This topic is in the 2014 archive. You can read it and like its posts here. It is read only.
Archive 2014Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
p.31 #1Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
big country wrote:
it's fine for static images in good light. af leaves something to be desired in low light or AI servo. a few weeks back i posted 1 image of an eagle in flight, that was because it was the only decent photo out of the sequence.
Can you elaborate on the AF issues you're having in low light? I don't find it any worse than any other f/6.3 lens, given the limitations of the camera bodies themselves. The AI Servo (BIF) issues are another matter. I'm on average getting 1 to 3 shots out of a sequence of 10 images. This is certainly below the 7 to 9 images out of 10, I get with the 300mm f/2.8. But it hardly seems fair comparing a f/2.8 lens to a f/6.3 lens (or $7,000 to $1,200 lens).
it's fine for static images in good light. af leaves something to be desired in low light or AI servo. a few weeks back i posted 1 image of an eagle in flight, that was because it was the only decent photo out of the sequence.
Can you elaborate on the AF issues you're having in low light? I don't find it any worse than any other f/6.3 lens, given the limitations of the camera bodies themselves. The AI Servo (BIF) issues are another matter. I'm on average getting 1 to 3 shots out of a sequence of 10 images. This is certainly below the 7 to 9 images out of 10, I get with the 300mm f/2.8. But it hardly seems fair comparing a f/2.8 lens to a f/6.3 lens (or $7,000 to $1,200 lens).
Feb 18, 2014 at 08:45 PM
p.31 #2Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Seeing all this. All of us on the Nikon side are going to have to see how this plays out when we get ours for af-c. if nothing else at least I have and f-4 300mm prime that would give me 600mm with a 2x tc. Does hope it works out though
Feb 19, 2014 at 12:59 AM
p.31 #3Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Hi Jeff, I have found the AF to be lacking, especially at 600mm, especially with lower contrast subjects like my red dobie.
more coming soon!
more coming soon!
Feb 19, 2014 at 01:21 AM
p.31 #4Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Placed my order yesterday and Lens should arrive tomorrow, CANT WAIT to try this puppy out on my 6D my lens collection is complete for now HAHA
Feb 19, 2014 at 10:41 AM
p.31 #5Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
thomashammer78 wrote:
Placed my order yesterday and Lens should arrive tomorrow, CANT WAIT to try this puppy out on my 6D my lens collection is complete for now HAHA
Congrats on the purchase.
I believe you'll like the results with your 6D. I have with mine.
Placed my order yesterday and Lens should arrive tomorrow, CANT WAIT to try this puppy out on my 6D my lens collection is complete for now HAHA
Congrats on the purchase.
I believe you'll like the results with your 6D. I have with mine.
Feb 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM
p.31 #6Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
cameron12x wrote:
Congrats on the purchase.
I believe you'll like the results with your 6D. I have with mine.
you didnt have to do any micro adjustments or anything did you?
thomashammer78 wrote
Placed my order yesterday and Lens should arrive tomorrow, CANT WAIT to try this puppy out on my 6D my lens collection is complete for now HAHAI believe you'll like the results with your 6D. I have with mine.
you didnt have to do any micro adjustments or anything did you?
Feb 19, 2014 at 12:15 PM
p.31 #7Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
My first Robin of the year in my back yard plus a house finch, both taken with 150-600 mm @600mm. Just playing around this morning. So far, I'm plenty happy with the lens for what I use it for.
 |
||
 © dsr1 2014 |
||
 |
|
||
 © dsr1 2014 |
||
|
Feb 19, 2014 at 12:40 PM
p.31 #8Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
thomashammer78 wrote:
Congrats on the purchase.
I believe you'll like the results with your 6D. I have with mine.you didnt have to do any micro adjustments or anything did you?
I haven't had time to do that yet, but it was very good out of the box.
I may try to do it this weekend.
Very nice images, dsr1. Any micro adjustments for your lens/body combination?
cameron12x wrote
thomashammer78 wrote
Placed my order yesterday and Lens should arrive tomorrow, CANT WAIT to try this puppy out on my 6D my lens collection is complete for now HAHAI believe you'll like the results with your 6D. I have with mine.
I haven't had time to do that yet, but it was very good out of the box.
I may try to do it this weekend.
Very nice images, dsr1. Any micro adjustments for your lens/body combination?
Feb 19, 2014 at 12:48 PM
p.31 #9Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
I'm having fun and enjoying mine.
Bigger file here. higher res
 |
||
 |
||
|
Bigger file here. higher res
Feb 19, 2014 at 01:07 PM
p.31 #10Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Happy with mine also
Shot at 600mm
Shot at 600mm
Feb 19, 2014 at 06:49 PM
p.31 #11Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
cameron12x wrote:
Congrats on the purchase.
I believe you'll like the results with your 6D. I have with mine.you didnt have to do any micro adjustments or anything did you?I haven't had time to do that yet, but it was very good out of the box.
I may try to do it this weekend.
Very nice images, dsr1. Any micro adjustments for your lens/body combination?
I did a -2 adjustment ar 600 mm. Actually I'm thinking about doing the adjustment again just ti double check. I've seen some images that are a lot sharper than mine.
thomashammer78 wrote
cameron12x wrote
thomashammer78 wrote
Placed my order yesterday and Lens should arrive tomorrow, CANT WAIT to try this puppy out on my 6D my lens collection is complete for now HAHAI believe you'll like the results with your 6D. I have with mine.
I may try to do it this weekend.
Very nice images, dsr1. Any micro adjustments for your lens/body combination?
I did a -2 adjustment ar 600 mm. Actually I'm thinking about doing the adjustment again just ti double check. I've seen some images that are a lot sharper than mine.
Feb 19, 2014 at 11:39 PM
p.31 #12Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Got mine today!
AI Servo on 5D3 works on ALL points, also the side ones.
AF seems fine even now: 1h before dark, very grey day, shooting grey pidgeons.
I can't comment on tracking because of my (poor) skill.
AI Servo on 5D3 works on ALL points, also the side ones.
AF seems fine even now: 1h before dark, very grey day, shooting grey pidgeons.
I can't comment on tracking because of my (poor) skill.
Feb 20, 2014 at 09:15 AM
p.31 #13Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
So what do you store your Tamron lens in since it doesnt come with a fitted bag like Canon's lenses do?
just your regular camera bag?
just your regular camera bag?
Feb 21, 2014 at 06:53 AM
p.31 #14Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
See Page 12 of this thread. LowePro 13x32 lens case is recommended.
Mark
Mark
Feb 21, 2014 at 07:39 AM
p.31 #16Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
1/320s f/8.0 at 600.0mm iso1000
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
1/2500s f/8.0 at 600.0mm iso640
1/320s f/8.0 at 600.0mm iso1000
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
1/2500s f/8.0 at 600.0mm iso640
Feb 22, 2014 at 05:54 PM
p.31 #18Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Very nice images, dsr1. Any micro adjustments for your lens/body combination?
I did a -2 adjustment ar 600 mm. Actually I'm thinking about doing the adjustment again just ti double check. I've seen some images that are a lot sharper than mine.
Just wondering at what distance you did MA ?
On my 35-350 at about 300 mm - 20 feet +4 , at 60 feet +8 but the lens is 20 + years and using a 7 D .
Feb 23, 2014 at 01:43 PM
p.31 #19Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
http://www.tamron-usa.com/enews/archives/2014/feb214_burian.php
I just got this from them . He was using a 6 D . Does not say anything not already posted . Does give his site tho .
I just got this from them . He was using a 6 D . Does not say anything not already posted . Does give his site tho .
Feb 25, 2014 at 05:05 PM
p.31 #20Early Adopters - Tamron 150-600mm
Wow, this looks pretty good! Nice job!
Feb 26, 2014 at 01:56 AM