Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di USD G2 A-mount lens reviews
reviews found: 7
 Minolta Mantis#47029 date: Sep-3-2024 | |
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sharpness: 3 color: 3 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | SAL 70-400G SSM G1, SAL 70-400 SSM G2 |
| price paid: | 1000€ |
| positive: | ---COSMETIC--- -Minimalist look -Heavy ---PERFORMANCE--- -Ultrasonic focus -Really sharp when focusing within 20 and 10 meters of distance |
| negative: | -Very fuzzy wide open from 350mm and beyond -infinity and close up focus distances are fuzzy -excruciatingly slow autofocus even on perfect conditions -focus hunts constantly -Not made to withstand intensive use |
| comment: | Having previously tested the G Lens 70-400mm before purchasing the Tamron 600mm g2 i feel disappointed, however it's rather a good trade in; more focal length for less image quality costing about 1500 less than the G lens. I got mine for 1000 exact bucks. It is a master of deception and it makes it really hard to get shots with autofocus. After a year the focus and zoom ring rubbers started to wear off. |
| krabster#45785 date: Nov-8-2021 | |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.7 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Minolta AF 400mm F4.5 HS APO G Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG APO |
| price paid: | € 875 |
| positive: | Fast AF, especially in combination with the AF limiter Reach Solid built Smooth and fast zoom Sharpness at 600mm (after AF microadjustment)!!! Zoomring can be locked at every position |
| negative: | Heavy Tripod collar not compatible with manfrotto 393 gimbal head No attachment for a carrying strap Little bit soft at 600mm Largest aperture opening at 600mm is 6.3 |
| comment: | I bought this lens second hand because I wanted a little more reach. I use this lens on the Sony A77 II. I doubted whether I should switch to the Olympus OM-D system with lenses such as the 100-400mm f5-6.3 and the 300mm f4, but in the end I chose to stick with Sony A mount. The prices of the OM-D system scared me off. At first the results of this lens were sadly bad, but after an AF microadjustment of -12 I got much better results. Now I'm quite satisfied. This lens can still just be used freehand for me, but I usually take a monopod with me for some extra support. It is a pity that the Sony version does not have a built-in VC, the IBIS of the Sony A77 II falls short, with at most 2 stops of compensation. The AF is faster than the telephoto lenses I also own (Minolta 400mm and Sigma 500mm), especially if you use the AF limiter. Sharpness and colors are not as good as those of the Minolta 400mm. In terms of sharpness at the long end, the Tamron can compete with the Sigma 500mm. At 600mm, the colors of the Tamron are slightly less than the Sigma 500mm and the results at 600mm of the Tamron are also a bit softer than the Sigma 500mm. This lens needs a lot of light for the largest aperture opening is only f6.3. This lens works well for static subjects. I'm still improving when it comes to photographing birds in flight. |
| RichardGG24#45607 date: Oct-24-2020 | |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 5 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | minolta/sony 70-200 f2.8 minolta 80-200 f2.8 |
| price paid: | 1200USD(new) |
| positive: | long reach price optical quality |
| negative: | not weather sealed |
| comment: | You just can't beat its value and performance, I mean you are getting 600mm focal length for under 1500USD. The next best option to achieve such focal length would be either using a teleconverter/stacking multiple teleconverters or spend a lot more and get a minolta/sony 600 f4 prime. As far as optical quality goes, it's definitely in the top tier. It's as sharp as the two tele lens I mentioned above, IMO this lens has better flare control than the 80-200. It's a shame that Tamron discontinued this lens. |
| Basil#45559 date: Jul-31-2020 | |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.7 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Minolta 600/4 Sony 70-400 G Minolta 400 /4.5 with 1.4X TC Sigma 500 /4.5 |
| price paid: | $1400 USD |
| positive: | Can't beat the range/price/image quality ratio Arca Swiss mount on lens foot Multi-position zoom lock Hand holdable, but I like to use a monopod or tripod when ever possible Weather resistant Fast to focus Much easier to handle than a 600/f4, but then again, that lens is in a whole different league |
| negative: | Slightly soft at 600 mm, but still very usable Would prefer in lens VR Too much plastic makes me wonder about the ability to stand up to heavy long term use |
| comment: | This is a great lens for wildlife when I don't want to haul around the beast that is the the 600/4. Flare and distortion are non-existent. It is fast to lock focus, even in less than ideal lighting. Using it with the in-camera range limiter of my A77ii makes it even better. They say you can't have reach and quality images at a low price, but this lens sort of blows that line of thinking out of the water. |
| JerseySailor#44516 date: May-12-2020 | |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 5 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Sigma 50-500 F4.5-6.3 OS HSM Sony 70-400 F4-5.6 G SSM Sony FE 70-300 F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
| price paid: | $1,200.00 |
| positive: | This is an excellent affordable lens for wildlife shooting. Price and weight were pluses. It works native on Sony A Mount cameras, and with the LAEA3 adapter, it worked great on my A7RIII, and now my A7RIV (as well as my A6500). On 24MP and 42MP cameras, it can't be beat. |
| negative: | It's not weather sealed, but neither am I, so both of us stay out of the rain! It's resolution doesn't take full advantage of a 61MP body. |
| comment: | Even handheld this lens was easy to shoot with. For the price, it's exceptional. |
| sdblanchet#42996 date: Jan-25-2018 | |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.9 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Sony 70-200 F2.8 ssm G1 |
| price paid: | 1800 CAD |
| positive: | Solid build, smooth zoom mechanism, Fast AF, Range |
| negative: | A bit heavy, I got some hunting on a busy background at 600mm |
| comment: | I'm not a big user of tripod, so I need to learn to bring one with this lens because it is 2kg in weight, I did not see flares even shooting quit close to direct sun. Rating of 4,5 in sharpness but not sure maybe I'm the one at fault. Limited testing but quite satisfied with it in general. |
| Fivepin#42984 date: Jan-14-2018 | |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 5 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Sony 70 - 400 G1 Tamron 300 f2.8 Tamron 200 - 400 |
| price paid: | 1800 CAD |
| positive: | Range Value Sharpness at 600mm |
| negative: | Doesn't play nice with Kenko TC (For AF) Sony A77ii and A99 only (Update) With E mount The TC's Work Better than they ever have before!!! 1.4 and 2x Both AF with my 70 - 400 G On A7r3 and A6600 The weight for Handholding |
| comment: | This lens is complimenting my Sony 70 - 400 G1. I purchased this in hopes of better AF consistency and speed and for the additional 200mm on the long end. Anyone looking to upgrade for these reasons will not be disappointed in this lens. The image quality is very much on par with my 70 - 400 right through and past 400mm. At 600mm the quality comes down a touch, but is still better than very good. No CA or flare to speak of. No distortion. In Canada you can register with tamron and your 6 year warranty becomes 10 years. Check out my video review here: https://youtu.be/9BboL3XvId8 |
reviews found: 7
rating summary
- total reviews: 7
- sharpness: 4.50
- color: 4.57
- build: 4.71
- distortion: 5.00
- flare control: 5.00
- overall: 4.76
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