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Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Nikon F (FX) Review

Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD

Main Features

  • 150-600mm Focal Range
  • F5.0 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 95mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 1951g.
  • Diameter: 106mm
  • Length: 258mm
  • Min Focus Distance:2.7m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x
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Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC Overview

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is an Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

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Lens Mount

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.

Focal Range

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC 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.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 2.7m.

Aperture

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC 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 .

Optical Formula

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC's optical formula consists of 20 elements in 13 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • eBAND (Extended B
  • width & Angular Dependency) Coating

Lens Hood

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC 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 VC is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Heavy
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S
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35mm FF 2860gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 1780gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C
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35mm FF 1930gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Lens Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
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35mm FF 2010gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 150-600mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 4.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F5.0 - F6.3
Min Aperture F32.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 20
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular Dependency) Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 2.7m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1951g
Diameter 106mm
Length 258mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 95mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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