Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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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 | 1:3.9 |
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 | 21 |
Lens Groups | 13 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Rounded) |
Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 3 |
Fluorine Coating | Yes |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 2.2m |
Distance Information | Yes |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 95mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
Mount Material | Metal |
Tripod Collar | Yes |
Dimensions | 108.4 x 257.7 mm |
Weight | 1,990g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |
Key Features and Improvements
While hard specs look decent, below is the list of key features and improvements on the Tamron SP 150-600mm G2:
- The G2 rocks a revamped optical formula with a whopping 21 elements in 13 groups, three of the elements are low dispersion glass
- New AF system is claimed to be faster than previous model (which was pretty fast already)
- 2.2m minimum focusing distance – 1:3.9 maximum magnification for close-ups
- 4.5 stops of vibration reduction – choice of three VR modes (Tamron calls their vibration reduction VC, for vibration control)
- eBAND coating – this is Tamron’s version of what Nikon calls Nano coating
- Fluorine coating on front element
- Full weather sealing
- Electromagnetic diaphragm
- Tripod collar with Arca-Swiss compatible grooves
- Metal lens barrel
- Optional TAP-in console to update firmware and customize AF and VC settings
Wow, it sounds like Tamron has really listened to the market and is offering all the latest perks consumers want.