Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
A Mount cameras.
The Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
What type of photography is the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Stabilization On/Off Switch on Lens |
| Focus Range Limiter |
| Distance Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Tripod Collar |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Zoom Lock |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| 600mm reach great for Wildlife Photography |
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| Lens Extends while zooming |
| Slow Aperture at Wide end |
| Slow Aperture at Tele end |
| Variable Aperture |
| Heavy |
| Pricey |
Lens Mount
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is compatible with cameras that have a 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.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a maximum diameter of 106mm and a total length of 258mm when not extended. It weighs 2010g / 70.9 oz.
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a filter thread of 95mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2:
You can also check All Sony Alpha Mount Lenses with 95mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 225 - 900mm.
Weather Sealings
The Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A99 II, Sony A77 II and Sony A99.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 258mm and a weight of 2010g, the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Zoom Method
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Zoom Lock
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x with a minimum focusing distance of 2.2m.
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Sony Alpha mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f5 and a minimum aperture of f32 at 150mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f40 at 600mm .
| Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
|
150mm
|
F5 |
F32 |
|
600mm
|
F6.3 |
F40 |
Optical Formula
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 13 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- eBAND (Extended B
- width & Angular Dependency) CoatingFluorine Coating
Lens Hood
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 in Other Lens Mounts
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