Testing 150-600mm Tamron

[Saturn%5]

Hi Peeps
Just a few shots from my backyard testing the new Tamron 150-600mm on my d5300. Lot of smoke around today.

Very happy with what it can do all shots were taken in Auto just for a Test and starting @150mm then Zoomed @ 600mm.

cheers

Graeme

[Regulus]

I think the comm tower shots about sums it up :-)
A useful lens I think. Looks impressive too.

[Saturn%5]

Thanks Trevor yeah it does look the part.

[Derek Klepp]

Graeme it's a great lense .My only problem is that when you shoot directly at the moon and Sun with a 1.4extender you will get internal reflections.I use mine mostly in manual and live view focus.It is excellent value.
Cheers Derek

[hotspur]

Great work! nice kit!

This sounds like its better that the 150-500 from Sigma.

approx what sort of dollars is this 150-600 ?

My 400L has well and truly paid for its self in royalties and magazine
articles,I wonder what lens I might buy next.

[leon]

About $1200-$1300 Chris, have a look here

Leon


http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/category17_1.htm

[hotspur]

Thanks Leon.

The images in thread make me think its better than 150-500 Sigma,had a go of one of those,and was not overly fussed.This Tamron one could be worth looking at a bit more,wonder what its like on birds,and how heavy it is-might be harder to hump around the bush.

Be interested to see some animal/bird images.

[Saturn%5]

Thanks for the heads up Derek,

Leon price sounds about right This one was $1198 + a free Joby strap from Ted's pre order had to wait like 3 months :(

Chris it is not light 1.9kg and it does feel very heavy got it to take birds but as always new gear = rain snow and all the bad things hope to get out when the weather clears to see how it goes.

cheers

Graeme.

[hotspur]

Thanks.

I was just told Canon have released a 100-400 L mk II (after 16 yrs)

think its around 2.5K

One of the major factors for me keeping on with the 400 L prime is weight and fairly small space it takes up.

This Tamron appears good value.

[rogerg]

Interesting results. Very long lens! I wouldn't mind 600mm for wildlife. It is probably heavier than I'd be happy to carry around though :(

My wife and I have shared her 100-400L since she bought it in 2004, I'm looking forward to when the new one is actually released to see if it's lighter and by how much.

I have often thought of forgoing all of the above and getting a 200mm f/2.8 L + 2x tele. End up with a very lightweight 400mm F/4 lens.

[dutch2]

That's an awesome backyard, Graeme.
Great shots, too.:thumbsup:

[hector]

impressive results. were you using the lens hood on the shots? I find I must use the hood on the 300 f2.8 or the shots loose contrast.