Lens Summary
Brand: Tamron
Also Known As: Tamron 150-600mm
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2013-11-07
MSRP Price: $1069
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD is a versatile ultra-telephoto zoom lens with a focal length range of 150 to 600mm. Employing 20 elements in 13 groups and boasting an advanced optical lens, along with a 9 blade circular diaphragm, the lens is a great choice for wildlife and sports enthusiasts and professionals.
Photography Life Review Summary: The Tamron SP 150-600mm VC lens strikes a great balance between performance, price, and size/weight. For many amateur and enthusiast photographers who have been waiting for a reasonably affordable lens for bird and nature photography the Tamron SP 150-600 VC can be a ‘game changer’ for them. There is nothing else on the market that delivers 600mm reach on a full frame camera (EFoV of 900 mm on a DX body) at this price point. Period. Read the full Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Review by Photography Life.
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 150-600mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony Alpha |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Full-frame, APS-C / DX and 35mm |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.2x |
| Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/5-6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32-40 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 10°38’ |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 2°40’ |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 16°25’ |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 4°8 |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 20 |
| Lens Groups | 13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 3 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.7m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 95mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 106 x 258mm |
| Weight | 1,951g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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Hi All
I have a Tamron 150-600 lens I bought it second hand, There was a lot of dust in the end lens so after being told to remove it and give the glass a clean,being told there were only 3 spacers in the top a couple fell out when undoing the 3 screws and I have 9 spacers do I fit them in sets of 3 or some spares?.
Regards Al
After several photos using tamron 150-600 mounted on a nikon d7100, the camera is blocked, focusing but not shooting, it remains always ON. I reseted the camera, actualized the firmware and it begins to run ok again but after tens of pictures the same problem again. Please, could somebody help me? Thanks
Hello Felipe.
I use the same setup as you. D7100 with the 150-600mm and have never had a problem like that. it sounds like a possible motor problem in the lens itself. i can only suggest that you take it for a checkup with your Tamron dealer.
Good luck
Nice review , I have this lens and I love it. Great for Airshows.