tax deductible but it is affordable and does as good a job as 99% of enthusiasts would want. You pay much more for nearly perfect & there is no perfect lens.
I have this lens a longer while on a 80D and I purchased an R7 a couple of months back.With the r7 I started doing bird photography. I noticed then that the focus at 600mm is often not where the camera claimed. Either it is jumping like you said or it looks a bit like it has a front focus. Still need to find out. Not sure whether the 33Mpx (vs. 24Mpx ) is too much of a challenge for the G2. If it's just a front focus issue I'll likely try to refocus with the Tap In console from Tamron. The r6 or r5 should have a setting for that?
Thank you! I was considering buying this lens. I have the Tamron 150-600 USD G1 and it has the same af issues with it missing focus and being slow to respond. I tried to contact Tamron, but they never replied back. I think I will consider a different lens.
Charles, it is a shame these 600 zooms have the focus issues they have as the focal length and IQ are very attractive. I do hope they release RF versions with improved AF. Cheers, Duade
This is exactly why I just bought the RF 100-500 and the 1.4x. The Tamrons AF seems to slow to keep up with my R6. I instantly noticed how much better the AF was with the native lens. I also got aaaaalot of soft out of focus pics with the Tamron. If ive seen this video before i purchased the RF 100-500 this would have been the nail in the coffin for the Tamron. But this video just confirmes that I was right. Thanks for a great channel Duade!
Hi. I like your review. Which one do you prefer, tamron 150-600, sigma 150-600 contemporary, or sigma 150-600 for sports, please let me know if you dont mind. I really appreciate it. Thank you. And keep the good work. 😁
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Hello Bro I have a question please
Does this Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens work on the Canon R7 camera or not?
Does it also work on the Canon T6i camera released 2016 or not?
And thank you very much
I have same question 🤔
It works on any Canon full frame or APS-C DSLR and on any Canon RF mount camera with the appropriate EF-RF converter.
I like the way you show the raw file and post processing right through from it.
I have used the 150-600 G2 lense on my Canon 5d IV for some time with great results, the only thing I think it's a bit slow at focusing when doing birds in flight. I now have the EOS R5 and did some comparison tests with the 150-600 G2 and the Canon 100-500. The result were quite pleasing. The Canon lense was slightly better than the Tamron lense but all shots were taken of objects which were static. I think the Tamron lense is fantastic for the price.
Claude, thanks for sharing your experience, Cheers, Duade
I have never used Canon cameras but I can comment on using this lens on a Nikon DSLR. I use a Nikon D500 with my Tamron 150-600 G2. Before I bought the Tamron I used a Nikkor 70-300mm but wanted more reach so over a period of time I rented a Nikon 200-500mm lens. I really loved the lens. It focused accurately and the image quality was real good. It was a bit slow in focusing though which was my only real complaint. My other concern was a lack of weather seals. Not so much for rain concerns but for dust intrusion as these zooms can be real air pumps as you zoom in and out. I have had other photographers complain that over time the Nikkor does gather internal dust. I rented the Tamron 150-600 G2 and found that it definitely focused faster than the Nikkor 200-500. It was slightly lighter and the lens diameter was smaller which for me meant it was easier to hold. The image quality was identical when I examined them or at least so close I couldn’t determine a difference. Both lenses tracked well and with the Tamron I didn’t experience the focus issues on my D500 that you describe. I honestly really liked both lenses but I decided on the Tamron for a few reasons. The weather sealing was important to me plus the 600mm reach over 500mm meant a lot on my DX camera(750mm on Nikkor to 900mm on Tamron). I have had the Tamron for quite some time and you can see how far the lens extends when extended to 600mm so my concern over it pumping dust meant a lot. I haven’t had an internal dust issues yet at all plus I have used the lens in wet conditions without issue either. I wish Nikon had sealed the 200-500. I also like the Arca Swiss lens foot. I sometimes use a tripod but often use my Benro SupaDupa Pro monopod which has an Arca Swiss mount. This is a real plus being able to directly mount the foot to the monopod or tripod. Here is one last plus for many of these lenses. I bought mine barely used because the selling party was switching to mirrorless and selling off their Nikon gear. I am a hobbyist and for the price I can’t justify a higher priced 500 or 600 prime. Anyway I agree to check your lens calibration which I did. My Tamron came with the Tap in Consul that helps in calibrating the lens to your DSLR. In my case I was fortunate in that the match was spot on with my D500. Lucky I guess.
I hope this answers any concerns on the Tamron at least for anyone considering using this lens on a Nikon D500. It is well matched to this camera.
That sounds lovely! i own a D500 aswell and can't decide between 200-500 and the Tamron 150-600 G2 and your comment is promising for the Tamron! Do you have some sample photos uploaded on instagram or something so i could check them out? Cheers!
@@SteakOSaurier Sorry, I don’t post online photos. I really think you would be happy with either lens. In actual photo quality even at 100% I don’t see a difference. Like you, I was back and forth between the Nikkor and Tamron which is why I rented them before deciding. The constant 5.6 on the Nikkor might be important to you or something else depending on how you shoot or where you shoot in what conditions. The Nikkor and Tamron both track focus real well but that is largely due to the D500 which brings out the best focus quality of both lenses. As I said the Tamron focuses and locks on quicker but the difference isn’t really huge but noticeable. The real thing for me was the weather sealing. The Tamron advertises thorough seals throughout the body of the lens and because they are both external zooms I really felt that the seals on the Tamron would make a difference in dusty or wet conditions but this may be less important to you. The new Z180-600 has internal zooming which would be the total answer. For the price (I buy used generally because it is a hobby) they sell very close to each other and Tamron just adds a few more features such as the Arca Swiss foot which, again, worked for me but may not be important to you. Both the Nikkor and Tamron are good choices for the D500. You could really buy either and be perfectly happy. Possibly if it is possible just try both by either renting or just bring your D500 to a camera shop as ask to shoot a bit in the store. That may decide for you. Renting did for me and I chose the Tamron. I hope this helps you to decide.
@@SteakOSaurierI should add that if you are wondering about theVR vs the VC on both. Actually, again, they are both very similar in use. Tamron has always had very good VC and the 200-500 has really good vibration reduction by Nikon standards. The Tamron gives you three different settings however you will most often use the first setting most often just as in the Nikkor most people use the regular VR most often. I have used the position 3 on the Tamron at times and found it gives a bit more leeway on slower shutter speeds being possible but in birding I mostly use quick fast shutter speeds anyway. Just thought I would add that bit in case you are wondering.
@@lesleyh2007 thank you so so much for this fast and thoroughly thought out answer! I'm leaning towards Tamron, will see and rent it the next time i can. Thanks again!
Glad I could be of help. Trying a lens before you actually buy always can cement a decision on whether it suits you or not. Lenses are never a cheap purchase for sure.
I use a Sigma 150-600. In your opinion would my bird picture quality be better with a Tamron 150-600 assuming I’m using the same camera body? Or should I stick with the Sigma?
I bought the G1 version a couple of years ago and it really is my go to lens for both birding and land mammal photography. I have been consistently impressed with the quality of the photographs. I also use an old Tokina 300 f2.8, so the weight of the Tamron was actually a relief to me after lugging that Tokina around. I just ordered a Tamron G2 version after trying the Nikon 200-500mm for a few weeks this summer. You are trading a stop of light for a longer reach, but I really thought the Tamron did a better job of rendering the images on my D500 and D800 cameras. My daily carry will still keep both the Tamron 90mm macro and the Nikon 70-300 close at hand, but the lens on the camera is the Tamron 150-600mm when I am either in a hide or wandering about. I found it to be razor sharp on a good tripod and very good handheld w/VC if the light is available. Mostly I set it at f8-f11, but even wide open it will do the job nicely.
Albert, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the lens, its great to hear it has worked so well for you. Cheers, Duade
Absolute great review. I've been looking at this lens and trying to compare to other lens in the same focal range. Every review I read goes in depth on laboratory results and pixels at the edges and other areas that quite frankly most of us won't really notice. I really needed an in the field review to talk and show how good it is at capturing photos. Thank you. Going to look at some of your other reviews on lens within the same focal length (the sigma lenses) and decide which to purchase.
I´ve got this lens and I shoot it on a Nikon D500 and a Z6. I´m am very pleased with it and have taken many great shots with it! I also shoot it at f/8 for the extra sharpness and it´s very sharp att 600mm. I can find two things that could be improved with it though. The buttons for AF, AF-limit and VC constantly gets bumped causing the lens to end up in the wrong settings. I have solved this by putting on rubber armbands over the buttons. And they could have made the zoom go all the way from 150 to 600 with a shorter throw. Sometimes I have to let go and turn it again to go all the way to the other end. Now I can´t compare it to the Nikon or Sigma variants, because I haven´t tried them, but I would say that at that cost it´s really worth it:-) The G1 version not so much.
Niclas, thanks for sharing your experience, I agree with what you have said, the throw of the zoom could be shorter. I understand the new Tamron 150-500 for Sony addresses this issue. Cheers, Duade
Great video. I’ve used a Sigma 150-500 mm for about 10 years, I guess the older generation of this kind of lens and I can get results I’m happy with. I reckon these lenses are a great option for budget and portability reasons and the image quality is good enough for many people. The zoom flexibity and minimum focal distances are plus points.
G'day Lachlan, completely agree with you, they are an affordable option. Glad to hear you enjoy your lens. Cheers, Duade 👍
Hi duade. What would you prefer the sigma 1500-600 or the Tamron 150-600 on mirrorless camera?? I have the canon r10 I watched your video on the sigma having really bad af. Thanks in advance and love all of your videos. Thanks mate
Have been using Tamron 150-600mm G2 on Nikon D7500 extensively over the last 2.5 yrs. Your field review resonates perfectly with my experience with this lens. Focussing is extremely erratic. However, when it does lock focus accurately, the sharpness is excellent. Have missed lot of shots due to the erratic nature of the focus. Also, my lens got affected by fungus in just 2.5 yrs. A lot of nonsensical reviews have been made on this lens but you hit the nail on the head.
Thanks for the feedback and sharing your experience, Cheers, Duade
Depends on weather. I live just 5 mins walk from the sea, very humid here and i have fungus in just a year.
Awesome review. Nearing 1 year with mine. Your earlier video on IQ is what put me on to stopping it down to f8 or 9 and made a big impact with this lens! Most days, my 90D and the Tamron are on the same page with AF, especially using 9 point. There are times where it’ll go full cycle trying to hunt for focus and will pass up the subject. Sometimes I’ll switch it’s focus range to combat that if it’s doing that cycle too much. Overall, I enjoy it!
Jacob, that is great to hear, I'm glad the video helped. Thank you for the ongoing support, Cheers, Duade
Good review. Having used it earlier, all I can say in good light it's a good deal, really suffers in low light and also the weight is on the heavier side. However, when it comes down to the money, this is very worthy contender, especially for the ones on tight budget and hobbyist photographers.
Thanks Raghunath, I agree, it is a very affordable option for people wanting to get into birding or wildlife. Cheers, Duade
I recently got this lens to use on my Fuji X-T5. I took comparison shot with my Fuji 100-400 w/1.4TC and the Tamrom set at 560 to make them roughly equivalent. Shots at F8 (minimum for thFuji), 125sec, ISO 640. When pixel peeping at 300% I surprisingly found the Tamron sharper. And I didn't have to squint to see the difference. I used the Tamron for Canon with the Fringer EF ll Pro adapter.
I think this was a pretty honest review and matches what I’ve found with the lens. I’ve rented the 100-500 from Canon and absolutely loved it not only because of quality but also because of weight. I’m retired and the weight is getting to be a bigger factor. The only problem is that its been backordered for some time so I still use the Tamron while I wait for the Canon.
Hi Steven, the Canon will be worth the wait, as you know it is a great light lens. Cheers, Duade
Yes, I consistently have the same focusing issues with this lens even with mirrorless R, and yes, very frustrating. In manual focus, I can get things razor sharp.but not practical.
Ron, yes, the focus issues are unfortunate, I was able to get plenty of sharp shots when shooting in bursts. Cheers, Duade
Great review, if I didnt already have this lens then I would go and buy it. Great for a hobbyist like myself. Used on canon 5d mk4, 90d and 7d, best results with 5d. Very pleased with image quality sometimes hard to tell much difference between canon 100-400 mk2 image quality, but not as good focus. However no problems taking bird in flight pictures, I find this my go to lens with 5d for birds, if I require max reach I use apsc camera. I had the sigma contemporary 150-600 a few years ago for awhile but found image and focus inconsistent, so I was reluctant to go back to this type of lens. Glad I did, thoroughly recommended.
Tim, thanks for sharing your experience, I am sure it will assist others, Cheers, Duade
Thanks! It's helpful because am considering both this lens and the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary. Here they have basically the same price. I would use it on an 80D. Did you experience out of focus images in bursts when on the 90D as Duade reports?
I use canon 6d mark 2 . I struggled a lot with focus but after calibration i have no issue no more ... i calibrated it like four times until it was satisfying to shoot with this lens. I am no professional but i am very happy that now maybe 2 or 3 images out of 15 are soft ...
Dear I appreciate your work. Please...I am thinking of buying this combo. May I have your email id so that I will discuss with you about your recent issue and how come you calibrated the lens and all.
@@dr.himanshu23makwana check videos for lens calibration. You need to print out an a4 paper with numbers and lines to check the focus . You need to calibrate it at long distance and short distance depending on the focal length
Greetings from southern Arizona, an outstanding birding location year around. I am not an expert at this, but I use my Tamron 150-600 a little differently on my Canon 5D Mark IV. I often use the Canon 1.5x or 2.0x extender, put the lens on manual focus and take multiple shots (yes, same issues with soft focus AF or not without extender). And, I only use this lens in the 9am - 3pm time frame when the sun is the brightest here. I use with and without tripod and Wimberly Gimbal. Works well in this scenario since birds aren’t moving around so much anyway. I need the distance and the image quality is acceptable. Canon 100-400 IS II is my most used lens however, with and without extenders, because AF makes a huge difference for sharp details. Duade, you’re the best. Thank you so much for your great videos and teaching. 5 stars!
and thanks for sharing your experience, it sounds like you have found a system which works well for you. One day I would love to visit the US and photograph your wonderful birds. Cheers, Duade
I forgot to mention I turn off lens aberration correction when I use this lens. It seems to help. I don’t know why.
It’s monsoon season here in the Arizona desert. Birds are bountiful from July through September when we have good rains and despite ongoing drought, this year we are having a good amount of moisture. I’m hoping to get some rare bird photos this year as the birds begin migrating.
Duade, if you are able to come to the US you won’t be disappointed. I have been there to Australia, unfortunately never more than a month at a time. There are a lot of similarities and surprisingly wonderful differences.
I love your review, you covered the APS-C cameras and pointed out the 'imperfection' of the lens which many other reviews don't.
Thank you for your comment, Cheers, Duade
Nice review! I have the Sigma 150-600mm that I’m using with the R6. It seems quite similar to your experience with the Tamron. It misses focus occasionally as well. I do think it my copy may be a little sharper at 6.3 than the Tamron you had. Hard to say on TH-cam. I may eventually buy the Canon 100-500mm but the Sigma is hard to beat for $900 USD. I do a fair amount of BIFs and it works pretty well for that. It may be a little slower to grab focus than a native lens but I have no complaints at all for the price. I seriously considered buying the 60-600mm and I actually rented both lenses for a week. The 60-600mm was just too heavy for me to handhold comfortably and to be honest 95% of my photos are at 600mm anyway. So I am really happy with it. Too bad Sigma wouldn’t send you one to try. I have been a M43 shooter for a while and and got a deal on an R6 so I have been trying it out a month or so. I had an f11 Canon initially (it came bundled with the camera) and I got some good shots with it but it was not good at golden hour. The Sigma is a lot better. Focus is similar. I feel it is sharper and the limited focus area on the f11 lens was annoying. I have not tried the Tamron but it sounds extremely similar to the Sigma. I would absolutely recommend the the Sigma though. It may not be the last lens you’ll ever buy but it’s a very nice bird lens for most people.
Rod, thank you very much for your detailed comment, it sounds like the Sigma has worked very well for your needs. I suspect all of the zooms in this price bracket will be similar. Glad to hear you picked up an R6. Cheers, Duade
I've owned the Tamron zoom for several years. It's pretty good, especially for the money. But I must agree with all the points you mentioned. In the last year, I've upgraded to Canon mirrorless bodies and started a TH-cam channel. The Tamron's very jumpy VC makes it almost unusable for video. If the Canon RF 100-500 is a lot smoother as you say, that's just one more reason to move along. Funny, my own first birding lens was also the 400mm F/5.6L. I traded it in for the Tamron to get length and VC, but I still miss it.
John, yes, the RF100-500 is a great lens for hand held filming. I love my 400 5.6 and even though I no longer need it I don't think I can bring myself to sell it. Good luck with the channel. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the very nice review. I use my Tamron on a Nikon Z6 ii and have the same focus problems, where it jumps from sharp to soft and back again within same seconds of shooting. It drives me crazy, but when the focus is correct I’m very satisfied with the picture quality. I also like the build quality and weather sealing.
Steffen, thanks for sharing, I am glad to hear you are enjoying the lens. Cheers, Duade
Hey Duade,
New to your channel! Great content!
Just found this video. I use this lens myself and find it takes good images with the limiting factor being the missed focus. It is currently attached to a Nikon D500 and works quite well. I have to agree about the auto focus issues though. A friend of mine has a Nikon 200-500 and in my observations, both lenses take comparable quality images most of which I am quite happy with. The Tamron works fairly well in low speed shots but the Nikon shines when things get quicker!
The biggest, very noticeable difference, is that the Nikon 200-500 has faster reacting auto focus capabilities.
It grabs focus much faster and doesn't lose it as often. (at least on my D500)
At literally the same price point and with very similar image quality as the Tamron, I feel the Nikon would be a better choice.
My next purchase is going to be the Nikon 200-500......right after I sell the Tamron!
As much as I would love a prime, the budget says no for now!
Enjoying your channel!
Cheers from Alberta Canada!
Craig.
Thanks for sharing Craig, I have only used the 200-500 once and need more time with it, good luck with the lens purchase, Cheers, Duade
As always, a very nice and honest video Duade! Thank you! I can confirm the focus issues with my Sigma 150-600 C, but if you spray and pray (especially in silent 20fps) you get a lot of good and sharp images. I also used mine to shoot some birds in flight and it struggles a lot when you activate the IS. So my advice would be to keep it either in mode 2 (panning) or deactivate it all together for best results. But considering, I only payed 550 Euros for mine on the used market, it is working pretty good and was definitely a bargain. It produces very pretty and stunning images and with the R6 my keeper rate is very good, especially compared to my old and trusty 6D. I am looking forward for a R7 with 32Mpix and the AF of the R6 and this would be a very cool combo. Cheers Ralf
Thanks for sharing your experience Ralf, I should have tried with the IS turned off to see if it helped as it sounds like it may have. Yes, I too am very interested to see if an R7 is released. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, your real world reviews are awesome. Did you already had the chance to get hands on the Sigma EF 60-600 4.5-6.3 Sports? Does it, adapted to RF, have the same issues with focusing in AF Servo mode as the 150-600 - even the G2 - has? For sure you know Sigma just released a DN DG version of the 60-600, unfortunately only for E-mount, L-mount alliance and not yet for RF- and Z-mount. If the EG version of the 60-600 has not (!) that soft/sharp jumping issue, it would be very tempting to get a EF mount one at a far better price as the new DG DN. I'm using the EF 600 F4 III and the RF 100-500 on a R3 and R6II, but the f/7.1 on the 500mm range of the zoom lens and its design flaw of limiting it to the 300-500 range with an extender are quite annoying. The 60-600 would perfectly fit in, well even replace the 100-500. FYC: Zero issues with the adapted EF 600 F4 III
Good review and quite consistent with how mine is. I'm the target audience, a hobbyist wildlife photographer with a family to feed so the cost\performance ratio of this lens fits for me. I always believe that I have to adapt to my equipment, I have to learn my equipment and when I do, I can get the most out of it. Whatever it is. This lens is no exception. Mine operates very well at around 550mm at f8 on a 6D mk2. I just bought an R7 and I'm re-learning how to use the lens with it's limitations on this body. My keeper rate is up already and I'm still practicing. I aspire to the RF 100-500. Anyone want to trade for a child? house trained and can do dishes\wash cars, walk dogs etc... 🤣
what u mean about limitations on R7? I got R7 with RF100-400 and looking for something much brighter
Nice review. But still and I happen to write it to Jan Wegener also you are overlooking the old Canon EF 4.0 300 IS L lens with the two converters.
The 1,4x EF converter Canon Mark II and the 2,0x EF converter Canon Mark II
I have them combined with the Canon R5 and they are perhaps superior and far less costly than those you test here. Why?
Weight and image quality because of the 4.0 backgrounds and light.
Yes they are not a zoom but is that so important always? I think yes.
But as well image quality and bokeh.
And price.
And learning photography. :-)
How much a 4.0 300 mm lens is a very versatile lens for landscape photography but most of all portraits.
That is because of the bokeh, the background image and be able to come close and be very conscious about a focal length: what does it bring, how is it.
With a zoom most people do forget their feet and just screw, but distance does matter.
As well as your Canon EF 5.6- 400 : a super good lens as well probably with the converters.
But that lens, the 5.6 400 isn’t coming close, the 4.0 300 comes: 1,5 meters or some closer!
It has the first generation stabilizer but it works fine, more better during filming.
Friendly greetings and yes try to lend or rent the 4.0 300 and do compare in future and see for yourself with Jan Wegener his lenses and finally you have a fairly complete Canon comparison.
How about that?
Onno Nugteren, the Netherlands.
G'day Onno, yes that is a lens I should try at some stage, I had a friend with ones years ago who enjoyed it. I think I went with the 400 5.6 as I didn't want an extender which often slows down AF but I can see its versatility for sure. Cheers, Duade
I use this lens with Canon 7D mark ii from Nov 2020 and feel happy for its performance.
Thanks for sharing Aloke, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade
I use this lens with 5dIII and 7dII. With the 7dII there is some issue at 600mm so I stop at 550mm. In general there are no problems with the 5dIII. With the advantage of ISO400 (7dII) to 600 (5dIII) the images with the 7dII are much sharper. So I think it's worth to use the lens with the faster 7dII with the crop factor for wildlife. I think it needs fast shutter speed at 1/1200s even in stbilizer mode 3, and f7.2.
What bothers me more is the large angle of rotation to zoom from 150 to 600mm.
Jürgen, thank you for sharing your experience, yes on an APSC it gives you a lot of reach. Yes, it would be nice to adjust how much you need to turn the ring to zoom. Cheers, Duade
@@DuadeEdit: Just switched to the R6II - now I miss the crop factor and I'm thinking of the Tamron TC-X14E. How does this combination work together?
Edit: I bought it. This converter is specially calculated for the 150-600 G2 and not a simple standard TC for any lens. Testing so far has shown no problem. Only aperture 9 hurts a bit.
G'day, it may struggle a little to be honest, I think it will work but I have never tried it. These zooms are often not the best with teleconverters and of course you will lose a stop of light also. Sorry I cannot be more specific. Cheers, Duade@@jurgenwittmann2905
Tamron is very sympathetic to me so much that I was to try it at the seller on my 40D, but the resulting image did not seem sharp to me in a new piece, which stopped me, I dare say that my tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DI VC USD is sharper, I don't know what the problem is. I read a lot about the tamron and people complain that the G2 of 5 pieces are 3 out of focus and it's very sad, even a lot of people soon recommended the first generation tamron 150-600.
I find a better option sigma 150 600 when I saw your review maybe it won't be the same as tamron G2.
Sorry to hear you are having issues, 600mm is a tough focal length as you need high SS and it might help to stop down to f/8. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
A really interesting video. I have the Sigma for wildlife and birds and have found it to be a perfect for my needs. I've not experienced any of the issues you've highlighted with the Tamron. It's a pity Sigma haven't engaged with you as I'd love to know what you think. Best wishes.
Thanks Keith, congrats on the lens, great to hear it is serving you well, I hope to test the Sigma at some stage. Cheers, Duade
Keith, are you using it on a mirrorless camera? I had no issues with it on my Canon 6D. Now on my Canon R6, it's a whole different story. Very aggravating.
@@avfuels No not mirrorless. I've had no issues with either my 50D or my 90D. Are you experiencing the same issues that Duade had with the Tamron? I was thinking R6 as a Birthday/Christmas pressie to myself later this year.
@@keithfromkent4364, yes.
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary and Tamron 150-600mm G2, which one do you prefer, mate? I'm having a hard choice picking between these two lens. Thanks for your reply.
Very difficult choice to make as they are both very similar. The Sigma is cheaper and maybe a touch sharper when stopped down whilst the Tamron has weather sealing and is possibly a little better built. But there is not much between them. Cheers, Duade
I have the G1 model of tamrons 150 600. I decided to upgrade to the G2 and was disappointed. For the small amount of difference I could see in the images I couldn't justify a 1200.00 upgrade. I returned it and purchased the Sigma 150 600 contemporary with the USB dock. What a difference, the focus is much faster and the photos I have taken so far show a higher quality of definition especially at the 600 setting. I may have gotten a bad lense the first time but I'm sticking with the Sigma.
Guy that is great to hear, it is always nice getting a lens that works well. I really would like to test the Sigma at some stage, I just hope they reach out to me. Cheers, Duade
I use this lens with the EOS R, I have the same in and out of focus during burst shots. My sharpest images comes from F/9 and back the zoom down to 500mm or less.
Thanks AJ, sounds like it is a common issue, yes I shot mostly around f9-10, Cheers, Duade
I use this lens with Canon 80D.Quite happy.Yes the focus issue happens sometimes.
Thanks Joydeep, Cheers, Duade
You have calibrate the focus? Because I have same problem with the first tamron 150-600 version.
Incase of tiny birds the focus issue happens sometimes
@@joydeepdas8980 you have calibrate?
@@lorenzwildlife9726 Ok
could you do a test with the Canon 70-200 f2.8 L with Extender 2x using the smart focus? Does the focus/sharpness problem happen like on Sigma 150-600?
Hi Rodrigo, the eye tracking should work ok but the IQ will not be very good with that combo. The older 70-200 does not take a 2x converter very well unfortunately. Cheers, Duade
I use this lens with both a Canon 60D and an R5 and am very happy with it for the price. It does however have the focus issue you described, perhaps more noticeably so on the R5 than the 60D (due to the greater number of pixels, but maybe also because you have to be closer with the R5 to get the same image size so the depth of field is smaller). I used the tap module to calibrate my lens for the 60D and find myself wondering if that throws off the focus on the R5. If the calibration tells the camera to throw the lens slightly out of focus with respect to the DSLR's focusing sensor (to place focus on the image sensor), wouldn't it also shift focus slightly off the "focusing sensor" for the R5, which in that case is also the image sensor? Tamron has not issued a firm-ware update after issuance of the R5. So, how would the lens know not to adjust focusing to try to account for the calibrated focus/image sensor alignment?
As to the lens becoming a 900 mm lens on the crop sensor cameras, that is misleading. IMO, it just becomes a 600 mm lens with a lot of the image missing. Indeed, as luck would have it, the amount of pixels on my 60D is essentially the same number of pixels on my R5 in crop mode ( or if you crop to the same image size in post) and the results are very similar (at modest ISOs with a properly focused photo). R5's biggest advantage when shooting a subject that will be cropped to 900 mm field of view or narrower is that you can see a much bigger area when shooting, which helps find and track BIF.
As to Sigma, I am a fan on their lenses, but went with Tamron as the best compromise. Sigma has a Sport version and a Contemporary version of 150-600 mm zoom. My friend has the Sport and loves it. Picture quality is similar to my Tamron, but the Sport is much heavier. More than I want to carry on hikes. The Contemporary is lighter but not as well sealed as the Tamron. Tamron has kept out the wet, sand and dust so far, without the weight penalty of a Sport.
Thanks Erik, I am not a technical expert so im not sure about the calibration. My understanding was that the lens will focus until the image is sharp on the sensor, so in theory the lens could have any calibration and it wouldn't matter. Are the images sharp on the R5? If they are then it could be the focus jumping issue not the camera.
Yes, I will be sure to say effective focal length in the future as it can be confusing. I'm glad to hear the lens is working well for you and you are getting nice shots. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade and All, I have Canon R7 - are the results with the Tamron 150-600mm G2 the same, better or worse? At the time this video was created the R7 was not yet released. Thanks.
Hi Hohey, unfortunately I have not tested the Tamron on the R7 so cannot be sure if it has the issues. The Sigma does work better on the R7 then on the R6II, I have also heard the Sigma 60-600 maybe better than the 150-600 in terms of pulsing but it is a lot more expensive. Cheers, Duade
I`m using this lens on RP and 80D, on RP AF is slower than on 80D. In both cases it`s acurate. On 80D the image quality is a bit lower than on full frame sensor of RP.
Thanks for sharing and great to hear the lens is working well. Cheers, Duade
Ah, the mild disdain in your voice when you say, "The quality is what I'd expect from a $1200 lens." Made me laugh. That's quite a lot of money for most people. I got a heck of a deal on the Sigma 150-600 lens ($840), and I'm happy with it. I know it's not perfect, it's heavy, and it can't compete with the lenses with better glass, but I've gotten some wonderful pictures with it. (I'm not chiding you. I'm just saying some of us can't afford the really expensive stuff, much as we'd like to.)
Theo, all good, I was not intending to come across that way, I fully understand $1200 is a lot of money and that is what I spent when I started out. Thanks for sharing your experience, I agree that the affordable zooms are perfect for many and will deliver great shots. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade It's cool. I know you didn't mean it that way.
I have both the Tamron 150-600 and the RF 100-500. My observations are generally consistent with yours. The Tamron often gives soft results. Since I shoot almost exclusively in the early morning, I almost always shoot wide open. The Canon lens is definitely better, though as you correctly point out, it should be, at more than twice the price. The Tamron is a nice lens, but does suffer by comparison.
Thank you, yes I had the same experience as you. Cheers, Duade
Whats your opinion on G2 lens will it work for Subjects in motion? Or would I be better off going with 2.8 lens
If you shoot a lot of BIF I think there are better options available, the EF400 5.6 is a very affordable light lens that is super sharp and works well. The 300 2.8 version 2 is also a fast light lens. The 400 f4 DO is another option. Good luck with your purchase. Cheers, Duade
G’day, good lens but after a couple years dust has managed to get into the lens and is very noticeable. I bought mine for 600mm reach and its light which makes it very manageable to do action flying birds (with the big 500mm prime you cannot find your subject and its heavy).
Thanks Phil, sorry to hear you have a dust issue with your lens, yes it is a lot lighter then the big primes making it easier to hand hold. Cheers, Duade
I have this lense on my D500 and i have had really good images with it. What i have found is lense is sharp even at f/7.1 but for subjects that are less then 7 meters for 7 meters to 10m f/8 and beyond that to infinity its f/9. For close in i have god really really good imagines of birds.
Hiren, thanks for sharing your experience, some great advice. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the excellent review Duade. Not sure if you still have the lens, but I've heard that turning the VC off for images over 1/500 will help with that inconsistent focusing issue. I've read, but not tested that VC on images over 1/500 doesn't really help. Though with VC-On it looks better in the viewfinder and video.. Especially with the IS that you have in the R6. FWIW- I have this lens on a R6, and I get a lot of soft images, but I'm sure it's my technique (hand holding, walking in parks in low light etc.) as when I get good light with a and subject it can make a great image. If I slowed down, used a tripod and got in good light and subject I'm sure I could get better results way more than a more expensive lens, which I think you were saying too.
Thanks Scott, good point, I didn't actually try the lens with VC turned off, I suspect the viewfinder would have been very jumpy in the R6 making it an unpleasant experience. Good to hear you are making the most of the lens. Cheers, Duade
I've been using my Tamron for almost a year now.
Shifting focus is definitely a thing. Definitely not a dealbreaker, as I'm always shooting in bursts. It's just annoying when I examine photos and realise that for 1-2 pictures out of 10 focus moved slightly for whatever reason.
Overall I'm really happy with my Tamron. It really helped me take another step into wildlife photography. I simply couldn't afford anything more expensive, since the prices in Poland for most of the photography equipment are just sick.
I really like it with my 90D. They work really well together. As mentioned in the videos - shoot at f/8 and ideally in good light. That makes the biggest difference.
Alsmir, thanks for sharing your experience, yes it would be great on an APSC body as 960mm would make the subject very big which is nice. Cheers, Duade
This lens is perhaps the best "bang for the buck lens" for wildlife. Used it for several years on my 7D Mk II and no issues. It compares to my R5 with my 100-400mm II
Thanks for sharing, yes, the 7d2 and the 150-600 sure does give you plenty of reach that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
Hey mate, how about the sigma 150-600mm sport mount on eos R5, can you do a review please? Im from WA.
Rommel, unfortunately I don't have access to the sport version but I have been testing the Contemporary which I will be doing a full review of shortly. Cheers, Duade
Question: you take the photo and put it in your filr. Now what if you want to make a print of it and hang it on the wall or give a hard copy in a frame to someone as a gift.
What is the process from going fron to to a print? It what I wous love to be able to do
G'day Paul, there are a number of ways to do this, you can go into a print shop with your jpeg file and print it there, or you can order it online via a print shop. In theory you need to find out the frame ratio first as you will need to crop the image to suit. Or what is the medium, if its glass they will usually have a ratio or dimensions. I will crop the image to suit the frame etc. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
What 1.4x teleconverter did you use for the 400 F5.6? I havr a Kenko Teleplus HD Pro
Paul, I use the Canon 1.4 III on my lenses, Cheers, Duade
I'm curious if there have been any firmware updates to improve the AF performance. I have an R6 and the RF 100-400 and 800/11, which is a very versatile kit, however the lenses lack weather resistance. I recently picked up used Tamron 35/1.8 and 70-200/2.8 G2 EF lenses, and have been impressed, so I'm interested to hear how the longer Tamron zooms(100-400 and 150-600) are doing these days on the Canon mirrorless.
Hi Duade! I have an R10 and a Sigma 150-600. Of course - as everyone in the world using the sigma with R bodies :D - seen your videos on pulsing effect with the half-solution. This video is older, so you couldnt really compare them in that regards. What do you think about the Sigma-vs the G2 Tamron in the aspect of the autofocus pulsing system? Here you called it inconsistent focus, it is the same, as pulsing, right? With your todays knowledge, which one would you prefer in the autofocus column?
G'day, yes, the same thing unfortunately, I suspect both lenses are very similar. I think saving for the upcoming canon RF200-800 will be the best long term solution, I know its very expensive but that lens will last you a long time. I think the Sigma is the slightly sharper lens IMO. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thank you very much for your answer! Yeah, it's a bit too expensive. I wish Canon would come up with something like these sigma-tamron 150-600's, with a little bit better autofocus speed, and of course with the rf mount, eliminating that pulsing issie. Costing like 1,5 times the sigma-tamron, and I think that would cover a big economical gap, and would be a no brainer for lot of people.
I Think your images arent sharp becouse you shoot on servo and the lens is not keeping up with the camera, i suggest to just shoot on low speed mode or one shot so the lens will have enough time to focus
Thanks Adam, yes, it is likely the lens is struggling to keep up with the body, however with wildlife we really do need to shoot in servo high speed as the subjects are often moving. If they are stationary then yes perhaps one shot would be better. Cheers, Duade
I Just want to say THANK YOU. I've got this lens and could not find any solid info on how it performed on the R6.
My pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Hi, how is the af performance with r6?
I have the same tripod but dont seem to be able to find the a 75mm flate top plate for it. You have one on yours, can I ask where did you get it from?
Mark, I have an older version of the Tripod that they don't make anymore, it came as is, I did not have to buy any type of plate. Sorry about that, Cheers, Duade
Wow where is it available for $1,200? l can only find it for $1,900 or much more
G'day Trevor, my apologies, I believe that is the USD price, I think it is closer to 2k in Australia. Cheers, Duade 👍
I use canon R6 and brought this tamron.600mm g2 every thing works great but vc wont work at all..even after switching off IS on camera body ..lens vc didnt work..i am using..i just want to know if u did caliber your lens or what type of rf adepter you use ..thanks 😊😊
Hi Duade, Just another great review. :-) I own a eos 5DMKIV with the tamron 150-600 G2 and after some microadjustments on the lens and some AF settings on my 5dmkiv I got it to work sooooo much better. These things made my combo work so much better :-). The EF 500mm f/4 L IS have to wait a while longer ;-)
Thomas that is great to hear, I suspect many lens focus/softness issues are down to incorrect calibration and settings. Good luck with your kit, Cheers, Duade
I had tamron G2.I faced the same focussing issue several times. Literally getting frustrated with the lens for its inconsistent performance. Then I sold it and bought nikkor 200-500mm lens.
Prasun, by all accounts the Nikon lens is very nice, how have you found it? Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, First of all, thank you for a good down to earth review; I did shoot this lens on the Canon 5D IV and liked the 600 mm and sharpness; Took it to Africa and got some keepers; 600 mm a big plus, and zoom a plus; nowadays I shoot Canon R5 and Canon 100-500 and this combo is, as you said, very good, very sharp and lighter. Some images are absolutely great, and from 45 MP I can crop anytime to get to what the 600 used to give me in terms of size of image on screen. Agree with all your points.
Ray, thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it, yes, the 100-500 is a great lens. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for your time and effort, I am lucky enough to have the RF100-500
Yes that is a beautiful lens. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, I was nearly seduced by this lens after watching countless reviews including yours but was concerned by the number of comments from people relating to the "hit and miss" quality of the lens it seems that it rests on the flip of a coin as to getiing a good one or troublesome one with soft focus issues with a 50/50 split. In the end I watched your other videos and have settled on a second hand Canon 400mm prime lens. I noted with interest your closing comment regarding buying the Tamron or saving for a better lens and I think, I have followed that advice. Thanks for yet another informative and intelligent video
G'day Malcolm, congrats on the lens, I am sure you will enjoy it and good luck saving for the new lens. Cheers, Duade 👍
@@Duade Hope it's OK for me to comment here. I have the G1 and the G2 150 - 600 on Canon 6D, 5Dsr and 7D2 and I found it absolutely essential to micro adjust these lenses to the individual bodies. The only way around this is to use the Tamron 'tap in' module that basically does same thing. I purchased the G2 to replace the earlier model when it's AF became intermittently unreliable.I use these for 'birding'.
I have the Tamron 150 -600mm. I use it on a 5D MK III and an EOS R.
The Tap in Console helped me to sort out my auto focus problem. My copy of the lens seems to be either in focus or out of focus, it doesn't seem to be inconsistent.
If you get a chance to try this lens after calibration, I think you might like it a lot more.
The Tap-in console is a MUST for any g2 Tamron lens. I think it's their solution to tricky autofocus algorithms and variation between camera bodies.
I use this lens for surf video as well. The VC is, IN MY EXPERIENCE, the best that I've ever used. The 3rd mode works amazingly well for panning and I'm able to maintain focus with the subject against spraying waves and foam.
AND THANK YOU for posting your photos with settings. I'm so used to shooting with short fast lenses and stopping down to about 5.6 or 6.3 to get the sharpest images. I have to keep in mind that I'm going to be sitting around f 11 on this lens.
Thanks for sharing your experience Theorn, it sounds like the console helps a lot. It is unlikely I will get the lens again so thanks for sharing for others. Cheers, Duade
I just got mine for fun. As you say, I have the same issues with focusing. However I'm really enjoying the lens!
Yes, I was happy with the images I was able to obtain during my testing. A great lens for people getting into birding. Cheers, Duade 👍
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Thanks mate. As i have an old Nikon D7100 and love birding, i worry about buying any lens in case it is a dud🙄🙄😮😮 . Money. Vs quality? A hard decsion. I think i would invest in a full frame lens, then one day up the camera body, D850👍👍 Nikon mirrorless one day if i win the Lotto👍👍👍 all the best from the Bahamas. Hi ti Jan.
Peter, my pleasure, I think the Nikon 200-500 is always a good option also, combined with a D500 or D850 would be a great kit. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Many thanks sir👍👍👍
If you could choose between this lens and the RF 100-400 - what would you choose, only from Image Quality and focus reliability. I tend to the 100-400 due to it's smaller size, but 600 would be great as well. I could both for about the same price, what makes it even harder.
thanks in advance!
I think the Rf100-400 has to be in my collection, to much fun and so light. Cheers, Duade 👍
@@Duade thanks a lot for the answer!:)
How on earth can you use a 600mm lens without a tripod and get an image that's remotely sharp?
Michael, these lenses are not that heavy and combined with the IBIS, IS and high SS you can get sharp short handheld. Cheers, Duade
Very nice review Duade. Thank you. :)
I have Tamron 15-600 G2 and as you have already mentioned, I face the same issue of moving focus points within the same shots with my Canon 7D Mark II. As a workaround, I always take a couple of shots at a time.
Thanks Sumit, it appears to be an issue with the lens but like you say it is easily worked around by shooting in bursts. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade The Tamron 100-400 also has this issue, latets firmware didn't fix it.
Thanks for the time you spent is reviewing this lens. One thing you could add to the photos is roughly how far you were from the bird. I have the first version of the Tamron 150/600. I can get sharp bird shots as long as I am very close to the bird. But if you shoot 600mm at 25 yards or more the focus falls off to where the images are useless. I sent the lens in to Tamron and even though it was over 5 years old they repaired it no charge. Unfortunately it didn't.t help with the longer distance focus. Perhaps my expectations are too high for a lens at this price point. I am shooting with a Nikon D810 on a tripod with a shutter release. Any guidance you could provide will be appreciated.
Jim, I usually shoot around 6-10 metres if I can which I think is close to 6-10 yards. Most lenses will struggle over long distances due to atmospheric conditions like heat haze etc. The more expensive lenses are better but there is no substitute for being close. Cheers, Duade
Could part of the focus problem be because this lens is an EF mount and not an RF?
Hi Bruce, yes, I suspect so. I think we might be asking a bit much of these lenses on RF. Cheers, Duade 👍
Duane, I’ve purchased an R5 about a month ago and am patiently waiting for my 100-500. I was lucky enough to score a 600mm f/11 at the same time. I have been doing a lot of lens research while waiting and your reviews have been so helpful and are so informative. Thank you for all the work you do and for the excellent presentation of your work. Your videos are excellent. Regarding the 600mm f/11.... it’s a great lens for what it is. I too have found it to be inconsistent in regards to focusing. From all I can gather the 100-500 will do fine for me if I can be patient enough to wait for it. Yes, the 500mm f/4 will beat it but I can neither afford it nor can I be comfortable lugging it around at my age. I’m curious though, have you tested the 400mm f/5.6 with the R5 and a teleconverter? Should I just be patient or consider that combination? Again, thanks for your work. Stay safe and God bless.
the 100-500 will be far superior to the 400 5.6 and if you put a 2x on the 400 5.6 you would be better off with the RF800 f/11. Hopefully they can get you the 100-500 soon. Cheers, Duade
Dont review a lens if you didnt get through all the mode options. Terrible
Thanks for the feedback Jeffrey, I am always looking to improve, which mode options were you referring to? Was there any part of the review you enjoyed? Cheers, Duade 👍
Nice review Duade, thanks for taking the time to do it. It certainly gives a bloke something think about. Aall the best, Brian.
Thanks Brian, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Duade 👍
Missing more shots wide open, as that is surely many want to use to keep their ISO down. Anyways, good video with lots of work behind.
hi. what lens is better for wildlife for nikon: tamron 150-600 g2 or sigma 150-600? thank you
They are very similar, and the Tamron has weather sealing and slightly better build quality, but the Sigma is slightly sharper and is a lot cheaper. Either lens would do well, but I think the Sigma offers more value. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thank you
Hi, Duade, How can I take photos that has the fog show up like in your photos?
Darlene, if you have fog on the water and you take a shot, play around with the dehaze slider in lightroom or your raw converter. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the quick review I too faced similar focussing issues on the lens , I improved my technique and also gave the lens to service where they did a firmware upgrade ( that's what they told me) and a calibration done. Seems it's holding up as of now ...
Nagesh, that is good to hear, I am happy to hear the lens is performing better for you. Have fun with your birding, Cheers, Duade
has this actually fixed the issue?
Which one is better.....Sigma 150- 600 Contemporary or Tamron 150 - 600 G2? Can anyone please help with the choice?
I use Canon 200 D ii. This would be my first zoom lens. Please guide me which one to buy
Thank you for the review. I love your videos because you show the Un-cropped raw files and not just the post-processed files.
I have a Canon 600 f4, and bought this Tamron lens after hiking 4 miles with the 600 f4 attached to a Wimberley and 3-Series Gitzo tripod. Portability and the ability to shoot handheld were the key qualities I was looking for. Yes, the 600 prime IQ is better, but there are hikes where I no longer want to take all that weight into the field, especially when I’m new to an area and I’m just scouting it out. I love being able to walk around without a tripod and still be able to reach out with 600 mm when the need arises.
G'day Mark, thanks for your support and feedback. Yes, I recently got the RF100-500 to go with my prime for the exact same reasons you mention. I am just hoping Canon release an R7 which would go perfect with a zoom. Cheers, Duade
Still trying to decide on this or the 150-600 contemporary to pair with my aging 7d MK II, ive seen very impressive shots with both but cant for the life of me pick which one to go with, or whether to just save my money until I can afford an r mirrorless body and lenses to boot... Currently my best lens is a 70-300 Sp DI VC. But I am definitely wanting more reach!
Cheers for this review Duade.
I have the exact Tamron on my EOS R, and love it.
I got intrigued with more expensive glass, so i got a Canon 300mm f2.8 L mk1 to compare to with a Canon 2x iii tc, and did some testing at 600mm on both against each other and actually found the Tamron to be a smidge sharper. Without the TC comparing 300mm wide open, and the Tamron, the tamron needed to be at least f8 to match the Canon. It was a very interesting test, but actually sold the Canon to keep the tamron. I love the 600mm length of the Tammy, and didnt find the canon to impress too much with TC attached, hence the sale.
I do also experience the issue you mentioned about missing focus occasionally, however its not too often for me 😜
Have to mention Lilydale Lake in your video, i love that spot, it's literally 5min from home and its where i tested the 300mm during sunrise a few weeks ago! Gotta love local 🙂
Cheers again and stay safe mate ✌️
thanks for the comment, yes, the lake is a good spot to try out gear, the 300 2.8 II was a big improvement over version 1, it is very sharp, and the AF is far better with a 2x III extender. I remember using the older version and wondering if there was something wrong with the AF it was that slow. Great to hear that the Tamron lens is getting you lovely shots. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade i could imagine so.
I was super lucky to grab the mk1 at such a bargain, but i just had a soft spot for the Tamron. Maybe one day ill get the mk2 🤞
Checked out a few of your other videos too, and following you on insta. Keep up the great work 👏
Stay safe mate 👍
Great review again Duade! As far my experience goes, for Tamron and Sigma C 150-600 variants and Nikon 200-500, it is best not to get lower than f8, coz the image quality is noticeably better at f8 than the lower values. Shouldn’t be a problem, because that's the sweet spot IMO in terms of depth of field for bird photography. I've witnessed the focus jumping as well, more with beginner level bodies. In terms of bird photography on a budget, I agree with your opinion of investing on a first party prime, even used. By the way, congratulations on your new 100-500!
Arghadip, I agree with you re aperture and primes. I think the zooms are good for people who want the versatility of the zoom and don't want to use extenders and are on a budget. Thanks the 100-500 is a great companion to the prime. Cheers, Duade
Good morning. I send you greetings from Mexico and first of all I admire your work very much. For this reason, I ask you to please give me some advice, how can I achieve this approach and for that I ask you? When it is supported on the tripod, it disconnects the VC mode? Or do you leave it in position 1 when you are facing the bird?
Thank you very much, I look forward to your kind advice.
Antonio
I still use my Sigma 150-600mm C when I can't be bothered to lug around my 500mm f4. Still really impresses me how sharp it can be for it's relatively low price.
That is great to hear, I am still to try that lens out, but it sounds like good value. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I like the lens apart from the awful manual focus ring and slightly underwhelming image stabilisation.
This is my situation as well. I have a Canon 200-400, and it is at times too big and heavy. It's not for casual hiking. But I do have a low end kit, a 7D2 and a few lenses including a 300mm f4 that lives in my car. It's for when opportunities pop up, or to give to a second shooter like my son when I drag them along on a real wildlife shoot.
A Sigma 150-600, or this Tampon might make a nice replacement for the 300. Especially if I upgrade that camera to something FF.
You make amazing videos. I have this lens and have the “focus jump” issues every time I go shoot and it renders over half my photos soft. Disappointing, but the rest of the lens is fantastic for the price
Sam, thanks for sharing, I had the same experience, Cheers, Duade
F mount so it will work on Nikon film cameras like the F100 correct ?
Terry, I have no experience with the Nikon mount sorry, but yes they do release it for Nikon DSLRs, unsure about film. Cheers, Duade
Using my canon 1dx no problem whit the tameron 150-600 g2 also have the greatest canon 400 5.6 ....the tameron suprise..i shot at 600 early in the morning great shots sharp at 600 very happy...no issues whit autofocus very nice tameron 👍. Looks like you have a bad copy?or need the tap in console.....nirrorles issue?
Oh that’s nice the built in mounting foot. I own the Sigma Contemporary and it’s a stubby 1/4-20 single port foot. With a gimbal I need a fairly long ASwiss adapter. A shame Sigma won’t cooperate. I’ve been toying over upgrading to the Sport or possibly Tamrons version. Then again I’m starting to realize I rarely use zoom and likely I’m giving up quality to multiple unnecessary lens elements.
Garnett, yes, I was impressed with it as it can be a pain having to get the foot later. The best bet is saving to see where the RF lenses are going. The RF100-500 is a very impressive lens and I can only assume future RF lenses will be just as good. Cheers, Duade
I have just traded in my canon 300mm f2.8L mkii for this Tamron lens mainly for Air Shows, possible wildlife when my 600mm f4 is too heavy for a long track. My 100-400 is to short and the tamron 600 will come in handy handled all day long, with aircraft filling the frame. With a canon 5DS-R attached or my 1DX
It's a pathetic lens with a terrible AF system. The autofocus motor stooped working from time to time. Even got the firmware upgraded and tried it on three different Canon bodies and it still didn't work. The image quality is just fine but don't get your expectations to high for BIF shots. Nevertheless, jt is a decent lens for stationary subjects and the MFD is nice for the range this lens offers. IS is really good, you can hand hold it for low shutter speeds with no issues. Comoared to my sigma 120-300 2.8 + 1.4TC lens, i picked up this lens more often because of the lighter weight. IQ wise sigma js leagues ahead.
Kamran, sorry to hear you had focus issues, as you say it is a good lens for what it is, I hope to try the Sigma gear in the future, Cheers, Duade
Sir thank you so much for details about Tamron 150-600 G2 lens. Here I have few questions sir.. can Tamron 150-600 G work great with Canon R6 mark 2 without any autofocus issue. Actually I am thinking to purchase this combo but from market review I am confused a bit. Kindly help for the same.
Would you suggest VC on or off at high shutter speed. Note the tamron 150-600 g2 is on a R5Mk2
Luckily you've missed it's worst part, BIF. absolute garbage for a 400mm f5.6 user.
Anyway, I used this with my 7D mk II for 8+ months and sold it away. I kept my 400mm instead. Just because of that focus accuracy issue. But again if you can micro adjust the lens in different focal range and distances using the Tamron Tap-in-consol, it improves a lot. But again very poor shot accuracy compare to 400mm. Getting 10+ burst shots and missing the best pose really hurts.
Abu, yes the 400 5.6 is a great BIF lens for sure, sorry to hear you had some issues, the focus seems to be the biggest issue for many. Cheers, Duade
Bought this lens in 2017 with Nikon mount. Have probably only used it only a few times below 20 times, so I'd claim unused. Now a couple of months ago I was thinking to get the dust of it but noticed many of my pictures were very blurry, in the end I noticed all of my cameras struggled to get a focus from 500-600mm and it looks very much like this video th-cam.com/video/TYb12vHzkEU/w-d-xo.html , just sent it off for repair but after a search on the internet I notice it seems like quite a few are having this or similar focus problems. Unfortunately did my warranty go out last year so really curious to what the solution is. Today I do regret I didn't get the Sigma version.
On a Nikon D500 shooting Aussie Rules its great. Not going to get every shot but with 10 frames per second you really can’t complain. I’m not a pro. It’s not tax deductible but it is affordable and does as good a job as 99% of enthusiasts would want. You pay much more for nearly perfect & there is no perfect lens.
I have this lens a longer while on a 80D and I purchased an R7 a couple of months back.With the r7 I started doing bird photography. I noticed then that the focus at 600mm is often not where the camera claimed. Either it is jumping like you said or it looks a bit like it has a front focus. Still need to find out. Not sure whether the 33Mpx (vs. 24Mpx ) is too much of a challenge for the G2. If it's just a front focus issue I'll likely try to refocus with the Tap In console from Tamron. The r6 or r5 should have a setting for that?
Thank you! I was considering buying this lens. I have the Tamron 150-600 USD G1 and it has the same af issues with it missing focus and being slow to respond. I tried to contact Tamron, but they never replied back. I think I will consider a different lens.
Charles, it is a shame these 600 zooms have the focus issues they have as the focal length and IQ are very attractive. I do hope they release RF versions with improved AF. Cheers, Duade
This is exactly why I just bought the RF 100-500 and the 1.4x. The Tamrons AF seems to slow to keep up with my R6.
I instantly noticed how much better the AF was with the native lens. I also got aaaaalot of soft out of focus pics with the Tamron.
If ive seen this video before i purchased the RF 100-500 this would have been the nail in the coffin for the Tamron.
But this video just confirmes that I was right. Thanks for a great channel Duade!
Patrick, congrats on the RF100-500, a beautiful lens, I have recently invested in it myself, now I need to save for an R5. Cheers, Duade
Hi. I like your review. Which one do you prefer, tamron 150-600, sigma 150-600 contemporary, or sigma 150-600 for sports, please let me know if you dont mind. I really appreciate it. Thank you. And keep the good work. 😁
G'day Riki, the best value is the Sigma Contemporary. I haven't used the sport Sigma but It should be slightly better. Cheers, Duade 👍