If you are doing to take a lens for travel by plane, etc, then it is a no brainer. Taking that 200-600 in travel is a menace. This can easily fit into a bag pack and is optically not that much different if you don't consider the difference between 500-600. With almost $800 cheaper, I think this is a good value for money.
was just to longwood gardens, used the 20-40 tamron on a sony a7cII, at 12,500 iso, this camera handled this very well, printing at an 8 x 10, came out sharp and clear. cant waint to try the 150-500 tamron. tamron rocks.
Thank you for including maximum magnification and not just closest focusing distance. I dislike when reviewers don’t say what the maximum magnification is.
Thanks for the review. I have just noticed on Tamron's website that this lens is now available soon for the Fujifilm X-Mount! It could be a good alternative to the Fuji 150-600mm lens.
Hey there! I’m on the verge of buying this exact lens for my Sony A7R3, have you found any issues with it? It seems absolutely amazing but what Chris said about the lighting at 500mm is that really a reason to stay away?
I tested magnification vs focal length on my copy of this lens, and interestingly, the highest magnification is not at 150 mm, but at around 200 mm. A little longer object distance and higher magnification. Even better!
I love that his daughter is leaning into the job of unwitting portrait subject. If dad is going to keep using you as his model, might as well have fun with it.
Great video as always! Thumps up. What I would like to see in the future is: A test of a "budget" lens on a budget body. We already have pictures of this lens on a high megapixel body. I would have loved to see this lens perform on an A7III for example
I bought the Tamron 150-500 and if you zoom in to 499mm it will be at f6.3. Just a heads up if you are planning on buying the lens for an aps-c body, it is kinda hard to hold that combination without a battery grip.
After year what would you say about lens? Still got it? Are you happy with it? I Plan to get it on a6600 and wonder if AF and image quality is real upgrade to replace 70-350 for wildlife/birding
@@Patrick-vi9xr I still got it! And still happy with my purchase. I now have the Sony a6400 which works amazing with the Tamron. The auto focus is fast and tracks birds extremely well. I tend to shoot most my shots at 500mm w/ an aps/c sensor which is equivalent to 750mm so I do feel like the upgrade would be worth it from the 70-350
@@zanemoore8295 I just got it now, did few tests on some flats against sony 70-350, and its sharper across whole frame and a litte better contrast @300mm and @500mm than sony 70-350@350mm. Only downside for now it's that tamron feels like a bazooka, now when I look back on sony 70-350 it looks so tiny to tarmon :D, can't test AF yet because of bad weather.
Im using Sigma 50-500/4-6.3 and yes it needs light. But it is perfectly usable on daylight. Usually shooting with F8-F11. F6.7@500mm is ok to keep the lens in affordable price range. Zoom ending with F4@500mm will cost like small car .)
Nice review. However, in practice f/6.7 is pretty much the same as f/6.3, it's just 1/5 of a stop. Therefore, the issue of slower shutter speeds should apply to all these lenses that are slower than f/5.6.
I bought the aftermarket collar for $49 and it works perfectly. Of course I got the Sigma before the Tamron came out, but the Sigma has done very well on my A9.
I wonder how this Tamron behaves on the Fuji X-H2s (or maybe the other way around) regarding motorsports, which almost always involves zooming in and out during video.
I prefer the zoom on the HC-X2000 camcorder for video use better, it's 25-600mm equivalent. Built in NDs, tiny and convenient. Maximum bokeh isn't everything, though this is a nice budget tele lens for mirrorless setups. As usual, this is an excellent review :)
Just watched your review. Well done. I do have a question for you though I’m very green when it comes to photography I just ordered the same lens and I’m trying to figure out on some of your steel shots how you knew what the millimeter distance was on those particular photos, I have a Sony a7 iii and my kit lens it shows me on the display screen, the millimeters and distance but when I use a Tamron it doesn’t do that. Thank you.
I was considering getting one of these, but then I saw the weight! I don't know if I can handle a lens 2.5x my current 70-300mm. 750mm on a cropped body sounds mighty appealing, though.
I've just bought this combo 2 days ago, coming from a D850 and Tamron 100-400. On my first time in the local park shooting birds hand held it felt like image stabilization wasn't switched on. I tried all 3 settings on the lens without improvement. Checking the in-camera 'Steady Shot' an alert said "Invalid with this Lens". I set the second adjustment "Steady Shot Adjust" to manual and "Focal Length" to 500mm, but I don't notice any difference. Am I doing something wrong?? Still getting familiar with the Sony menus, but image stabilization was much better with the D850 and 100-400. Disappointing. Best Alan Wilson.
boight this paired with teleconverter x1.4 with my a7iii absolutely good combo ...and I didnt regret not buying the sigma 150-600 or mb sony 200-600 ...I bought it secondhand $1000
@@thetravellingbloke2992 Never had the pleasure to see him unfortunately, but I did get some shots of his daughter dangling chickens from a platform for crocs to snatch 😂
Now that this lens has been released for the Nikon Z Mount, I would love to see an update to this video with the Z Mount version. I would expect similar Image Quality to the Sony E Mount in this video, but I wonder if Nikon limits the burst performance like Sony does.
It's actually my foot that got injured, and unfortunately makes it very hard to get around. But I'm healing and will be fine shortly I'm sure. Thanks for your concern! 😀
I would like you to compare this Tamron 150-500 lens with the Sony 70-350 (105-525mm equiv when using a full-frame Sony body in crop mode). If anyone has the experience, please do share. Why Sony might be preferred, is the issue of weight. Tamron is 3X heavier. 1,725g (60.8 oz) add 155g (5.5 oz) for tripod mount; Sony equals 625g (22.1 oz).
Didn't test both on FF, but tested them on a6600, tamron is sharper, have more contrast and less CA @350-500 than sony @350, stabilization for photo is similiar, for video sony 70-350 better. When u compare size/weight its huge, I tought that I won't feel much difference, but 625g vs 1725g strain muscles a lot, but im getting used to it and can say that a6600+150-500 is great combo for wildlife, so much easier to sneak to animals.
Chris, does the 6.3 on the Sony make that much difference compared to the 6.7 on the Tamron? I know it’s 6.7 at 500 vs 6.3 at 600 but nobody buys a 200-600 to shoot at 500mm.
@@tonyzhu403 It's a *lot* larger (couldn't find any of the Sigmas, but they're about the same size as the Tamron G2): camerasize.com/compact/#713.977,713.598.6,ha,t
I was thinking the same thing. Every Telephoto lens in this range is between 5.6 and 6.7. You always have to work with higher than 100 ISO. Even in bright conditions.
@@Ildskalli But that's 600mm. The Sigma 100-400mm is a lot smaller, that's also an F6.3. I would wish for it to be F6.3, just 1/3 of a stop faster. At this range, any little bit helps, eh?
@@tonyzhu403 You said that the Sigma 150-600mm C isn't much larger. But it is, simply because of physics. You can wish all you want, it won't change anything.
@tdawry I realise this comment is almost a year old, but what makes the 150-600mm problematic? I'm considering either the sigma or the tamron so every bit of information helps.
I've had problems with 2 copies of this lens and basically not finding it very sharp on my A6600 but I've downloaded some of your raw files and they look pretty good
The more recent Sony bodies and lenses negotiate higher bandwidth communication. All we know is no third-party device has done that so far. Sony also has a few lenses limited to 20 FPS. 15 FPS is not the only limit. The Sony E 16 F2.8 can't even do 15 FPS--but it tracks alright while recording video.
These are full-frame lenses, so I doubt Tamron will adapt them for APS-C Fuji X. In an interview, they mentioned Sony E mount and Canon RF mount as two areas of growth. My expectation is that we will see RF lenses in the near future and continued E mount releases. Sony also owns a 10% share in Tamron and is more open with the E mount platform, which is why we likely see the preference in that platform.
I find the stabilisation (VC) on this lens pretty useless, at least on my A7R3. The lowest shutter speed I can go at 500mm is 1/500, which is just the same as applying the '1/focal-length' rule which makes it appear the the VC is not doing anything at all. I'd be interested to know whether people find it any better on other bodies.
That sad to hear beacuse I just ordered it for my a6600 and was hoping that it has similiar stabilization to 70-350 which gives me possiblity to shoot 1/15 @ 350mm
After tests on my a6600 i must say that VC is not bad, nearly equal to my 70-350, with tamron I could get lowest to 1/60 @ 500mm(750mm eqv) and get tack sharp photo. With video tamron is not the best idea, weird jumping happens. Want to notice that I used 70-350 with protection filter and it didn't degrade image at all, while tamron is very sensitive for filters and also dust on front glass, it degrade image quality greatly, non usable with filters or dust, no idea why, its look like shake blurr on 100% of images.
Jordan's slick af on the steel drum
If you are doing to take a lens for travel by plane, etc, then it is a no brainer. Taking that 200-600 in travel is a menace. This can easily fit into a bag pack and is optically not that much different if you don't consider the difference between 500-600. With almost $800 cheaper, I think this is a good value for money.
Actually I like Jordan’s Music I really felt like a safari.
was just to longwood gardens, used the 20-40 tamron on a sony a7cII, at 12,500 iso, this camera handled this very well, printing at an 8 x 10, came out sharp and clear. cant waint to try the 150-500 tamron. tamron rocks.
Thank you for including maximum magnification and not just closest focusing distance. I dislike when reviewers don’t say what the maximum magnification is.
The framing of that peacock sample photo is stunning
Thanks for the review. I have just noticed on Tamron's website that this lens is now available soon for the Fujifilm X-Mount! It could be a good alternative to the Fuji 150-600mm lens.
Bought this lens and the image quality on this is mind blowing.
Hey there! I’m on the verge of buying this exact lens for my Sony A7R3, have you found any issues with it? It seems absolutely amazing but what Chris said about the lighting at 500mm is that really a reason to stay away?
I tested magnification vs focal length on my copy of this lens, and interestingly, the highest magnification is not at 150 mm, but at around 200 mm. A little longer object distance and higher magnification. Even better!
I love that his daughter is leaning into the job of unwitting portrait subject. If dad is going to keep using you as his model, might as well have fun with it.
Great video as always! Thumps up.
What I would like to see in the future is: A test of a "budget" lens on a budget body.
We already have pictures of this lens on a high megapixel body. I would have loved to see this lens perform on an A7III for example
A very good Tamron zoom only kit for E mount from 17 to 500 mm? I'm impressed. I loved my 150-600 G2.
Even today It’s still a great performer
I bought the Tamron 150-500 and if you zoom in to 499mm it will be at f6.3. Just a heads up if you are planning on buying the lens for an aps-c body, it is kinda hard to hold that combination without a battery grip.
I don't think that's how lenses work. It just registeres as f6.3 while it's actually something like f6.69.
After year what would you say about lens? Still got it? Are you happy with it? I Plan to get it on a6600 and wonder if AF and image quality is real upgrade to replace 70-350 for wildlife/birding
@@Patrick-vi9xr I still got it! And still happy with my purchase. I now have the Sony a6400 which works amazing with the Tamron. The auto focus is fast and tracks birds extremely well. I tend to shoot most my shots at 500mm w/ an aps/c sensor which is equivalent to 750mm so I do feel like the upgrade would be worth it from the 70-350
@@zanemoore8295 I just got it now, did few tests on some flats against sony 70-350, and its sharper across whole frame and a litte better contrast @300mm and @500mm than sony 70-350@350mm. Only downside for now it's that tamron feels like a bazooka, now when I look back on sony 70-350 it looks so tiny to tarmon :D, can't test AF yet because of bad weather.
@@zanemoore8295 do you find 750mm reach enough for wild life photography? I do own an A6000 and bought a Tamron 150-500. Havent tried it yet tho.
Im using Sigma 50-500/4-6.3 and yes it needs light. But it is perfectly usable on daylight. Usually shooting with F8-F11.
F6.7@500mm is ok to keep the lens in affordable price range. Zoom ending with F4@500mm will cost like small car .)
There is no zoom ending in 500/4, excluding the ridiculous Sigma 200-500/2.8
Really hope we get Tamron lenses outside sony e mount
Nice review. However, in practice f/6.7 is pretty much the same as f/6.3, it's just 1/5 of a stop. Therefore, the issue of slower shutter speeds should apply to all these lenses that are slower than f/5.6.
it's 1/5 less light on the sensor, but it's 1/3 of a stop less.
You can also keep in mind that it still shoots at 6.3 at 480mm
@@dedelabinouze5110Several people have commented that it goes to 499 mm at 6.3
Woodland Park Zoo is always the winner. He said, with no bias whatsoever.
I want more musical performances by Jordan now!
Been waiting for this one. Very interested in this lens but not sure if those corners are sharp enough for it to do double duty as a landscape lens
Wondering the same thing…
I came here after the announcement of this lens for fujiX, can't wait.
7:14 500mm at f5? Must be magic!
You do have to remember that the Sigma 100-400 doesn't include a collar and they charge an extra $130 for it. So that adds up as well.
I bought the aftermarket collar for $49 and it works perfectly. Of course I got the Sigma before the Tamron came out, but the Sigma has done very well on my A9.
Which zoo is the best? The one that has the most Red Pandas.
I wonder how this Tamron behaves on the Fuji X-H2s (or maybe the other way around) regarding motorsports, which almost always involves zooming in and out during video.
I prefer the zoom on the HC-X2000 camcorder for video use better, it's 25-600mm equivalent. Built in NDs, tiny and convenient. Maximum bokeh isn't everything, though this is a nice budget tele lens for mirrorless setups. As usual, this is an excellent review :)
Great review. Just bought the lens. Thank you.
Just watched your review. Well done. I do have a question for you though I’m very green when it comes to photography I just ordered the same lens and I’m trying to figure out on some of your steel shots how you knew what the millimeter distance was on those particular photos, I have a Sony a7 iii and my kit lens it shows me on the display screen, the millimeters and distance but when I use a Tamron it doesn’t do that. Thank you.
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Can you guys review the Fujifilm version of this lens, please 🙏🙏🙏
4:23 Please clarify me this point that sony will limit to 15 FPS? Didn't get you !
1:05 wow what happened to the img quality there
Jordan's music was better
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excellent review as always
Yes. This is content i was waiting for
I wish the 50-200 2.8-4 Panasonic zoom could lock but other than that I think the Panasonic compares favorably to this in every way.
Seattle!
I was considering getting one of these, but then I saw the weight! I don't know if I can handle a lens 2.5x my current 70-300mm. 750mm on a cropped body sounds mighty appealing, though.
Did y'all forget the Sony 100-400mm to compare it to? Because I certainly did, the 200-600 jumped into my mind first as well.
@DPReviewTV can I use this lens for astro photography? Can i take a picture of Jupitar or the bigger piece of the milkyway?
I've just bought this combo 2 days ago, coming from a D850 and Tamron 100-400. On my first time in the local park shooting birds hand held it felt like image stabilization wasn't switched on. I tried all 3 settings on the lens without improvement. Checking the in-camera 'Steady Shot' an alert said "Invalid with this Lens". I set the second adjustment "Steady Shot Adjust" to manual and "Focal Length" to 500mm, but I don't notice any difference. Am I doing something wrong?? Still getting familiar with the Sony menus, but image stabilization was much better with the D850 and 100-400. Disappointing. Best Alan Wilson.
boight this paired with teleconverter x1.4 with my a7iii absolutely good combo ...and I didnt regret not buying the sigma 150-600 or mb sony 200-600 ...I bought it secondhand $1000
I thought it did not work with a teleconverter, do you mean the Tamron 150-500 mm?
Have you guys reviewed the Fuji X Mount version?
Between this lens and the new Sigma S 150-600, which one has a faster AF?
I'd be very happy if once tamron release more lenses for Nikon Z mount, that this is one of them!
Good news then! Only took another year haha.
Australia zoo! Where else can you see a zookeeper swimming down a channel to tempt a massive croc back into it's pen?
Not Steve Irwin I presume
@@thetravellingbloke2992 Never had the pleasure to see him unfortunately, but I did get some shots of his daughter dangling chickens from a platform for crocs to snatch 😂
@@theyetiinoz1478 That sounds like a death sentence
Just got this lense and im really impressed too. Im using it on the a7sIII and a7III. I compare this lense more to the 100-400GM.
4:16 15 fps on a9 and a9ii or just the a1? Isn't it 10fps for a9's?
Now that this lens has been released for the Nikon Z Mount, I would love to see an update to this video with the Z Mount version. I would expect similar Image Quality to the Sony E Mount in this video, but I wonder if Nikon limits the burst performance like Sony does.
Apparently Nikon do t limit the burst mode from what I e read so far
How is your leg chris??
It's actually my foot that got injured, and unfortunately makes it very hard to get around. But I'm healing and will be fine shortly I'm sure. Thanks for your concern! 😀
@@niccollsvideo oh, Get well soon
Can you check if this lens will work on Nikon Z using the E to Z adapter? Maybe a review of the same?
Thanks for this good review.
NO Jordan for Video review?!!
Hi Chris! Is this lens good for plane spotting?
I would like you to compare this Tamron 150-500 lens with the Sony 70-350 (105-525mm equiv when using a full-frame Sony body in crop mode). If anyone has the experience, please do share. Why Sony might be preferred, is the issue of weight. Tamron is 3X heavier. 1,725g (60.8 oz) add 155g (5.5 oz) for tripod mount; Sony equals 625g (22.1 oz).
Didn't test both on FF, but tested them on a6600, tamron is sharper, have more contrast and less CA @350-500 than sony @350, stabilization for photo is similiar, for video sony 70-350 better. When u compare size/weight its huge, I tought that I won't feel much difference, but 625g vs 1725g strain muscles a lot, but im getting used to it and can say that a6600+150-500 is great combo for wildlife, so much easier to sneak to animals.
I love that we are acting like 6.3 vs 6.7 is a huge difference in apertures (between this and the Sony 200-600), that isn't even half a stop.
Bring back the 400 f5.6 Please !
Is it possible to use a teleconverter with an extention tube with this lens ?
Is the panning feature a gimmick? Does it actually give you a higher panning success rate for bike/car racing?
One thing you must know concerning the f6.7: It's only at the very end, I think 499mm is 6.3 already (if I remember correct).
No lol
@@Yupthereitism and when does 6.7 start?
What mount is shown at 2:56?
Why would I watch a review other than yours? Calgary Zoo all the way.
Chris, does the 6.3 on the Sony make that much difference compared to the 6.7 on the Tamron? I know it’s 6.7 at 500 vs 6.3 at 600 but nobody buys a 200-600 to shoot at 500mm.
Every little bit helps. The difference is minor, but significant enough to comment on.
@@niccollsvideo thanks Chris! I appreciate the response.
Jordan, you should review your new M1 iMac.
IM ALWAYS CONFUSED HOW MUCH IS A NOCT
why the criticism on the 6.7 aperture at 500mm?
There is no way to fix that aperture without making the lens gigantic.
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The Sigma 150-600mm "C" has a 6.3 aperture at 600mm. And it's not much bigger, I guess. Smaller yet, the Sony 200-600mm. Also at F6.3.
@@tonyzhu403
It's a *lot* larger (couldn't find any of the Sigmas, but they're about the same size as the Tamron G2): camerasize.com/compact/#713.977,713.598.6,ha,t
I was thinking the same thing. Every Telephoto lens in this range is between 5.6 and 6.7. You always have to work with higher than 100 ISO. Even in bright conditions.
@@Ildskalli But that's 600mm. The Sigma 100-400mm is a lot smaller, that's also an F6.3. I would wish for it to be F6.3, just 1/3 of a stop faster. At this range, any little bit helps, eh?
@@tonyzhu403
You said that the Sigma 150-600mm C isn't much larger. But it is, simply because of physics. You can wish all you want, it won't change anything.
Which Sony body were you shooting with to test the Tamron 150-500mm? Thank you
A7R III
Спасибо за обзор, линза супер!
I feel like this is a good buy when it inevitably is on sale for 1199.
And that would be .... today. And I picked one up!
My dream lens 😔
5:07 And riddly? ;-)
And BTW I think that Owl at 0:58 was drunk.
What alternatives would you recommend without busting the budget?
Unfortunately this is the budget lens, compared to the Sony 200-600 and the somewhat problematic Sigma 150-600.
@tdawry I realise this comment is almost a year old, but what makes the 150-600mm problematic? I'm considering either the sigma or the tamron so every bit of information helps.
Sorry if I missed it, is this lens parfocal?
No
i have Sigma 400mm i bought for $900' should i get Tamron 500mm? Sony E
I love you two
Unfortunately, we've lost our Panda friends.
Why is no one actually reviewing this for sports/action?
why dont u once do the street with such kind of linse test? it is unusual and interesting...
alaways that animals...
My panasonic 200-800mm is under a 1000g
I've had problems with 2 copies of this lens and basically not finding it very sharp on my A6600 but I've downloaded some of your raw files and they look pretty good
Did u tried 3rd copy and it was sharp? Or didn't try 3rd? Because I wanna try it on a6600 too and curious if it can work better than 70-350
compare it with sigma 150-600
Pleeeease, give me a 6,3/6,8 600mm prime for BiF....😔
Jordan please join RUSH... they desperately need a neil peart
The Sony 200-600 is actually cheaper than the Tamron in Switzerland.
does anyone know if this 150-500mm lens compatible with sony x2 or x1.5 teleconverter ? thanks
nope
Woodland Park Zoo for the win :)
Jordan steel drum > regular music
why does Sony limit the fps with third party lenses?
The more recent Sony bodies and lenses negotiate higher bandwidth communication. All we know is no third-party device has done that so far. Sony also has a few lenses limited to 20 FPS. 15 FPS is not the only limit. The Sony E 16 F2.8 can't even do 15 FPS--but it tracks alright while recording video.
I've been shoot telephoto with an adapted Minolta 500mm Reflex, I am sure this will be an upgrade.
Bin drum wins the day...
What are the odds these lens come to fuji x?
These are full-frame lenses, so I doubt Tamron will adapt them for APS-C Fuji X. In an interview, they mentioned Sony E mount and Canon RF mount as two areas of growth. My expectation is that we will see RF lenses in the near future and continued E mount releases. Sony also owns a 10% share in Tamron and is more open with the E mount platform, which is why we likely see the preference in that platform.
I prefer Jordans music!
154 Orn Springs
Why not just go birding with these types of lenses?
Not in a zoo man ! Need to test this beast in the wild in a real world environment.. 🙏
You should not visit zoos. The rest of the video is great :)
I find the stabilisation (VC) on this lens pretty useless, at least on my A7R3. The lowest shutter speed I can go at 500mm is 1/500, which is just the same as applying the '1/focal-length' rule which makes it appear the the VC is not doing anything at all. I'd be interested to know whether people find it any better on other bodies.
I have the Tamron 18-400mm VC lens for my Nikon D7500 and the VC is not very good on that either! Nikon's VR does a better job on my other lenses.
That sad to hear beacuse I just ordered it for my a6600 and was hoping that it has similiar stabilization to 70-350 which gives me possiblity to shoot 1/15 @ 350mm
After tests on my a6600 i must say that VC is not bad, nearly equal to my 70-350, with tamron I could get lowest to 1/60 @ 500mm(750mm eqv) and get tack sharp photo. With video tamron is not the best idea, weird jumping happens.
Want to notice that I used 70-350 with protection filter and it didn't degrade image at all, while tamron is very sensitive for filters and also dust on front glass, it degrade image quality greatly, non usable with filters or dust, no idea why, its look like shake blurr on 100% of images.
@@PatrickWithCamera well I would guess what you are seeing there is the stabilisation of the body, not the lens.
@@hughjohns9110 Isn't body ibis turn off automatically with third party lenses that has stabilization? Anyway will try to test it :D
Dat drum
I'm watching this and then remembered tamron don't make for l mount. Doh.
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Pro tip: stop down the lens all the way before testing the breathing.
We stop it a lot of the way down when we test breathing. Maybe not right to the tightest aperture, but pretty close.b