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