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Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD F(FX) Mount 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: 1,951g / 4.29 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 106mm x 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 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 F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeExcellent
SportsExcellent
PortraitPoor
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingPoor
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroFair

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35mm FF 1930gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
600mm reach great for Wildlife Photography
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Heavy


Lens Mount

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is compatible with cameras that have a 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.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has a maximum diameter of 106mm and total length of 258mm. It weighs 1951g / 68.8 oz.

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC 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 VC:

  • 95mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 95mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 95mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




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

The 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.

Tripod Collar

With a total length of 258mm and a weight of 1951g, the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC 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.

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.

Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Tamron 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 VC: 0.34x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD: 0.34x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM: 0.33x - (Compare)

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 .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
150mm F5 F32
600mm F6.3 F40

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

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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 1,970 g / 4.33 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS S Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS S
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35mm FF 2,100 g / 4.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 2,860 g / 6.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
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35mm FF 2300 g / 5.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF Lens Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
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35mm FF 1237 g / 2.72 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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 2860 g / 6.29 lb 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 1780 g / 3.92 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG Lens Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG
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35mm FF 15700 g / 34.54 lb 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 1930 g / 4.25 lb 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 2010 g / 4.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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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 Rotary (extending)
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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