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Tamron 150-600mm G2 & Canon R6 For Bird Photography, Is It Any Good for Wildlife?
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- Опубликовано: 17 авг 2024
- I put the Tamron 150-600mm G2 telephoto lens through its paces taking loads of images on my Canon R6, let me know which was your favourite photo.
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Track: Sunday Rain - Cheel [Audio Library Release]
Track: Blue Dream - Cheel [Audio Library Release]
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - How To Get High IQ
3:15 - Photographing Grebes & Swans
5:40 - Photographing Coots & Ducks
9:39 - Black Swan
10:24 - Photographing Grebes
12:36 - Auto Eye Eurasian Coot
13:57 - Welcome Swallow
14:45 - Conclusion
14:23 - Lens
15:46 - Heat Haze
16:33 - Post Processing
17:26 - Sharpness Test
18:26 - Conclusion
I love how you show the raw file then the converted one. Great video as always
Roy, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
And another thing I really like is that you keep it real. A lot of youtubers go crazy in Lightroom.
Agreed. As far as I have seen, you have that feature all to own creative self! Congrats!
As a new photographer, I very much appreciate you showing the raw vs developed images. I just purchased this lens for my D7500 and I'm looking forward to getting some nice shots. Thank you!
It is my pleasure, it helps to show how much processing is done to get the finished photo, Cheers, Duade
Duade, your videos are just fantastic. You've found a way to make it seem like a friend is talking with me about photography and gear and not a cold salesman at a store. Yours is the first channel I've ever become a member on because I get so much out of it.
I like the birds in the mist the best! I have been trying working with silhouettes recently, especially since often times I don't have "interesting" subjects but have an interesting environment instead.
Apart from that, I've decided to stick with my decision to buy the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 for my crop sensor body over a zoom like this. Your video on that lens made a great impression on me and made me feel like it's the best for where I'm at in bird photography.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate the support. Feel free to share a link to your silhouette shots, I would love to see them. Good luck with the 400 5.6, it is a great lens. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I'd be honored! I won't say my photos suck, because I want to get away from that negative thinking, so I'll just say this is where I'm at at the moment :)
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Thanks for sharing, I love that moon shot, very cool, plenty of nice birds where you are, Cheers, Duade
Funny thing about that image is it's of the sun! After I checked it in on my camera I was thinking "hmm, what a pleasantly dubious image"
The honesty to show the RAW file is highly apreacited since we are used to see those amazing shots after the editions. This, may discourage the begginers or even the "not that pro" photographers.
Thank you for show how it is.
Jonathan, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Some lovely shots there Duade. I bought the Tamron 150-600 G02 a couple of years ago for my Somy A77ii. I've now got myself a Sony A7iii and kept my fingers crossed that it would work OK on it via the Sony A to E mount adapter; I needn't have, the results are superb. It's a heavy beast to use hand held but probably the best value for money piece of glass I've ever bought.
Alasdair, that is great to hear, it is an affordable option that is for sure, its not perfect but it can take lovely shots. Cheers, Duade
I purchased this lens last month with an EF-RF converter, and I pair it with my EOS R. What I've found, through watching several of your videos, is that there's some key points to getting sharp photos -- firstly, as you mentioned, f/9-f12 aperture is definitely the sharpest zone. Secondly, another point you drove home in a previous video: you need to be close to your subject. I have been snapping photos of birds in my back yard which is 85ft/26m long and that's asking a lot at 600mm for smaller birds like sparrows, because once you're done cropping to a composed image, you haven't much megapixels left of detail. I have a few pictures of American Robins and Chipping Sparrows where I was lucky enough to be very close to them and the images are gorgeous, to me at least. I wouldn't have gotten into bird photography without your videos, so thank you for all your hard work.
Peter, thank you very much for your comment, it is very rewarding to hear my videos are helping others get into birding. Good luck with your photography. Cheers, Duade
I got this lens recently, because there is no way I can afford long primes. This is a great bang for the buck, which is important to me at this point. I'm using it with my 40D and still getting used to it. Great to see your take on using it for wildlife.
Craig, thanks for your comment, how did you find it on the 40D?, I had a few issues on my 40D, it appeared to be front focusing a little bit. Cheers, Duade
I haven't done any testing to see where the focusing is, but feel that I need to. I did get the Tap device so that I can adjust, once I figure that out. There is some softness, which could just be issues with the user.
My biggest issue is the noise, which I attribute to setting a higher ISO to try to get higher shutter speeds for the wildlife.
Thanks Craig, yes the 40D can do ISO1600 however 400 is ideal and 800 is starting to push it. Cheers, Duade
Be sure to calibrate the lens correctly, I had a 13 step offset on my d500-G2 combo and 8 on my FF. Used right with a lot of light the lens is superb but don't forget: there is a learning curve; I had the G1 for 5 years and from year 2 I managed to get some really good shots except for action. Good luck!
Interesting timing. I just recently purchased a Tamron 150-600mm G2 and took it out for the first time two days ago. I bought the lens along with my Canon EOS 90D and was quite pleased with the results when I went out Sunday afternoon (4/18/21).
I started saving first, and took months researching the camera and lens I wanted. I settled on the 90D fairly quickly -- the R5 and R6 are absolutely stunning cameras, but they were quite a ways out of my price range.
It took longer to settle on a lens -- I wanted something versatile and economical, so a zoom seemed likely, and I wanted power. I read tons of reviews by professional photographers, watched scores of video reviews on both Tamron's 150-600 and Sigma's. I eventually settled on Tamron's.
I am not used to the weight yet -- together, camera and lens weigh about 2.65 kilos. But I use a tripod regularly and will adjust.
By the way, I love the bokeh I get from this lens.
I did have some difficulty with sharpness on this lens -- as soon as I noticed it while processing my photos, I kicked myself for not remembering your advice in your last video about stopping down to f8 or f9 -- I won't forget next time.
Thank you, as always, for posting your videos. Your photography is incredible, and you relate what you know very understandably to your viewers.
Thanks for sharing your experience Ted, yes try f9-11 when the light allows and shoot in bursts, it will help increase your keepers. I do find the lens misses focus at times and I think this is something you have to be prepared for. Good luck with it, Cheers, Duade
Awesome video man! I have the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3. So far it’s working quite well. Keep up the great work!
Navin, that is great to hear, Cheers, Duade
Yeah I use the Sigma 150-600 on my Canon 7D Mk2. It's the best for the money. I've read of some "issues" with the Tamron that the Sigma did not suffer from. Glad I'm with the Sigma over the Tamron.
Agree with Roy in the comments (typed the exact same comment and thought it was mine!). I really appreciate how you explain how to set-up on the ground with the light and how you show the RAW file and the crop and final product. I've taken and seen thousands of bird photos and did not even think about how people would get down on the ground to get a much better shot.
yes, the ground pod works a treat, you can make your own from frying pans etc which are much cheaper. Cheers, Duade
I am thinking of purchasing this lense and I found this video very helpful. Thank you.
Howard great to hear, if you have not already purchased it feel free to check out my Sigma review also, Cheers, Duade ruclips.net/video/0bqIgpX9Lvk/видео.html
Well timed review Duade! I am planning on getting a Sigma 150-600C for hopefully my 90D. Nice vid 👍
Thanks Micki, good luck with it, the 90D is a great camera. Cheers, Duade
Great video as usual. I use my Sigma 150-600 on my Canon eos R and love it. The biggest problem I've found is the tracking (servo mode) isn't very good. It works much better with Canon lenses. Otherwise, no major issues with the Sigma and Canon.
John, I have had a similar experience so far, Cheers, Duade
Great video as always. I would really like to see you review the sigma 150 to 600 if you get an opportunity.
Mark, I would be more than happy to try it out. Hopefully I will get the chance at some stage. Cheers, Duade
Thank you for this! Great Explanations and PLENTY of SAMPLES of the lens.. nothing I hate more than someone talking for 20 minutes about a lens and now showing any pictures. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Gday Ramon, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Duade, the Tamron Tele Zoom lens are amazing. I have both the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD Model A011 and A022 - G2 and using with DX and FX Nikon Camera such as D5600, D500 and D850 and my pictures are amazing. For all the photo that you present at the video ALL are perfect. Concerning the focus capabilities with all my Nikon work perfect. Thank You for the video.
That is great to hear, I was able to get some nice shots however there were a few focus issues I had. Cheers, Duade
Great video, just a thought. When you show the crop, after you zoom in on the crop and show the final image again. I believe that would be a nice transition.
Great Video and images mate
Thanks mate, I had fun this afternoon. Cheers, Duade
Excellent video...really enjoyed all your images. Looking forward to review of the Tamron lens.
Thanks Cesar, I appreciate the ongoing support, Cheers, Duade
I bought this lens ( second hand though. Could only afford that currently) and it's yet to reach me. Excited to use it.
Good luck when it arrives, Cheers, Duade 👍
I'm using the same setup and so far I am happy with the images I'm getting.
Great to hear Phil, the R6 is a great little camera. Cheers, Duade
Are you still using it in 2024? I have the R6
Ok 6am here in California and the ending made me chuckle LOL. I have the Canon 100-400 II and the old faithful 7d II planning to upgrade soon just trying to decide between the r6 and r5, unless they finally come out with the R7. Getting my first powerchair soon, and will figure out how to mount a gimble on it hahaha.
Thanks, yes the endings are a bit of fun, your kit is one that served me very well and takes wonderful photos. The R5 is the superior camera but comes at a pretty high cost. The RF100-500 is an amazing lens also. I do hope they come out with the R7 after the R3. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
The black swan was lovely.. great job man.
Thanks Arya, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Nice video, nice photos. Thak you.
Thanks Jorge, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Maybe I am a bit late commenting on this video. I really liked your shooting style and comments. I just got this Tamron 150-600 f/5-6.3 VC USD G2 lens for my Nikon D500 recently and so far I really enjoy and like the lens. It seems to work real well with the D500 autofocus so I found I haven’t missed many shots with poor focus. Mostly anything that isn’t correct is more my fault then the lens or camera. Just a learning curve as I haven’t had a 600mm lens before and had been using a 300mm before. Any issues with camera shake etc are just magnified so much more. I had rented and tried a Nikon 200-500 and this Tamron. Both seemed very similar in photo quality and focusing etc however the weather resistant seals on the Tamron and slightly wider and longer lens had me purchasing the Tamron but other than that either would have suited me. VC and VR seemed negligible difference. Both seemed hand hold holdable for me (I just turned 70 so I am equally wobbly with both) plus the Acura Swiss mount worked with my tripod and monopod without having to add anything to the mount for attachment. As for photos I couldn’t see a difference between either lens. Thanks again for your video.
Thanks for sharing your experience Les, I agree with what you have said, the D500 150-600 combo is great for wildlife, Cheers, Duade
Had buy that lenses and still waiting for it. For now i'm going to use it on my D600 body but planning to buy me a R6 after seeing your videos :D Great job
Jazer, good luck with it, I can highly recommend the R5/R6 and the RF100-500, a beautiful combo. Cheers, Duade
Good informative video with great images. I like the way you show the raw image with the processed version overlaid.
Bruce, thanks for the feedback, yes, the RAW files helps to see what I do in post. Cheers, Duade
Beautiful shots specially the shot of "Little Grebe" was awesome.
Thanks Rashid, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Really nice video. Hope to see some more stuff with the Tamron from you.
I have been taking further shots for the review, Cheers, Duade
Such videos helps to calm a bit in this fast moving life thanks sir ❤️🙏
Thanks Jerrin, I am happy to hear you enjoyed the video, Cheers, Duade
If there is something I've learned doing Wildlife Photography its getting eye level with the subject makes for a more intimate and connective image. They always turn out to be my favorite. Great work! I might have to switch from my SIGMA Lens to this Tamron!
Yes, you are right, it makes all the difference, I believe the Sigma will be fairly close in IQ to the Tamron and many say the sport is even better. Cheers, Duade
This lens plus my 800mm F11 work well for me, great video Duade.
Great to hear, you have most focal lengths covered with that combo. Cheers, Duade
My Tamron 150-600 first generation doesn't work on my Canon R6 😒. I tried Canon and Ommlite addapters, both with same results
@@pedromonsivais866 Pedro, sorry to hear that, I had no issues with the G2 on my R6 or an R5 with the EF to RF adapter.
Lovely photos with stories...as always 🙏🙏
Ashwath, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I have had this lens for quite a while. Used it on my Canon 6D. Now using it with the R6 and the focusing system gives me fits at times, as you showed in the video.
Lol, I like that description "gives me fits" it explains it perfectly. Cheers, Duade
Same here, using the Tamron on my 6D worked well after setting up with Tap-in Console. Nice images, but AF hit and miss. Now using on my R6. Not going well as far as AF servo. Too many missed shots while shooting birds. Ordered the new Canon 100-500 RF lens. Can’t wait til it gets here. Hopefully it will perform much better.
I´m using the same lens on my Z6 and D500 and it performs stellar. Usually I shoot at f/8 for that extra sharpness and it doesn´t let me down. The only drawback I can find is the buttons on the side that gets bumped when I´m carrying the camera, so that all of a sudden I´m out of AF or has got the VR turned off. I solved it by putting one of them rubber bracelets over or next to the buttons. Easily one of the best lenses for the money I´ve got.
Thanks for sharing your experience and sharing your tip. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great Video Duade.... not many review of the CAnon R6 with the Tamron 150-600 G2. I do not know if it is my copy of the g2 lens but it took excellent pics when it is working right, Occasional I get the lens hunting in and out and I had to remove it from the adapter reinsert to get it back to normal! agaiN! it only happen mostly when my lens is zoom out to Max. and when the camera has gone to sleep mode waking up from sleep..( 600mm) and than it would hunt renlentlessly! which in our birding times miss all the good shots! wonder if anyone have this experience! I have the Original canon RF adapter and I also bought the Viltrox adapter and both give this issue ( again it is not all the time .. only once a while ) .... no problem with the Canon RF-100-400 ! or Canon 70-200 IS F2.8 with Canon Extender 2x III. AgaiN! thanks for the great review .... I did get occasional blur like you have on some shots! but only occur when I turn on Image stablization!
Thanks for sharing your experience Dave, I cant recall having that experience on wake up but do know it can take a second too long at times. Cheers, Duade
thank you for your beautiful photos Luc Gen form Québec Canada.
Luc, it is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Great to know it supports the 12fps. That’s the one thing I’ve not been able to find out until now. Thanks a lot
My pleasure Billy, I was surprised to be honest. Cheers, Duade 👍
I like the way you can program your own focus limiter brackets on this, and change the AF correction for varying apertures and focal lengths (on the DSLR version at least).
Thanks Ern, I have not used the features you mentioned, I will have to look into it. Cheers, Duade 👍
These lenses (including the Sigmas) are amazing for the money. I'd like to see a side by side with the Canon 800mm and 600mm. With the zooms you get a larger max apature, and zoom. With he Canons, well it's a Canon.
, yes that is an interesting comparison. Zooms are very handy and so is the MFD. I would say the RF100-500 is a clear winner but is much more expensive. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade The 100-500 seems to have great specs and all but its competition in my mind is the Sony 200-600. I realize the 100-500 has a greater zoom ratio, but the Sony is 100mm longer, has a slightly better aperture at the long end and is $700 cheaper more if you find a sale. It also looks better which I know is not the best comparison, but still.
I have too much Canon gear to switch, but that Sony is tempting.
Love the show btw.
Nordburg, I agree on paper the Sony appears to be the more attractive option, however once you use the RF100-500 you will understand why its priced the way it is. I really cannot emphasise how light this lens is, it is an absolute dream to travel and walk around with. It is as light as my 400 5.6 which is incredible. The IS, AF and sharpness are all next level, it really does feel like an evolution from the EF lenses. Cheers, Duade
I have the Sigma 150-600, and other than the weight, I really like it and have gotten some nice photos with it.
Theo, that is great to hear, Cheers, Duade
I rented this lens on a trip last Summer with intent on not purchasing it after I got back. I bought one the same day I returned it and haven't looked back.
Great to hear Charlie, Cheers, Duade 👍
Beautiful spot I love the red pinky weed that the ducks were swimming in you live in an amazing place such a diverse set of wildlife absolutely stunning birds I did have a look this lane to myself but decided against it can you stick to Canon you get what you pay for Great video as always thanks for sharing all the best Andy
Thanks Andy, completely agree with you, it is a nice affordable option however if you can afford the Canon glass it makes more sense. Cheers, Duade
I would like to see more of this type of video. I have the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary and I get similar shots, they are great lenses. All the best Steve V
Thanks Steve, I had fun making it, glad to hear you are enjoying your Sigma. Cheers, Duade
The lighting is so awesome!!
Yes, the beautiful morning light was fantastic. Cheers, Duade 👍
Another great upload Duade, thanks for this. I've been using the Sigma for around 2 weeks, and I love it!
that is great to hear, it is a nice affordable lens and in good conditions the IQ is very good. Cheers, Duade
I am very impressed with the optical quality of this lens. The photo of the Grebe (timeline 10:30) is super awesome. I am able to see the detail of the feather, good colour rendition, and good sharpness. Definitely a good wildlife photography lens.
Kiah, when the light was good, and the subject was close the detail was very good. Cheers, Duade
Killer swan pics. Very well done.
Thanks Mubashir, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
New subscriber and loving the videos! These photos really didn’t hit me like your 100-500 photos! Darn it! I best keep saving
Rich, yes the RF100-500 is a lovely lens, I just hope Canon do release that 150-600 they have a patent for. Cheers, Duade
Thank you so much! This make me even more sure to keep my ef 100-400mm ii(with or without 1.4x) until i upgrade to rf 100-500(mostly to save weight, iq and af on the ef lens is flawless on an r6) :) the 100mm on that lens makes it usefull for people shots and landscapes too :)
Thanks Martin, the 100-400 is a beautiful lens. Cheers, Duade
G,day, as a learner, I hardly dare ask, but I don’t understand why your shutter speed needed to be set so high (swan at 1/2500) I thought with slow moving subjects & on a support it could be slower, so lower iso? No criticism here, just a novice picking up tips. Your photos are amazing & i’m really enjoying your channel.
it is a great question and it is how we learn, you are right I probably should have used 1/1250 and ISO1600 which would have resulted in the same exposure. I do tend to use fairly high SS as the R6 handles high ISO very well, I don't see a huge difference between ISO1600 and 3200. Cheers, Duade
Duade Paton thanks for your reply & very much looking forward to the next instalment. Best regards
Fantastic review! Thanks for the info!
Stephanie, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
Beautiful location Duade. You're quite fortunate to be able to get down practically level with the water, and in two directions to boot! I've not had such luck over here in Ontario yet. We're still in lockdown in Toronto with extended "Stay at Home' orders until 20th May. I've considered that very lens but also pondering the Canon EF 100-400 Mk II. Meanwhile my mind is playing around with the idea of moving to the mirrorless system for both body & lens so we'll see what happens when this pandemic furor dies down. Most definitely interested in seeing more location adventures!
Im happy to hear you are enjoying the videos, after all the testing I have done I really cant go past the R5 RF100-500 combo, it does everything so well and would be a great kit for a number of years going forward. Cheers, Duade
Good video thx. Stopping down to f11 with a high iso says something about the lens and shooter. I sent my G2 back because of its many weaknesses. Don't get me wrong, slow moving/perched subjects within 30 feet will enable you to capture pro quality photos, even wide open at 6.3. At mid to long distance combined with action and low light you have to be skilled and very very lucky. I wanted the extra reach but the 500 pf is light years ahead in performance and quality (f4 breaks my neck)
and thanks for sharing, yes there are better options out there and the PF is one of them, I guess the challenge for a lot of beginners is getting a lens that gives focal length at an affordable price, and I think this lens delivers that. Cheers, Duade
I'm very happy to see your guidelines review 😍 and I'm also new wildlife photographer from Nepal🇳🇵🌳💚
Welcome to the channel, be sure to check out the Sigma review also. Cheers, Duade ruclips.net/video/0bqIgpX9Lvk/видео.html
Tamron a good lens i have the bought it around five year ago fixed on the Nikon 7200 after a days walking you know you have done a days work .
Great to hear Eric, glad the lens is working well for you, Cheers, Duade
Great video and I was hoping for such video as I have a tamron 150-600mm G2 and thinking of investing in R6. I’m hoping to see more serious review and your take on this combination.
Thank you, I will continue to test the lens and I will give my honest review then. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks for your response Duade, I did see your review on R6 and conclusion on 20mp. Given the features of the camera is 20mp a good size for bird photography
It is a tough question, if you can afford the R5 then that is the superior camera, however the R6 is more than capable and I have not had any issues with it. Cheers, Duade
so cool to be able to document it. extraordinary👍
Thanks Nathan, I am glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade
Very instructive video, because you talk about what really counts (like the sharpest aperture). Congratulations and thank you !
My pleasure, Cheers, Duade
In the past I had a fair number of problems with the Tamron 150-600 on my Nikon DSLRs. Sometimes the lens would just stop responding and I'd have to turn the camera off and back on. This happened with both the first model and the G2. I also felt that the lens lacked sharpness out around 600mm. Ultimately I went with the Nikon 200-500 and have been much happier. I very much enjoy the benefits of a zoom, as you said. Thanks for the video, and I'll be interested to see what you come up with on your review video. Perhaps the problems I encountered were limited to the Nikon version of the lens.
Woody, thanks for sharing your experience, I think it is a common one with the 600 zooms. I will keep testing the lens and let you know in the review how I went. Cheers, Duade
I love this lens. I also use it for Sports. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for sharing Michael, Cheers, Duade 👍
I have the Sigma 150-600 version that is quite similar. I agree that as you mentioned you have to step the aperture down to at least f8 for sharp results. It's ok-ish wide open but I try to go there only if there's no light. I want to get 500 f4 prime eventually but I cannot comfortably judge my distance to subjects yet... So I am shooting the zoom lens locked at 500mm to practice :V
Thanks Ivan, sounds like the lenses are similar, most f4 primes will take a 1.4 converter well and I shoot at 700mm most of the time. Cheers, Duade
Excellent video Duade. That lake looks familiar.
Thanks mate, yes, a handy spot to try out lenses, I hope you are well. Cheers, Duade
There is Notting wrong white this combination . Nice pictures
Thank you, I did have the perfect conditions which helped, Cheers, Duade
Great video as always. Was thinking about getting this lens as a back up to my nikon 200-500 mm as my 18 month old daughter just threw it down the stairs disaster!!!! I'm without a lens now (hopefully it can be repaired) love the images you got with it. I will do a bit more research. thank you for all your advice and wonderful photos. Keep up the great work , much appreciated.
Charlie, I suspect the 200-500 would be similar or maybe slightly better, I have not tested it but from reports its pretty good. This lens is a nice affordable option but does have some limitations in regards to AF and IQ in less then ideal light. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thank you will keep looking. Many thanks
I have never had the pleasure of using the Tamron, but i can tell you for a fact the Sigma Sport Version is almost as shart as my F4 600 Canon Prime, and obviously not F4, but sooo flexible for focus lengths fantastic lens
Thank you, I would love to try the Sigma but unfortunately I have no way of obtaining it. I have heard similar reports and it is great its working for you. Cheers, Duade
I used G2 with my 7D mk ii on 2016-17. After using it almost a year I decided to keep my 400mm f5.6 and sold it.
In this price it's definitely a great lens. Only thing it was challenging was BIF. The af accuracy for BIF is really poor. I bought a tap-in-consol to micro adjust it, it increased the accuracy, but again far behind my 400mm.
Let me know when you try this in BIF and more low light and bushy environment. Thats where the lens wasn't good for me. I was expecting it'll do better with the new mirrorless af system. Looking forward for more of your tests.
Abu, the 400 5.6 is a great BIF lens so its no surprise you went with that. I don't think the focus of the 150-600 is as good as the Canon L lenses but that is to be expected. I'm not sure I will get too many BIF opportunuties unfortunately. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, great video & amazing pictures. What is that Gimbal you are using ? I searched the comments but could not find details about it. Also the compilation of the results in this video is great. Learned a lot from it. Cheers, Guido
The gimbal is an old Induro GHB2, it is well passed its used by date with years of salt water making it a bit stiff. Gimbals are very expensive for what they are that is for sure. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks Duade for the super fast response. I especially like this Gimbal and the plate as you are "on the same level" as the bird. :-) Stay healthy. Guido
Enjoyed the video!
Great to hear Richard, Cheers, Duade
Lovely as always, has tamron already come out with RF mount lenses
Nope not yet only currently EF
@@coalandsteelrailroadvideos1342 then you mean its rf + ef to rf converter + tamron.
Romel, I used my RF to EF adapter to get the Tamron EF mount working on the R6. It works fine as far as I can tell. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Yes i got it. What you are using for Rf to Ef lenses same will be used here also. Surprisingly though the pic quality n tracking is in tact.
This means my Sigma n 100-400 is not complete bust once i upgrade to R6 - thats some reassurance. Thanks a ton, for making this
Nice review... I sold my Tamron and took the sigma 150-600 C. Because it's much sharper with my R6. The Tamron was always to soft at the long end. I stopped down to f8 and f 11 no beter results. The sigma is tech sharp on f8 on the long end. Mhh to get a good Tamron is always a lottery. Greetings from Germany🇩🇪
Thanks Robert, I appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback, I am currently testing the Sigma and will be releasing a review in the next few weeks hopefully. Cheers, Duade
Nice review as usual! Waiting for your final opinion about the lens. I own it in a 5D Mark IV.😜
Thanks Daniel, I would love to hear how you have found the lens on your 5d4. Cheers, Duade
Great video! I actually use this lens in combination with the Nikon Z6. Your previous video with the tips has helpt me a lot getting even better images. Been using this lens at minimal f8 and works great👍 thank you for sharing. Looking forward for your next video.
that is great to hear the videos are helping and you are having fun. Cheers, Duade
Hello from Finland fellow R6 owner ...what an amazing location and mood, OMG, thanks for sharing the moment with others :) I loved your shots and I think they are fantastic. I recently moved to a home with a beautiful view of many many birds and the 70-200 F4 L is not cutting it and the 2X is as much as a used 150-600 so I am seriously considering getting one ... THanks for the samples and looking forward to more
Pouya, I would keep your eye out for a g2 version if you can afford it. The version 1 lenses can have some IQ and focus issues. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks :) I actually saw a few comparisons and think with the small price difference the Sigma 150-600 contemporary would be the way to go, what do you think?
@@PouyaLucky Pouya, I have not used the Sigma lens and I am unsure how it works on the R6. I suspect the lenses would be very similar. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks 😊 I really appreciate your quick replies btw, it is an excellent experience👍 I will def vlog about the new lens once I get it and hopefully you can let me know what you think of the shots 😉
Those are some great shots and lovely footage!! I found for autofocus accuracy, I changed it to center point only with the Tamron. Mine kept losing the subject like crazy. It would hunt around for a solid minute or two and then just give up. Switching to center point only improved accuracy a lot. I'm still rocking a 50D, though. Seems to be more accurate on newer cameras lol.
Thanks for the tip Kira, I am sure it will help others. Cheers, Duade 👍
Great images! You did a perfect job of getting the birds sharp and colorful while keeping the look of the mist behind them. By the way, nice jacket - what brand is it?
Kevin, thanks for the comment and ongoing support, the jacket is about 8 years old and purchased pretty cheap at a local camping store called BCF in Australia, it was a non branded jacket, I think it says explore 360 on it. Cheers, Duade
Whew! I just put down a reservation for the 150-500, but Canon offers option for a 600!? 😳 This is super encouraging though and makes me feel confident about my purchase. That gorgeous Bokeh! 😍
Andy, congrats on the lens purchase, good luck with it. Cheers, Duade
I don't understand. What lens are you referring to with a zoom of 150-500? and what is this about Canon offering an option to 600mm? Are you referring to the Canon RF 100-500mm?
@@fgb3126 Sorry for the confusion I was referring to the title 150-600, I didn't know that was offered by Tamron since I put a pre order for the new Tamron 150-500 for sony 😃
Thanks for the test on the field
I have an R6 and the RF 100-400 and RF 800 f/11, which gives me solid wildlife capabilities, however... neither lens is weather resistant, making me hesitant to shoot in poor conditions. Since the RF 100-500 is so expensive, something like this is very tempting.
Thanks Brent, yes, it is a shame re weather sealing on the non L series. Just be aware the AF can be a little inconsistent at times and varies from lens to lens. Cheers, Duade
Great stuff again. I use a Sigma 150-600 zoom on my Z6ii and it works great even though it’s through an FTZ adapter. One tip I heard/read somewhere and which seems valid from my experience (though I haven’t tested it directly) is not to go right to the full extremes of the zoom, but to dial back a bit(I.e. not at 150 or 600 but 160 or 590) as it provides better sharpness with Zoom lenses.
Thanks Tod, I have heard similar things, I hope to do some static tests with the lens so I will put this to the test. Cheers, Duade
Great video! I would be intrested in seeing a camera settings video?
G'day, I will look at doing one in the future. Cheers, Duade
Great video, thanks Duade.
David, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I still use the 1st version of the Tamron, as long as you use f8 or smaller aperture, you will get sharp image.
Thank you, yes it seems better at f8-f11. Cheers, Duade
Can we have a video of the Canon r6 ii with the tamron 150-600mm g2
Cheers.
I've owned the Tamron zoom for some time and, now that I own both the R6 and R5, I'm getting similar performance as you. I was also impressed with the zoom's ability to keep up with both the mechanical and electronic burst speeds. But I also had the eye AF get occasionally distracted, especially by waves when I shot sandpipers at the shore. It's also not the sharpest, though I could clean it up a lot with Topaz DeNoise. I'll likely replace it with the Canon 100-500 at some point.
Thanks John, I agree with your thoughts, it is a great affordable starting lens but ultimately there are better options out there but are priced at a premium. Cheers, Duade
hi, so that tamron with R6 is usable? i am asking because i am on the verge of getting R6 and i have that tamron lens and i love it, it is not perfect but for the money is the best one
@@nurkov thanks. I would say it's very usable for photos. But for video, which I've shot more and more with long lenses for B-roll, it's almost useless. The IS is very jerky as you pan or otherwise move the camera, no matter the IS setting.
I ended up getting the RF 100-500 last summer and selling the Tamron. The 100-500 is both very expensive and very hard to get, but I find it sharper than the Tamron and definitely easier to handle.
@@JohnDrummondPhoto Yes bur canon lens is three times the price and not three times better. I own 6d mark ii and this lens perform really well. I am fighting with myself on r5 or r6 and to be honest cannot afford both body and canon lens 100 to 500 at the same time
@@JohnDrummondPhoto photos is what I do I could not care less for video, too be honest I would get no video camera but that one does not exists so I have to pay for camera futures that i do not use
Bro please make a comparison between the tamron and canon 400 f5.6
Spoiler: IMO the canon wins hands down, no contest 😊
Hi Hadi, I plan on taking some comparison shots for the review. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks alot bro... Im planning to buy a canon 400 f5.6 .... I'll decide after your review
Great review, the zoom feature can be very handy at times.
Thanks Lachlan, it sure can, Cheers, Duade
Well done as always. I appreciate your candor. You seldom “over sell” anything thus building my trust in your observations. I’m considering this lens paired with my Nikon D7200. Currently using the Nikkor 70-300 “e”. Adding a TC to it doesn’t seem advisable. Regards, Gene
Thanks Gene, I am glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Duade
Nice way to start my day watching a wildlife photo shoot. Thanks. Did you use the Canon lens adapter for that lens on the R6?
Angelo, yes, I used the EF to RF adapter. Cheers, Duade
I use the G2 with my 5Dsr for birding and get some nice shots, I also have the earlier Tamron 150 - 600 in which the AF became unreliable. You're using much higher ISO settings than I do; something I shall be experimenting with. It's my experience that using micro adjust or the Tamron tap in unit with Canon bodies and Tamron lenses can make a considerable improvement in sharpness. Enjoying your vids.
Thanks Michael, your experience sounds very similar to mine and others. The R6 does allow high ISO usage, on my 5d4 I would use ISO3200 commonly and ISO6400 at a stretch, with the R6 I use 6400 without too much issue and 12800 if I need to. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I'll be trying higher ISO this weekend. Cheers
@@michaelktori5178 Michael, the key is to try to expose to the right without blowing the whites. Lower ISO will always result in better photos and I only use high ISO when I don't have enough light. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I'm an enthusiast for keeping to the right but trying like heck to stick to 100 ISO or as close as possible makes it difficult to freeze motion. The G2 is sharpest at f8, can be very sharp with micro adjust. The 5Dsr sensor can be a bit noisey. Have a good day.
Having used the R6 ( with Tamron G2) now for a couple of days for BIF (Osprey) I'm wishing that I saved a bit longer and gone for the R5.
Nice video Duade! how would you compare this lens to your 400mm f5.6?
A great question, I hope to do some comparison shots for the review. I do really like the weight of the 400 and the images are probably a touch sharper however it is a little short on the FF body. Cheers, Duade
Cool Video. What i am intrestet in, would this lense work with a Panasonic G9 with Canon EF Mount.
Ben, I don't know unfortunately, it does have an EF mount. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, thanks for putting so much effort and work into this video. It was lovely to watch. Did you notice any back or front focusing with the lens? And how do you rate the sharpness? Many thanks. Andrew
Andrew, it is my pleasure, I did have some front focus issues on my old DSLR but thankfully the Canon Mirrorless bodies don't need any calibration at all due to the AF system so it appeared sharper on the R6. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Many thanks for that Duade! All the best, Andrew
Hi Duade, and many thanks for this new video. Congratulations for the images! I prefer the backlighted Grey Teal image and the Grebes photos showed at 10:24. Speaking about cheap lenses to use in bundle with Eos R6 or R5, in another video you tested the Canon 400 5.6 L, and answered me that the performance (image quality, autofocus) was very good even with a 1.4X. Which lens among the 400 5.6 L (with or without the 1.4x) and the Tamron 150-600 would you prefer on the end? I know that 400 5.6 is limited at about 7 fps in mechanical shutter, but if autofocus and image quality are better, I suspect this could be the best choice anyway.
Many thanks.
Cheers,
Fabrizio
Fabrizio, a great question and I hope to answer that in my review, I do like the weight of the 400 and I think it is slightly sharper, I guess the test is whether it is as sharp with the 1.4 converter. I will try this out. Cheers, Duade
Very enjoyable video again Duade! That ending was hilarious!😅 I can even hear the cheers of 3rd party users, "Finally, something for us!" Jokes apart, I myself use the older version of this lens, pairing with Nikon D7200, both borrowed (even though I'm a beginner, I also get asked by others that if it is any good). I'd also like to share my experience, if it helps anyone.
This lens (or maybe the G2) is good, but it depends on several factors, such as good light, distance from the subject etc.
The image quality I usually get is quite similar to those you showed here, which is a bit shocking, as It's the G2, paired with a pro FF body and with a very good support. I always shoot handheld (which is not right) and only time the lens gets support when I'm lying on the ground. I also face similar problems with autofocus, particularly in low light, backlight situations, BIF and activists that are more interesting to photograph. The AF haunts a lot and often miss shots that would have been fantastic if focused properly. Even when focus locked, I often get softer image. The VC is average and you’ll be hard pressed to distinguish when It's on and when off. The larger zone area AF is so unusable that I often end up using single point AF, even in action shots. I guess these problems are less impactful on G2, although seems like It's still there. But when the situation cooperates with good lights and closer subjects, AF works well and the images come out with good sharpness, just like those black Swan and Grebe photos You got (around 10 minutes). I've also used the 300mm f4 (with 1.4 TC) and 200-500 of Nikon, although not as much as I used the Tamron, but I can assure you that both are noticeably more consistent and produce better results than the Tamron. That's why I'm saving for a Canon telephoto for my own old Canon body.
Thanks Arghyadip for sharing your experience, I am sure it will help those looking at this lens. From my first session I do agree about the AF not being quite as snappy and accurate as the Canon lenses. I plan to use it a bit more to get a good feel for it. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade shall wait for those videos to come up. Cheers!
I was torn between this lens and the Sigma 60-600. Eventually I decided to get the Sony 200-600mm. Best decision in gear acquisition so far, but now I am stuck with lot of Canon gear ;)
Dave, I understand the Sony is a beautiful lens, I am sure you will love it. Yes I have some EF gear I am trying to sell also. Cheers, Duade
I loved this lens. Heck I still do even though I sold it. Great on my Nikon DSLRs but even better on my Z6. I only sold it to get the Nikon 500 PF.
Thanks Sean, how are you finding the 500 PF, I believe its an incredible lens. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade It's delightful. Yes, so much money but a pittance for an exotic. I don't think it's any sharper in the center of the frame versus the G2 on my Z6, but it has fewer flaky AF issues on my D850. It's also lighter and a little smaller which makes it easier to carry.
Excellent video as always. I'm a fan of what you do. Your pics are great, but did notice any degradation of the image quality using that lens? i.e. sharpness, fringing etc. I'm eyeing to get one. Thanks in advance!
Jordan, the lens is not quite as sharp as the Canon L lenses but is to be expected in this price bracket. You get a few more soft shots also but as you saw you can get nice shots. It is really hard to know what lens to get, If you have a mirrorless body then the RF100-500 is almost unbeatable. If you have a DSLR then these lenses offer pretty good value. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks a lot! looking forward to your next post, Cheers!
I have the same lens and I am using on the R5. At the beginning I noticed that there was a noticeable delay on focusing my subject (humming bird). Then I read on some forums that there is a firmware update for that lens. After applying the update, the focus was a bit faster, but still slower than the Canon RF 800 mm. I am curious to test the canon RF 100 - 500, people say that is a great lens, focusing fast and it gives sharp images. Hopefully I can try it in the store, right now I have not $2800 to buy it.
PS when I used the Tamron 150 - 600 to take a photo to an humming bird sit on a tree, I could see the reflection into the humming bird eye and I can count the feathers. I wish it could focus faster on moving subjects
Thanks Michele, you experience seems to be a common one with people using this lens. The RF100-500 is a beautiful lens and is very sharp. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade with the R5 (maybe with the R6 too) I need to use Canon Digital Photo Professional to get the best data (color, noise, detail) from my photos since Lightroom does not have a great decoder (yet) for the R5. Unfortunately DPP does not support non Canon lens. So the process to elaborate my photos become even longer. Not sure if other photographers experienced the same issue
Hi Michele, it is a little bit painful at the moment for sure. I have been struggling through with Lightroom. Cheers, Duade 👍
Tamron and Sigma super telephoto zoom lenses for Canon DSLRs/MILCs are appropriate glasses indeed. Because Canon itself doesn't offer anything in this range. There's one 100-500mm RF lens which is shorter by 100mm, slower at the long end and pricier! So, it's wiser to buy the so-called third party lenses for this purpose. BTW, how is the durability of these third party lenses?
The build quality, weather sealing, AF, IS is not as good as the RF100-500 but they do offer great value for money. Cheers, Duade