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Posted: 1/3/2015 11:29:09 PM EDT

So, I decided to give the new Tamron 150-600 telezoom a shot. I sold my Canon 100-400 (original version, not the new one) and picked up the Tamron. Took it to the local nature preserve this afternoon and took a few shots with it.
Here are the results. All shots from a tripod.

Posted: 1/3/2015 11:52:42 PM EDT

[#1]

Nice. I've been eyeballing a Sigma 150-500 for when I finally get a camera. I'll have to see what Tamron goes for.

Posted: 1/3/2015 11:53:42 PM EDT

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Nice. I've been eyeballing a Sigma 150-500 for when I finally get a camera. I'll have to see what Tamron goes for.

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A little over a grand.

Posted: 1/4/2015 3:07:57 AM EDT

[#3]

Very nice, impressive shots. Were you using teleconverters before?

Posted: 1/4/2015 7:21:59 AM EDT

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Before? Not sure I understand. You mean with the 100-400? No, I couldn't autofocus with that lens using a TC and the IQ probably would have sucked anyway.

Posted: 1/4/2015 3:53:29 PM EDT

[#5]

A few more from this lens from this morning:

Posted: 1/5/2015 5:33:23 PM EDT

[#6]

Awesome shots.

Posted: 1/6/2015 12:40:26 AM EDT

[#7]

Wow. Nice.
A full frame 5D body I assume?

Posted: 1/6/2015 12:42:15 AM EDT

[#8]

Very Nice!

Posted: 1/6/2015 6:48:02 AM EDT

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A full frame 5D body I assume?

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No, a 7D.

Posted: 1/9/2015 5:28:13 PM EDT

[#10]

What are your thoughts on this lens so far?

Posted: 1/9/2015 7:09:57 PM EDT

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Well, it's obviously slower than a 600 f4 prime would be and also slower focusing. It's also got a lot of plastic in it, so don't be dropping it on the ground much. It's hard to hand-hold in anything but bright sunlight due to its focal length. It's much better on a tripod. It's very sharp though, when you do your part. For the money, it's a freaking steal. Getting to 600 would cost you a minimum of almost $4000 in a Canon and that's buying a used 300 2.8 and a used 2X teleconverter. Pretty much the same for Nikon.

Posted: 1/9/2015 7:11:59 PM EDT

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Well, it's obviously slower than a 600 f4 prime would be and also slower focusing. It's also got a lot of plastic in it, so don't be dropping it on the ground much. It's hard to hand-hold in anything but bright sunlight due to its focal length. It's much better on a tripod. It's very sharp though, when you do your part. For the money, it's a freaking steal. Getting to 600 would cost you a minimum of almost $4000 in a Canon and that's buying a used 300 2.8 and a used 2X teleconverter. Pretty much the same for Nikon.

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What are your thoughts on this lens so far?

Well, it's obviously slower than a 600 f4 prime would be and also slower focusing. It's also got a lot of plastic in it, so don't be dropping it on the ground much. It's hard to hand-hold in anything but bright sunlight due to its focal length. It's much better on a tripod. It's very sharp though, when you do your part. For the money, it's a freaking steal. Getting to 600 would cost you a minimum of almost $4000 in a Canon and that's buying a used 300 2.8 and a used 2X teleconverter. Pretty much the same for Nikon.

Do you have a good monopod to try it on?

I just picked up a refurb 300mm f4 is and a 1.4x III converter for my 7dmii today. Can't wait.

Posted: 1/9/2015 7:34:52 PM EDT

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Do you have a good monopod to try it on?

I just picked up a refurb 300mm f4 is and a 1.4x III converter for my 7dmii today. Can't wait.

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What are your thoughts on this lens so far?

Well, it's obviously slower than a 600 f4 prime would be and also slower focusing. It's also got a lot of plastic in it, so don't be dropping it on the ground much. It's hard to hand-hold in anything but bright sunlight due to its focal length. It's much better on a tripod. It's very sharp though, when you do your part. For the money, it's a freaking steal. Getting to 600 would cost you a minimum of almost $4000 in a Canon and that's buying a used 300 2.8 and a used 2X teleconverter. Pretty much the same for Nikon.

Do you have a good monopod to try it on?

I just picked up a refurb 300mm f4 is and a 1.4x III converter for my 7dmii today. Can't wait.

I do have a good monopod and I intend to try it but I haven't had the opportunity yet.

Posted: 1/9/2015 7:40:47 PM EDT

[#14]

Nice shots, Circle Bar B?

Posted: 1/9/2015 8:01:19 PM EDT

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Yeah. Been a bit slow there this winter so far, actually.

Posted: 1/11/2015 11:54:40 PM EDT

[#16]

Got this shot yesterday hand-held at 600mm about 1/1250s.

Posted: 1/12/2015 9:00:32 AM EDT

[#17]

I always click on your threads.......your pics always rock.

Posted: 3/8/2015 12:57:14 AM EDT

[#18]

Another shot with the Tamron, this one with my new Canon 7D MKII.

Posted: 3/8/2015 9:27:05 AM EDT

[#19]

Great shots!

Posted: 3/8/2015 4:47:31 PM EDT

[#20]

Very cool. This is a very intriguing lens. The price is amazing for the focal length. I might have to break down.

Posted: 3/15/2015 8:32:39 PM EDT

[#21]

I'm saving up for this lens. I have a Nikon 300mm F4 ED right now, which doesn't have much reach on a full frame sensor.

I'm half way there, hopefully I'll have enough saved up in a couple weeks to order one.

Can't wait to see how it works with my D600!

Some great shots by the way.

Posted: 3/15/2015 11:56:29 PM EDT

[#22]

I see pixelations.

JK, nice work, love the bird tossing a fish in to his mouth.

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