Image courtesy: Lensrentals
The new Tamron superzoom got tested at Lensrentals and ePhotozine..
Lensrentals writes:
It’s pretty obvious that the Tamron has both 600mm range and the lowest price. These tests, and everything I see from photographers using the lens in the field, support that it’s of at least equal image quality. Some people will prefer the extra wide range of the Sigma, others the lighter weight of the Canon. But for a lot of people, the Tamron is going to be the best bang for the buck.
ePhotozine writes:
With this lens, Tamron have created something that offers more reach at the telephoto end than equivalent lenses, whilst still being able to deliver good sharpness for a reasonable price. The launch price of £949 makes this lens pretty much the only option for photographers looking for a 600mm lens for under £1000.
The lens can be preordered at BHphoto (Click here).
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Every review and all the scecs ive read say wonderfull things about this lens.
I am anxiosly waiting for the one I prordered to arrive.
Is there a date when the preordered Canon mount Tamron lenses will ship? I ordered one, but I am so anxious. Anybody know?
Jan 31?
I like the fact that lensrentals suggests MTF’s at this focal length are mostly unimportant. Atmosphere, technique and how the lens is anchored are larger factors. He also notes minor differences between all three. If price is your main factor, then I think this could be a great lens. I really want to consider it but weight is my issue. Well, weight and the promise of a prime 400mm. However, I sold my 500mm reflex because I’m finding outside bird photography it’s extremely limited- extremely. With that said, maybe a zoom might make it more useful and the variance in optical quality verse a prime of little importance. I have a lot to think about.
Whats to think about?
@THKPIC Having read his review I’d like to point out that his comment was; “Quick testing showed they were all well centered with little sample variation.”
So I think you can reassess your impression there was variance to worry about.
Barry
Do you own a sony 70-400 if you do, did you buy this new lens only for the extra reach?
And I like the fact that you’re the only person that changes your avatar with your photos
Mack
If anyone wants to call me a kissass for giving this man a complement,
You can kiss mine.
Thanx
I have the Sigma 50-500… the older version.
I am upgrading for
20% more reach
40% more light gathering
Faster focus
And of course better IQ
The size and weight are about comparable.
P.S.
The avatars are all details of my paintings…none of them are photographs.
Calculated MTF curves suggest some healthy amount of aberrations in Tamron, which are virtually absent in Canon 100-400, for example. Doesn’t matter much for the crop systems, I presume, but should be visible on a full frame.
Note there ar two resolution curves indicating resotion in the axial and radial direction
Only one direction has abberation the other is super sharp.
By orienting subjects in the proper direction and or proper centering most abberations can be eliminated wide open.
Shooting at f11 will also eliminate most abberations.
Given that Sony owns 10% of Tamron, it would be nice if they would throw their weight around a little and compel them to include the optical stabilization in the Sony version.
I share your wishes Christopher, although I don’t think Sony would view it as in their interests as it would basically amount to an admission that IBIS is inferior – it isn’t inferior in general, but the advantages of a stabilised viewfinder at 600mm should not be underestimated. It would benefit e-mount users too.
Sigma add OS to a fair few of their A-mount lenses, so why can’t Tamron? Maybe Sony actively discourages Tamron.
I don’t see how it would be taken as any such admission. The IBIS does not work for video. Video mode steady shot is digital…and pretty much ruins your footage if you actually use it (turning it into a mushy mess). Plus it helps e-mount users for adapting.
I did mention it would be a benefit for e-mount.
Agreed!
Tamron is unwilling to trust users to turn off the switch.
Sigma is taking stabilization out of all future sigma/sony lenses because they are overwelmed by complaints and returns by sony users who are too stupid to turn off the switch.
I guess its hard to blame the lens manufacturer for that.
Lens and camera bodies communicate with one another. Sony could modify the firmware to make it so that IS on the lens disables IBIS. Tamron could also simple…leave it off by default and put a little warning sticker over the switch that must be peeled off before it can be turned on.
I would like to see stabilization on this lens and my comment was an explaination for thier reasons…not an endorsement of it.
What I would really like to see. (But i dont know if we have the technology to acomplish it ) is a dual stabilization system that utilzes both ibis an in lens stabilization working together to produce better stabilization than either one can do as alone.
I know it, I’m criticizing Sony & Tamron not you.
Tamron is unwilling to trust users to turn off the switch.
Sigma is taking stabilization out of all future sigma/sony lenses because they are overwelmed by complaints and returns by sony users who are not smart enough to turn off the switch.
I guess its hard to blame the lens manufacturer for that.
I agree. Nex-models and the new A7’s are without steady-shot, and there will be more to come.
Furthermore they charge the same price!
Aren’t all of Sonys DSLR cameras in body IS?
just the A mount cameras, the E mount aren´t
Welp I’m sold.
@ Tamron: shut up and take my money!
Unfortunate me I bought a 200-500mm Tamron right before the 150-600mm was announced. Otherwise, I probably would have waited for it.
One huge consideration with me was weight so I’ll have to keep reassuring myself I’m better off without the extra poundage. Which is very true as even the 200-500mm Tamron can grow tiring and be hard to manage handheld at times.
On rare occasion I’ll shoot the Tammy using a monopod but don’t really like it. I hate using a tripod so we won’t even go there.
Seems very good to me! Still, my next A-Mount may likely be the ‘new’ 70-200 MkII. Sure, it’s $3k but I find it to be more versatile and the weight has never bothered me with the fast glass that I carry now.
That picture could use some VC.
I have the 200-500mm Tamron Lens. I use it mainly with my D7100 Nikon. I love the range. It is light weight and easy to use. Focuses reasonably fast. Faster than my older Nikon 80mm-400mm.
I preordered the 150-600mm lens back in December. Anxious to get it. I like the extra reach, faster focus and hopefully I’ll like the stabilization. I should still be able to handle this lens handheld. Hopefully with the stabilization, I’ll be able to back off a bit on the ISO’s. I mainly shoot with Auto ISO and then manually set my shutter speed and aperture. Most the time I am shooting handheld, I am in the 1/3200 to 1/4000th range.