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Archive 2014Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
p.18 #1Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
BIF didn't cross my mind, but good point.
Jan 25, 2014 at 11:21 PM
p.18 #2Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Yeah, that bird shot isn't too sharp. It looks like bad technique, not the lens. He states he took a second shot. It looks sharper at even a lower shutter speed 1/500.
Second Owl shot with 150-600mm
Here is another flickr account with gulls in flight using the lens
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Second Owl shot with 150-600mm
Here is another flickr account with gulls in flight using the lens
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Jan 25, 2014 at 11:28 PM
p.18 #3Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
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Jan 26, 2014 at 12:13 AM
p.18 #4Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Big Country, care to share your impressions of the lens? Was the eagle hand held with vc on or off?
Jan 26, 2014 at 12:15 AM
p.18 #5Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
hand held, vc on. the 1st three were in the early bright morning light and i think it made getting good images tougher as i was metering off of the head to get the eye sharp.
1, 3 & 4 are @ f/8. #2 is @f/6.3. all are at 600mm. sometimes i am getting really nice images, sometimes i am not. for the money it's a great lens. i will be writing more thorough info in the coming weeks/months for those who are interested.
1, 3 & 4 are @ f/8. #2 is @f/6.3. all are at 600mm. sometimes i am getting really nice images, sometimes i am not. for the money it's a great lens. i will be writing more thorough info in the coming weeks/months for those who are interested.
Jan 26, 2014 at 12:26 AM
p.18 #6Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
big country, it looks like bif works just fine 
About that VC thing. Its' better at lower focal.
You can get 1/20s 200mm sharp shot. But it's hard. Harder than 70 200 L II.
It feels like one stop less VC than L lens from 150 to 400, and 2 stop less at 600.
On the AF side. 6D center AF is extremly good. It's no problem with such a slow lens under bad light.
About that VC thing. Its' better at lower focal.
You can get 1/20s 200mm sharp shot. But it's hard. Harder than 70 200 L II.
It feels like one stop less VC than L lens from 150 to 400, and 2 stop less at 600.
On the AF side. 6D center AF is extremly good. It's no problem with such a slow lens under bad light.
Jan 26, 2014 at 04:02 AM
p.18 #7Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Big Country, what camera was used, and AI servo or single shot.. single point, expanded ?.. Reason I ask, read reports by several saying that the AF is the week link with this lens for BIF, stationary static subjects is fine.
Perhaps the question should be, what settings did you find best for BIF at this early amount of time with lens.
Perhaps the question should be, what settings did you find best for BIF at this early amount of time with lens.
Jan 26, 2014 at 06:16 AM
p.18 #8Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Ill have to check and see. The af can be kinda tricky, especially at 600.
Jan 26, 2014 at 07:00 AM
p.18 #9Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
big country wrote:
hand held, vc on. the 1st three were in the early bright morning light and i think it made getting good images tougher as i was metering off of the head to get the eye sharp.
1, 3 & 4 are @ f/8. #2 is @f/6.3. all are at 600mm. sometimes i am getting really nice images, sometimes i am not. for the money it's a great lens. i will be writing more thorough info in the coming weeks/months for those who are interested.
I think a lot of us are interested in your impressions and we appreciate the testing. "For the money it's a great lens" is encouragement enough I think. Thanks again…
-Cam
hand held, vc on. the 1st three were in the early bright morning light and i think it made getting good images tougher as i was metering off of the head to get the eye sharp.
1, 3 & 4 are @ f/8. #2 is @f/6.3. all are at 600mm. sometimes i am getting really nice images, sometimes i am not. for the money it's a great lens. i will be writing more thorough info in the coming weeks/months for those who are interested.
I think a lot of us are interested in your impressions and we appreciate the testing. "For the money it's a great lens" is encouragement enough I think. Thanks again…
-Cam
Jan 26, 2014 at 10:20 AM
p.18 #10Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Anyone have a comparison on VC vs OS on the tamron vs Sigma 150-500. The siggy just got a 170 instant discount on B&H.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/sigma150500/Ntt/Sigma+150-500/N/0
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/sigma150500/Ntt/Sigma+150-500/N/0
Jan 26, 2014 at 10:28 AM
p.18 #11Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
kodakeos wrote:
Anyone have a comparison on VC vs OS on the tamron vs Sigma 150-500. The siggy just got a 170 instant discount on B&H.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/sigma150500/Ntt/Sigma+150-500/N/0
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1268310
Anyone have a comparison on VC vs OS on the tamron vs Sigma 150-500. The siggy just got a 170 instant discount on B&H.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/sigma150500/Ntt/Sigma+150-500/N/0
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1268310
Jan 26, 2014 at 10:53 AM
p.18 #12Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
PCKit wrote:
Wouldn't shipping and any taxes or fees be much less to just get it shipped over to you from B & H or Adorama?
All the Brits have to do Katherine is PM me as I'm off to NY in March
a small "carrier fee" will of course apply
Wouldn't shipping and any taxes or fees be much less to just get it shipped over to you from B & H or Adorama?
All the Brits have to do Katherine is PM me as I'm off to NY in March
a small "carrier fee" will of course apply Jan 26, 2014 at 11:12 AM
p.18 #13Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
The exif data is there . I have it in the dock on my Mac . [ EXIF Summary 1/4000s f/8.0 ISO1000 600mm ] Flying eagle
Nice shots of the Eagle . I had already decided to get the lens . I guess my standards are lower and what others complain about , looks good to me .
Been waiting for an upgrade to the 100-400 - wait is kind of over - less money and more reach .
One of the things I will be looking for is flare / ghosting - most other questions have been answered .
Nice shots of the Eagle . I had already decided to get the lens . I guess my standards are lower and what others complain about , looks good to me .
Been waiting for an upgrade to the 100-400 - wait is kind of over - less money and more reach .
One of the things I will be looking for is flare / ghosting - most other questions have been answered .
Jan 26, 2014 at 11:36 AM
p.18 #14Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
My subjective initial impression of the new Tamron 150-600mm:
I went out today and took about 150 or so images. Bitter cold, windy, and with bright sun and glare off the snow made the conditions harsh. My keeper rate was low, and only a very few were sharp. Much of this had to do with the conditions and limited opportunities, not to mention my handholding ability!
My initial impression is that the lens is well-made, moderately sharp, and the VC's effectiveness is similar to Canon's early IS system. It's limited, so I needed to keep the shutter speed way up. Anyone handholding Canon's latest telephoto lenses with their superb new IS may be spoiled, as I am.
BIF were a wash, but on the 1D Mark IV body this was similar to what I get with a 2x attached to a bare Canon tele like the 300mm 2.8. Maybe the 5d Mk III or 1DX would be a little better. No surprise here. I need to try again with larger birds and in better conditions.
I don't like how easily the focal length can be adjusted. One slight movement of your hand will send it from 600mm to 300 or 400mm without you even realizing it. It's very loose and easily moved. Some may like that, but I don't. It will take some getting used to.
I still think that for the money, this is an outstanding buy--a tremendous bargain at this price. I can see already it is a versatile and capable option under most conditions, as long as your expectations are realistic.
Here are a few of the better ones, downsized and processed (minimally) for web display.
Brian M.
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I went out today and took about 150 or so images. Bitter cold, windy, and with bright sun and glare off the snow made the conditions harsh. My keeper rate was low, and only a very few were sharp. Much of this had to do with the conditions and limited opportunities, not to mention my handholding ability!
My initial impression is that the lens is well-made, moderately sharp, and the VC's effectiveness is similar to Canon's early IS system. It's limited, so I needed to keep the shutter speed way up. Anyone handholding Canon's latest telephoto lenses with their superb new IS may be spoiled, as I am.
BIF were a wash, but on the 1D Mark IV body this was similar to what I get with a 2x attached to a bare Canon tele like the 300mm 2.8. Maybe the 5d Mk III or 1DX would be a little better. No surprise here. I need to try again with larger birds and in better conditions.
I don't like how easily the focal length can be adjusted. One slight movement of your hand will send it from 600mm to 300 or 400mm without you even realizing it. It's very loose and easily moved. Some may like that, but I don't. It will take some getting used to.
I still think that for the money, this is an outstanding buy--a tremendous bargain at this price. I can see already it is a versatile and capable option under most conditions, as long as your expectations are realistic.
Here are a few of the better ones, downsized and processed (minimally) for web display.
Brian M.
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Jan 26, 2014 at 01:39 PM
p.18 #15Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
brimull wrote:
My subjective initial impression of the new Tamron 150-600mm:
I went out today and took about 150 or so images. Bitter cold, windy, and with bright sun and glare off the snow made the conditions harsh. My keeper rate was low, and only a very few were sharp. Much of this had to do with the conditions and limited opportunities, not to mention my handholding ability!
My initial impression is that the lens is well-made, moderately sharp, and the VC's effectiveness is similar to Canon's early IS system. It's limited, so I needed to keep the shutter speed way up. Anyone handholding...Show more →
Hi Brian,
The shots look very good to me, especially considering just learning the lens. If the conditions are anything like this location it gets hard just to feel your fingers no less the buttons on the camera, making it that much more difficult to shoot.
It doesn't sound like we should be expecting miracles from our lens since you're at least the second person to relay it.
The question I have for you is, doesn't the lens zoom lock work and hold the zoom where you want it to be? At least I thought there was one from me reading about the lens.
My subjective initial impression of the new Tamron 150-600mm:
I went out today and took about 150 or so images. Bitter cold, windy, and with bright sun and glare off the snow made the conditions harsh. My keeper rate was low, and only a very few were sharp. Much of this had to do with the conditions and limited opportunities, not to mention my handholding ability!
My initial impression is that the lens is well-made, moderately sharp, and the VC's effectiveness is similar to Canon's early IS system. It's limited, so I needed to keep the shutter speed way up. Anyone handholding...Show more →
Hi Brian,
The shots look very good to me, especially considering just learning the lens. If the conditions are anything like this location it gets hard just to feel your fingers no less the buttons on the camera, making it that much more difficult to shoot.
It doesn't sound like we should be expecting miracles from our lens since you're at least the second person to relay it.The question I have for you is, doesn't the lens zoom lock work and hold the zoom where you want it to be? At least I thought there was one from me reading about the lens.
Jan 26, 2014 at 01:57 PM
p.18 #16Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
sfink161 wrote:
Hi Brian,
The shots look very good to me, especially considering just learning the lens. If the conditions are anything like this location it gets hard just to feel your fingers no less the buttons on the camera, making it that much more difficult to shoot. It doesn't sound like we should be expecting miracles from our lens since you're at least the second person to relay it.
The question I have for you is, doesn't the lens zoom lock work and hold the zoom where you want it to be? At least I thought there was one from me reading...Show more →
It locks at the short end, 150mm, but not anywhere else. The focal adjustment collar is near where I place my support hand when handholding, and if you're moving often as I often am, it's easily turned. It's not a defect in the lens, it's just not to my liking. To some it may be fine the way it is. I'm not used to it.
Brian M.
Hi Brian,
The shots look very good to me, especially considering just learning the lens. If the conditions are anything like this location it gets hard just to feel your fingers no less the buttons on the camera, making it that much more difficult to shoot.
It doesn't sound like we should be expecting miracles from our lens since you're at least the second person to relay it.The question I have for you is, doesn't the lens zoom lock work and hold the zoom where you want it to be? At least I thought there was one from me reading...Show more →
It locks at the short end, 150mm, but not anywhere else. The focal adjustment collar is near where I place my support hand when handholding, and if you're moving often as I often am, it's easily turned. It's not a defect in the lens, it's just not to my liking. To some it may be fine the way it is. I'm not used to it.
Brian M.
Jan 26, 2014 at 02:31 PM
p.18 #17Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
brimull wrote:
The shots look very good to me, especially considering just learning the lens. If the conditions are anything like this location it gets hard just to feel your fingers no less the buttons on the camera, making it that much more difficult to shoot. It doesn't sound like we should be expecting miracles from our lens since you're at least the second person to relay it.
The question I have for you is, doesn't the lens zoom lock work and hold the zoom where you want it to be? At least I thought there was one from me reading about the lens.It locks at the short end, 150mm, but not anywhere else. The focal adjustment collar is near where I place my support hand when handholding, and if you're moving often as I often am, it's easily turned. It's not a defect in the lens, it's just not to my liking. To some it may be fine the way it is. I'm not used to it.
Brian M.
This is a favorite feature of the 100-400L IS that is seldom emphasized: that it locks at any focal length. I find this handy at times, besides locking it down for compact size to transport.
sfink161 wrote
Hi Brian,The shots look very good to me, especially considering just learning the lens. If the conditions are anything like this location it gets hard just to feel your fingers no less the buttons on the camera, making it that much more difficult to shoot.
It doesn't sound like we should be expecting miracles from our lens since you're at least the second person to relay it.The question I have for you is, doesn't the lens zoom lock work and hold the zoom where you want it to be? At least I thought there was one from me reading about the lens.
Brian M.
This is a favorite feature of the 100-400L IS that is seldom emphasized: that it locks at any focal length. I find this handy at times, besides locking it down for compact size to transport.
Jan 26, 2014 at 02:43 PM
p.18 #18Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Gunzorro wrote:
This is a favorite feature of the 100-400L IS that is seldom emphasized: that it locks at any focal length. I find this handy at times, besides locking it down for compact size to transport.
Agreed.
This is a favorite feature of the 100-400L IS that is seldom emphasized: that it locks at any focal length. I find this handy at times, besides locking it down for compact size to transport.
Agreed.
Jan 26, 2014 at 02:45 PM
p.18 #19Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
brimull wrote:
It locks at the short end, 150mm, but not anywhere else. The focal adjustment collar is near where I place my support hand when handholding, and if you're moving often as I often am, it's easily turned. It's not a defect in the lens, it's just not to my liking. To some it may be fine the way it is. I'm not used to it.
Brian M.
I agree, it doesn't make sense. Why limit the locking to only the 150mm and not the entire zoom range? Poor design decision IMO. I hope that I can get used to it but it does sound disappointing. That's for the heads up.
It locks at the short end, 150mm, but not anywhere else. The focal adjustment collar is near where I place my support hand when handholding, and if you're moving often as I often am, it's easily turned. It's not a defect in the lens, it's just not to my liking. To some it may be fine the way it is. I'm not used to it.
Brian M.
I agree, it doesn't make sense. Why limit the locking to only the 150mm and not the entire zoom range? Poor design decision IMO. I hope that I can get used to it but it does sound disappointing. That's for the heads up.
Jan 26, 2014 at 03:06 PM
p.18 #20Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
That seems to be common among other lenses - both my 24-70 and my 18-135 lock only at the shortest focal length, presumably for storage.
Jan 26, 2014 at 03:20 PM