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Archive 2014Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
p.16 #1Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Imagemaster wrote:
First 2 with Canon 2x TC III and 3rd one with Canon 1.4x TC III.
1st shot is full-frame and last two are about 50% crops.
If the Tamron is comparable at 600mm, I will be impressed.I wonder how many owners of a $6k body will put a $1k lens on it for super tele?
Would be neat if you did that for us Tony
But I don't own a $6,000 body. 
Oooops I forgot how cheap those 1DMKIV's were
Karl Witt wrote
Imagemaster wrote
These 3 shots were taken with 1D4 and 400 DO.First 2 with Canon 2x TC III and 3rd one with Canon 1.4x TC III.
1st shot is full-frame and last two are about 50% crops.
If the Tamron is comparable at 600mm, I will be impressed.
Would be neat if you did that for us Tony
Oooops I forgot how cheap those 1DMKIV's were
Jan 23, 2014 at 09:53 PM
p.16 #2Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
kodakeos wrote:
Anyone post images with either a Tamron TC (1.4 or 2x) or the Canon TC's?
Try reading the whole thread:
I have tried an older Tamron SP 1-4 TC on my 150-600 and it works surprisingly well. If there isn't adequate light you have to coax it by using the focus ring to get it close.
I asked the same question to Tamron directly, they actually do not recommend the use of TC on any of their digital camera lenses I was informed by a tech.
FYI the Canon 1.4 IITC will not fit this lens.
A 2x TC on it? You have to be kidding.
Anyone post images with either a Tamron TC (1.4 or 2x) or the Canon TC's?
Try reading the whole thread:
I have tried an older Tamron SP 1-4 TC on my 150-600 and it works surprisingly well. If there isn't adequate light you have to coax it by using the focus ring to get it close.
I asked the same question to Tamron directly, they actually do not recommend the use of TC on any of their digital camera lenses I was informed by a tech.
FYI the Canon 1.4 IITC will not fit this lens.
A 2x TC on it? You have to be kidding.
Jan 23, 2014 at 10:04 PM
p.16 #3Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
First day with my Tamron but since it was 3 degrees this morning and it stayed pretty cold all day, I did not get out. The Cardinal was shot thru a door glass and I did stay out for about 10 minutes and got some pictures of our lab before I gave it up. The best thing for me about this lens is its weight and easy handling.
Uncropped original SOOC shot thru glass - due to weather
100% Crop from above SOOC
Our lab posed for me but too cold to stay out.
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Our lab posed for me but too cold to stay out.
Jan 23, 2014 at 11:57 PM
p.16 #4Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Heres one from my new Tamron. Never had a 600mm lens so it's hard to take sharp photos!
Deviantart
And here is full resolution jpg.
Deviantart
And here is full resolution jpg.
Jan 24, 2014 at 04:44 AM
p.16 #5Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Those above in good light are looking very pleasing^^^
Nice to see some sunny pictures!
Karl
Nice to see some sunny pictures!
Karl
Jan 24, 2014 at 06:59 AM
p.16 #6Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Snead wrote:
If you're not too tired of viewing images from the Tamron 150-600 I just received mine and did a series of images showing the same subject at different focal lengths from 150mm to 600mm.
http://www.pbase.com/eosnead/tamron_150600_lens
Sneed, Those look over-sharpened. Are they Jpg's from the camera ?
Jay
If you're not too tired of viewing images from the Tamron 150-600 I just received mine and did a series of images showing the same subject at different focal lengths from 150mm to 600mm.
http://www.pbase.com/eosnead/tamron_150600_lens
Sneed, Those look over-sharpened. Are they Jpg's from the camera ?
Jay
Jan 24, 2014 at 08:14 AM
p.16 #7Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Anyone had to do Micro adjustments with this lens?? I tried it earlier today. Almost all the shot were out of focus. Settings was Canon 7D, 1/1600, F8, ISO Auto.
I ll give it a try tomorrow after doing some adjustments.
I ll give it a try tomorrow after doing some adjustments.
Jan 24, 2014 at 09:24 AM
p.16 #8Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
ox0312 wrote:
Anyone had to do Micro adjustments with this lens?? I tried it earlier today. Almost all the shot were out of focus. Settings was Canon 7D, 1/1600, F8, ISO Auto.
I ll give it a try tomorrow after doing some adjustments.
Your website shows incredible landscape workings! Do you have any long lens experience from previous 400mm or longer use?
Do you have the VC on, are you shooting one shot or AI continous?
One point center or multi point?
Out of focus at long distance or in close or all?
Karl
Anyone had to do Micro adjustments with this lens?? I tried it earlier today. Almost all the shot were out of focus. Settings was Canon 7D, 1/1600, F8, ISO Auto.
I ll give it a try tomorrow after doing some adjustments.
Your website shows incredible landscape workings! Do you have any long lens experience from previous 400mm or longer use?
Do you have the VC on, are you shooting one shot or AI continous?
One point center or multi point?
Out of focus at long distance or in close or all?
Karl
Jan 24, 2014 at 09:32 AM
p.16 #9Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Juhku, that is a very nice shot. You are doing very well with this lens.
Jan 24, 2014 at 12:54 PM
p.16 #10Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Another review.
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=nl&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fvogeldagboek.nl%2Fnode%2F1336
More of his images can be found here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/transcontinenta
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=nl&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fvogeldagboek.nl%2Fnode%2F1336
More of his images can be found here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/transcontinenta
Jan 24, 2014 at 01:43 PM
p.16 #11Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
jpeter wrote:
http://www.pbase.com/eosnead/tamron_150600_lensSneed, Those look over-sharpened. Are they Jpg's from the camera ?
Jay
I set up the processing for the 600mm which is not over sharpened. This was a test to see the resolution of all the focal lengths compared to 600mm and 200mm, 300mm and 400mm are indeed why over sharpened. After using the lens for a day I found that many of the exposures were over exposed, some 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 stops. Tamron service confirmed there was a problem with the lens and I requested an RMA from B&H.
I should have given more details on the test series. They are from RAW files processed with C1-7. The sharpening was set for the same as I use for all images but the sharpness was varied by using Structure and Clarity which were set higher than I normally use as 600mm was a little soft.
It wasn't a good idea so I've corrected the images to reflect normal sharpening.
Edited on Jan 24, 2014 at 08:34 PM · View previous versions
Snead wrote
If you're not too tired of viewing images from the Tamron 150-600 I just received mine and did a series of images showing the same subject at different focal lengths from 150mm to 600mm.http://www.pbase.com/eosnead/tamron_150600_lens
Jay
I set up the processing for the 600mm which is not over sharpened. This was a test to see the resolution of all the focal lengths compared to 600mm and 200mm, 300mm and 400mm are indeed why over sharpened. After using the lens for a day I found that many of the exposures were over exposed, some 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 stops. Tamron service confirmed there was a problem with the lens and I requested an RMA from B&H.
I should have given more details on the test series. They are from RAW files processed with C1-7. The sharpening was set for the same as I use for all images but the sharpness was varied by using Structure and Clarity which were set higher than I normally use as 600mm was a little soft.
It wasn't a good idea so I've corrected the images to reflect normal sharpening.
Edited on Jan 24, 2014 at 08:34 PM · View previous versions
Jan 24, 2014 at 02:00 PM
p.16 #12Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
PCKit wrote:
First day with my Tamron but since it was 3 degrees this morning and it stayed pretty cold all day, I did not get out. The Cardinal was shot thru a door glass and I did stay out for about 10 minutes and got some pictures of our lab before I gave it up. The best thing for me about this lens is its weight and easy handling.
Kathy,
Looks great so far and it is finally nice to meet "Jackson" .... Great shot in 3* degree weather
Best of luck with your new Tammy ,
Rich
First day with my Tamron but since it was 3 degrees this morning and it stayed pretty cold all day, I did not get out. The Cardinal was shot thru a door glass and I did stay out for about 10 minutes and got some pictures of our lab before I gave it up. The best thing for me about this lens is its weight and easy handling.
Kathy,
Looks great so far and it is finally nice to meet "Jackson" .... Great shot in 3* degree weather
Best of luck with your new Tammy ,
Rich
Jan 24, 2014 at 05:40 PM
p.16 #13Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
hoodlum90 wrote:
Another review.
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=nl&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fvogeldagboek.nl%2Fnode%2F1336
More of his images can be found here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/transcontinenta
Sorry, but this review is not helpful. From the EXIF the photographer was using full auto mode resulting in the camera trying to EV compensate as much as +7/3. He was using spot metering for birds in flight. Can that really be done?
Another review.
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=nl&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fvogeldagboek.nl%2Fnode%2F1336
More of his images can be found here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/transcontinenta
Sorry, but this review is not helpful. From the EXIF the photographer was using full auto mode resulting in the camera trying to EV compensate as much as +7/3. He was using spot metering for birds in flight. Can that really be done?
Jan 24, 2014 at 05:55 PM
p.16 #14Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Your website shows incredible landscape workings! Do you have any long lens experience from previous 400mm or longer use?
Do you have the VC on, are you shooting one shot or AI continous?
One point center or multi point?
Out of focus at long distance or in close or all?
Karl
Thanks Karl!!
I have been using 400mm 5.6 Prime for last few 6 months now with 1.4x Tele on 5D3 and without on 7D. I used a Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 monopod with Manfrotto 496RC2 ball head or the induro ghb1 gimbal head.
Most of the shots were handheld with VC = ON, Continuous Shooting with AI-Servo mode. Single Point Auto Focus with and without Assist Points. Limit the ISO to 1600max on the 7D.
I ll try to compare with different micro adjustment settings today as well.
Do you have the VC on, are you shooting one shot or AI continous?
One point center or multi point?
Out of focus at long distance or in close or all?
Karl
Thanks Karl!!
I have been using 400mm 5.6 Prime for last few 6 months now with 1.4x Tele on 5D3 and without on 7D. I used a Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 monopod with Manfrotto 496RC2 ball head or the induro ghb1 gimbal head.
Most of the shots were handheld with VC = ON, Continuous Shooting with AI-Servo mode. Single Point Auto Focus with and without Assist Points. Limit the ISO to 1600max on the 7D.
I ll try to compare with different micro adjustment settings today as well.
Jan 24, 2014 at 07:37 PM
p.16 #15Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
ox0312 wrote:
Do you have the VC on, are you shooting one shot or AI continous?
One point center or multi point?
Out of focus at long distance or in close or all?
KarlThanks Karl!!
I have been using 400mm 5.6 Prime for last few 6 months now with 1.4x Tele on 5D3 and without on 7D. I used a Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 monopod with Manfrotto 496RC2 ball head or the induro ghb1 gimbal head.
Most of the shots were handheld with VC = ON, Continuous Shooting with AI-Servo mode. Single Point Auto Focus with and without Assist Points. Limit the ISO to 1600max on the 7D.
I ll try to compare with different micro adjustment settings today as well.
Are you tracking moving subjects? If not AI Servo is not the right choice, use One Shot. AI Servo for subjects in motion, never good on stationary subjects. The rest sounds fine though of your previous experience.
Karl
Earlier quote
Your website shows incredible landscape workings! Do you have any long lens experience from previous 400mm or longer use?Do you have the VC on, are you shooting one shot or AI continous?
One point center or multi point?
Out of focus at long distance or in close or all?
Karl
I have been using 400mm 5.6 Prime for last few 6 months now with 1.4x Tele on 5D3 and without on 7D. I used a Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 monopod with Manfrotto 496RC2 ball head or the induro ghb1 gimbal head.
Most of the shots were handheld with VC = ON, Continuous Shooting with AI-Servo mode. Single Point Auto Focus with and without Assist Points. Limit the ISO to 1600max on the 7D.
I ll try to compare with different micro adjustment settings today as well.
Are you tracking moving subjects? If not AI Servo is not the right choice, use One Shot. AI Servo for subjects in motion, never good on stationary subjects. The rest sounds fine though of your previous experience.
Karl
Jan 24, 2014 at 07:56 PM
p.16 #16Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Are you tracking moving subjects? If not AI Servo is not the right choice, use One Shot. AI Servo for subjects in motion, never good on stationary subjects. The rest sounds fine though of your previous experience.
Karl
Yes. moving subjects... Small Sparrows on ICE to start with.
Karl
Yes. moving subjects... Small Sparrows on ICE to start with.
Jan 24, 2014 at 08:06 PM
p.16 #17Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
ox0312 wrote:
Anyone had to do Micro adjustments with this lens?? I tried it earlier today. Almost all the shot were out of focus. Settings was Canon 7D, 1/1600, F8, ISO Auto.
I ll give it a try tomorrow after doing some adjustments.
Yes, I did on my 5DIII, then I MA'd my 300 with 2x and it needed about the same. I 'm thinking it may be my camera not the lenses. I am going to MA it on my 1DIV when I get a chance to determine if it is the lens or camera out of Calibration. Then I'll MA a different lens on my 5DIII. I used Snapsy's DotTune method and I was still getting AF conformation at +20 so I just guessed where to set it but it was alot better. I didn't have time to figure it all out today but hopefully tomorrow.
Have you checked yours yet?
Anyone had to do Micro adjustments with this lens?? I tried it earlier today. Almost all the shot were out of focus. Settings was Canon 7D, 1/1600, F8, ISO Auto.
I ll give it a try tomorrow after doing some adjustments.
Yes, I did on my 5DIII, then I MA'd my 300 with 2x and it needed about the same. I 'm thinking it may be my camera not the lenses. I am going to MA it on my 1DIV when I get a chance to determine if it is the lens or camera out of Calibration. Then I'll MA a different lens on my 5DIII. I used Snapsy's DotTune method and I was still getting AF conformation at +20 so I just guessed where to set it but it was alot better. I didn't have time to figure it all out today but hopefully tomorrow.
Have you checked yours yet?
Jan 24, 2014 at 08:09 PM
p.16 #18Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Yes, I did on my 5DIII, then I MA'd my 300 with 2x and it needed about the same. I 'm thinking it may be my camera not the lenses. I am going to MA it on my 1DIV when I get a chance to determine if it is the lens or camera out of Calibration. Then I'll MA a different lens on my 5DIII. I used Snapsy's DotTune method and I was still getting AF conformation at +20 so I just guessed where to set it but it was alot better. I didn't have time to figure it all out...Show more →
Yes, I think I have to do it as well
I uploaded some shots on my secondary Flickr Page with Micro Adjustments. Please help me find the right one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98737992@N08/sets/72157640129432323/
Shot on a Tripod. Cable Release, Shutter Locked, 10sec Timer, Center Point Focus, One Shot Focus, Crop 50%,
Focused on the 'Come Visit !' text right in the middle.
Canon 7D, ISO 200, F8, 1/8 (I know but light was not good and Flash batteries were not charged - Will use on my 5D3 tests )
Images are named accordingly
1. First Image is Manual Focused for Reference
2. Second Image is Auto Focus with No Micro Adjustments
3. AFPlus1 ..... AFPlus5 (At this Point I knew I have to go other direction)
4. AFMinus1 .... AFMinus16
I guess AF Minus 4 -- AFMinus 8 is the range to look for on my Canon 7D
Yes, I think I have to do it as well
I uploaded some shots on my secondary Flickr Page with Micro Adjustments. Please help me find the right one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98737992@N08/sets/72157640129432323/
Shot on a Tripod. Cable Release, Shutter Locked, 10sec Timer, Center Point Focus, One Shot Focus, Crop 50%,
Focused on the 'Come Visit !' text right in the middle.
Canon 7D, ISO 200, F8, 1/8 (I know but light was not good and Flash batteries were not charged - Will use on my 5D3 tests )
Images are named accordingly
1. First Image is Manual Focused for Reference
2. Second Image is Auto Focus with No Micro Adjustments
3. AFPlus1 ..... AFPlus5 (At this Point I knew I have to go other direction)
4. AFMinus1 .... AFMinus16
I guess AF Minus 4 -- AFMinus 8 is the range to look for on my Canon 7D
Jan 24, 2014 at 08:55 PM
p.16 #19Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Itsed65 wrote:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/12062708655_c2b3fce717_b.jpg
Tamron test 19 by lennycarl08, on Flickr
Crop
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/12063108074_fd1e34398a_b.jpg
Tamron test 20 by lennycarl08, on FlickrI'm surprised no one else commented on these fine images.
Lots of detail in the Iris...
Impressive using the 5dIII, a little about how you attained these, handheld, tripod etc
Any BIFThanks! These were shot handheld from my van. The NWR is an auto tour route, and you have to stay in your car except for a few designated areas. These were actually shot almost straight up thorugh my sunroof
The biggest drawback I found was a bit of a slow autofocus, especially at full 600mm, when trying to track a few raptors in flight. I only saw a few though, so I didn't have much of a chance to sus it out on BIF. On slower birds, it worked fine.
I did manage to get this guy as he left...Show more →that hawk still had his eye on you once he started to take off......nice catch!
IndyFab wrote
Itsed65 wrote
I took mine to the Sacramento NWR to try it out yesterday with my 5D3.http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/12062708655_c2b3fce717_b.jpg
Tamron test 19 by lennycarl08, on Flickr
Crop
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/12063108074_fd1e34398a_b.jpg
Tamron test 20 by lennycarl08, on Flickr
Lots of detail in the Iris...
Impressive using the 5dIII, a little about how you attained these, handheld, tripod etc
Any BIF
The biggest drawback I found was a bit of a slow autofocus, especially at full 600mm, when trying to track a few raptors in flight. I only saw a few though, so I didn't have much of a chance to sus it out on BIF. On slower birds, it worked fine.
I did manage to get this guy as he left...Show more →that hawk still had his eye on you once he started to take off......nice catch!
Jan 24, 2014 at 09:13 PM
p.16 #20Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
ox0312 wrote:
Have you checked yours yet?Yes, I think I have to do it as well
I uploaded some shots on my secondary Flickr Page with Micro Adjustments. Please help me find the right one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98737992@N08/sets/72157640129432323/
Shot on a Tripod. Cable Release, Shutter Locked, 10sec Timer, Center Point Focus, One Shot Focus, Crop 50%,
Focused on the 'Come Visit !' text right in the middle.
Canon 7D, ISO 200, F8, 1/8 (I know but light was not good and Flash batteries were not charged - Will use on my 5D3 tests )
Images are named accordingly
1. First Image is Manual Focused for Reference
2. Second Image is Auto Focus with...Show more →
I honestly can't tell. When I try to zoom in it loses too much resolution, so I can't see the target clearly at all.
For mine I used the Dot Tune Method developed by an FM member called Snapsy.
Earlier quote
Yes, I did on my 5DIII, then I MA'd my 300 with 2x and it needed about the same. I 'm thinking it may be my camera not the lenses. I am going to MA it on my 1DIV when I get a chance to determine if it is the lens or camera out of Calibration. Then I'll MA a different lens on my 5DIII. I used Snapsy's DotTune method and I was still getting AF conformation at +20 so I just guessed where to set it but it was alot better. I didn't have time to figure it all out today but hopefully tomorrow.Have you checked yours yet?
I uploaded some shots on my secondary Flickr Page with Micro Adjustments. Please help me find the right one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98737992@N08/sets/72157640129432323/
Shot on a Tripod. Cable Release, Shutter Locked, 10sec Timer, Center Point Focus, One Shot Focus, Crop 50%,
Focused on the 'Come Visit !' text right in the middle.
Canon 7D, ISO 200, F8, 1/8 (I know but light was not good and Flash batteries were not charged - Will use on my 5D3 tests )
Images are named accordingly
1. First Image is Manual Focused for Reference
2. Second Image is Auto Focus with...Show more →
I honestly can't tell. When I try to zoom in it loses too much resolution, so I can't see the target clearly at all.
For mine I used the Dot Tune Method developed by an FM member called Snapsy.
Jan 24, 2014 at 09:33 PM