In this review, we will be comparing Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC, two Telephoto Zoom lenses by Tamron. Both lenses have the same focal range of 150-600mm but different max apertures: Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a max aperture of F5-6.3 while the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has a max aperture of F5.0 - F6.3.
We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.
What type of photography are the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 |
Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC |
| Bird/Wildlife | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sports | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portrait | Poor | Poor |
| Travel | Poor | Poor |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Wedding | Poor | Poor |
| Walk Around | Fair | Fair |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Fair | Fair |
| Macro | Fair | Fair |
Size and Weight Comparison
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC weighs 1951g, 2% (59g) lighter than the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2's weight of 2010g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of 150-600mm and the fastest aperture of F5-6.3.