Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 : Specifications and Opinions

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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

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The Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is a supertele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2016 to 2025 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price was 1125 €;

123 users have given it an average vote of 8.9 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Specifications
Focal lenght	150-600 mm
Angle of view	16.4 - 4.1°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/5.0-6.3
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	21 elements in 13 groups
Min. focus distance	2.20 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.25x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	95 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	2000 g
Dimensions	108 x 258 mm
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Vahid_st

sent on 15 Dicembre 2024

Pros: Fast AF, Excellent focal length, Very low CA, Excellent sharpness from 150 to 400mm ( Very good sharpness from 400 to 600mm), Close minimum focus

Cons: Strong vignette, Heavy weight

Opinion: A very good lens for wildlife photographers with an excellent focal length range.Although the aperture is 6.3 at 600mm, so it is not a negative point for this price range.The lens has vignetting problem at all focal lengths, but it can be fixed in editing. The heavy weight of the lens is painful. Also, the lens body is very good and can be easily used on mirrorless cameras with a firmware update

Tim Miller

sent on 17 Ottobre 2021

Pros: focal length, the cheapest way to achieve 600mm. sharpness, stop down to f7.1 or f8 for best results. AF. comparative size/weight. price.

Cons: not as sharp as the primes. focus ring turns opposite way to canon and ergonomics not as good as canon tele zooms. Size weight, heavy lens.

Opinion: I really like using this lens, not perfect but very very good. Best IQ on full frame or 1.3 crop. APSC still good. I think I may have got a good copy as I understand some others have focus sharpness problems. Not as good as my canon 100-400 ll lens but very hard to tell the difference. Build quality very good. heavy lens but manageable with a strap to take the weight. arch swiss tripod foot as standard. I previously owned the sigma contemporary which I sold as had issues with sharpness and focusing. The lens is relatively heavy but still able to carry around for hours easier than a prime, therefore the better option as will use more often. Ability to blur the backgrounds at F8 given the right circumstances, very pleasing results. No hesitation in using this lens instead of my 100-400. I recommend this lens.

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Blank76

sent on 13 Ottobre 2025

Pros: Value for money - solid feeling

Cons: Loss of sharpness at maximum extension

Opinion: Preferring landscape photography - lunar alignments - timelapse I find it an excellent solution without having to break the bank. The lens is solid, the anchoring arm to the ring is just as "massive". Anchoring takes place directly on ARCA Swiss or alternatively with a plate on Manfrotto or other systems. The "plasticky" lens hood. The lens is sold with a bag that I promptly replaced with a JJC padded case that cost just over 20 euros. In my opinion, a protective shell with padding should be included with the lens from the moment of purchase, as for Sigma lenses. I don't understand certain choices - 1200 euros of lens and a bag for transport? On the qualitative side: I don't practice birdlife or sports photography, I abstain on evaluations related to autofocus, moreover I have not used it with camera bodies known for this aspect, so if I spoke well or badly of it it would not be true. Stabilization: I must say that it looks great, also adjustable depending on the movement to be made (generic / panning v/o) Color rendering: excellent for the photos I take Sharpness: I don't like it at f/5 and f/6.3; minimum is f/8. Among other things, by focusing the flag or antenna 5-6-7km away to align the moon, it is evident that the diaphragm must be closed. there is a loss of sharpness even at maximum extension, I think from 580 to 600, at least on my sample paired with Canon bodies. Lens promoted for the type of photo I'm interested in. Probably photographers interested in birds of prey and rallies should opt for something else and go up in price

Ellafoto

sent on 12 Ottobre 2025

Pros: Very handy. Definitely the price. Well stabilized and robust.

Cons: A bit dark and sometimes the autofocus leaves you. Lens hood.

Opinion: I consider it an excellent lens especially from the point of view of price / quality ratio. If you know it well, despite being a bit dark ( f / 5-6.3 ), you can get excellent shots even in less than ideal conditions. With moving subjects, unfortunately, sometimes it loses autofocus, but with the right compromises you can get, even in this case, good shots. It is an excellent adventure companion, robust, very manageable and well stabilized. The weight is well distributed so that you can use it freehand without any problem. The bag supplied is very bare and the lens hood light.

Daniele.celestini

sent on 01 Febbraio 2025

Pros: All

Cons: It loses some sharpness at longer lengths (550-600mm); cost (but worth every penny)

Opinion: What can I say, I'm having a lot of fun with this lens, comfortable to use once you get used to it. Practically no flares, excellent color rendering, exceptional stabilization, excellent minimum distance (2.2m). Unfortunately it loses a bit of sharpness at higher focal lengths but it is an excellent compromise between quality and price. I use it a lot for landscape and I don't regret it

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