Thank for the video. I know that you commented on not getting a tele converter, though the 1.4x has received good reviews. I see that you showed the 2.0x which most receivers did say that picture quality does degrade with that?
Nice review! I add my two cents, after two years of using 150-500 and a year for 200-600 with a6600, now a6700. I finally decided to keep 150-500 and sell 200-600. Firstly because AF difference is much smaller between them on a6700 than on a6600. Another reasons are transport ease, slighly weight savings and macro capabilities, with crop factor I could do really nice close ups, impossible to achieve even with dedicated macro because of great working distance. Only thing I dislike about tamron 150-500 is that I wish it were native aps-c with even more weight/size savings, would insta buy such version. Another thing I dislike that after 2 years I've got 1 dust particle behind front glass, it doesn't affect image at all, even with aperture closed to maximum, but still it kills my soul inside :D
Just got this lens and can't wait to shoot with it!! The sony 200-600 is way more expensive where I live and also a much bigger lens as it is internally zooming. I was also considering the sigma 150-600 but this tamron felt a lot more compact for its range. I also think the version 03 firmware has improved the performance of this lens a lot and I also don't mind the 15 fps cap as I have a a7IV. Great review and photo samples btw.
Just bought the Tamron on the $200 instant discount sale. Already have tma 17-28 & 28-200 for travel photogaphy. I wanted the Sony 200-600 for wildlife, zoo, & other distant reach styles. The 100-400 doubled my 100-200 coverage and is $$$, the 200-600 while excellent for birds & wildlife, is 5in linger and too bulky to be easily toted around for travel. If I end up with a 12-24, 24-70, & 70-200, maybe I'll then swap to a 200-600. But I spent $2500 and cover 17-500mm. Swapping to the Sony GM setup would run me $8500 ish to cover 5mm more on the low end and 100mm on the high end. As an enthusiast, Tamron wins. 90% of the glass for fractions of the price.
Locally this lens is more expensive then newly coming Sigma 150-600 f/5-6,3 so it's really tough choice to go for it unless you really need the smaller lens.
Thanks for this down to earth video with clear and understandable comments that make sense. Price at 18 April 2023 is discounted, making this lens a bit more affordable. I'm just not sure how much usage I might have for such a focal range but I see it having potential in covering events, in particular outdoor stage events, where access is difficult and reach is important. Optical performance, build quality and auto focus performance all seem pretty good to me.
Awesome Video, thanks! Short, simple and good quality 💪🏽 I think I'm going to buy it when the price drops a little, because I live in Switzerland and here it's. 2000.- at the moment...
That was always one of my issues when I lived in Europe. Camera gear is SOOO much more expensive over there. But you’ve got the Alps, so I guess that’s a good trade off 😅
I've been eying up this one lately. I have the Sony 70-350 mm lens. Easy to carry and great general purpose. But when shooting birds if you're not close it can be disappointing. How do you find this lens hand held or do you feel a tripod or monopod is really required? Nice look at the Tamron!
I understand the "why" for choosing alpha high-end camera to test a budget lense ...but ppl who would buy tamron are also on a budget camera. Would be nice to see a7iii a7c
Just picked this up and still getting used to it! It's a great lens so far, but I'll see how it handles shooting fast moving dogs soon. The Sony 100-400 is just a bit out of my price range and the Sigma 100-400 didn't cut it at all.
That’s great to know about this Tamron lens. Thanks for sharing the video on it. I was recently thinking of the alternatives for G master zoom lenses. Have you tried Sigma 100-400 mm for Sony? Is it another alternative comparable to Tamron ? Please let us know your thoughts on it. Thanks.
If I want to use the camera for everyday, ultrawide and super tele, would you recommend me to get Sony A7RV with Tamron 150-500mm and Sony 16-35mm F4 Power Zoom, GH5 with 100-400 and 8-18 or 9mm or Fuji XT5 with similar lenses? A7RV with the Tamron lens I can crop 2X MFT still get 1000mm and it has the unique 4 ways screen too and great EVF. Do all of them I can add extension tube to get ultramacro which is more than 1 magnification?
Well I'll probably be buying the a7iv in a year or so and with it the tamron 35-150 later then the Tamron 150-500 and a wide angle I've not dicided on yet.
Hello which one would you recommend Tamron 150_500 or Sigma 150-600. Where I live Sigma is cheaper by 150$ but I heard that sigma's af is not as good as Tamron
Just got the 100-400GM, and got the Tamron now for 1,5 week, i’m going to test these lenses tomorrow. I did a quick test with the 100-400 GM and i’m kinda scared that the Tamron is sharper :/ Why i’m scared is because i really want the Gm because of size and weight is so much better to hold. For me thats a big big advantage of the 100-400 GM.
I found the GM to be a bit sharper and definitely easier to maneuver. I also like the 100-400 focal length a bit more given the rest of the lenses I keep in my bag, but I’m seriously impressed with how well this lens performs given the budget
I'm thinking about buying my first tele and in doubt between the tamron 150 500 and the sigma 150 600 for my a6100, which would be the best option? Thanks
So what do you think? Are you going to pick up a new Telephoto?
Just got a copy and I'm lovin'it
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Dude I wish every company added that arca swiss mount like you mentioned . . . something so simple is so damn nice to have
Dude right?? Put it at the bottom of the body itself and let’s be done with it
Thank for the video. I know that you commented on not getting a tele converter, though the 1.4x has received good reviews. I see that you showed the 2.0x which most receivers did say that picture quality does degrade with that?
The 1.4 is much better image quality yes
Nice review!
I add my two cents, after two years of using 150-500 and a year for 200-600 with a6600, now a6700.
I finally decided to keep 150-500 and sell 200-600. Firstly because AF difference is much smaller between them on a6700 than on a6600. Another reasons are transport ease, slighly weight savings and macro capabilities, with crop factor I could do really nice close ups, impossible to achieve even with dedicated macro because of great working distance.
Only thing I dislike about tamron 150-500 is that I wish it were native aps-c with even more weight/size savings, would insta buy such version. Another thing I dislike that after 2 years I've got 1 dust particle behind front glass, it doesn't affect image at all, even with aperture closed to maximum, but still it kills my soul inside :D
Just got this lens and can't wait to shoot with it!! The sony 200-600 is way more expensive where I live and also a much bigger lens as it is internally zooming. I was also considering the sigma 150-600 but this tamron felt a lot more compact for its range. I also think the version 03 firmware has improved the performance of this lens a lot and I also don't mind the 15 fps cap as I have a a7IV. Great review and photo samples btw.
Awesome! I think you’ll love it
Love it. Huge fan of a budget tele. That compression looks clean.
Super clean for sure ✊🏻✊🏻
Great video mate, putting that one on the list (and taking the teleconverter off haha)
Hahah yeah teleconverter doesn’t belong in a respectable kit unfortunately. Glad you liked the video man! Appreciate it
Just bought the Tamron on the $200 instant discount sale. Already have tma 17-28 & 28-200 for travel photogaphy. I wanted the Sony 200-600 for wildlife, zoo, & other distant reach styles. The 100-400 doubled my 100-200 coverage and is $$$, the 200-600 while excellent for birds & wildlife, is 5in linger and too bulky to be easily toted around for travel. If I end up with a 12-24, 24-70, & 70-200, maybe I'll then swap to a 200-600. But I spent $2500 and cover 17-500mm. Swapping to the Sony GM setup would run me $8500 ish to cover 5mm more on the low end and 100mm on the high end. As an enthusiast, Tamron wins. 90% of the glass for fractions of the price.
Locally this lens is more expensive then newly coming Sigma 150-600 f/5-6,3 so it's really tough choice to go for it unless you really need the smaller lens.
Thanks for this down to earth video with clear and understandable comments that make sense. Price at 18 April 2023 is discounted, making this lens a bit more affordable. I'm just not sure how much usage I might have for such a focal range but I see it having potential in covering events, in particular outdoor stage events, where access is difficult and reach is important. Optical performance, build quality and auto focus performance all seem pretty good to me.
Awesome Video, thanks! Short, simple and good quality 💪🏽
I think I'm going to buy it when the price drops a little, because I live in Switzerland and here it's. 2000.- at the moment...
That was always one of my issues when I lived in Europe. Camera gear is SOOO much more expensive over there. But you’ve got the Alps, so I guess that’s a good trade off 😅
@@kylemeshna Hahaha yeah that's true :)
Nice job bro...the arca-swiss in under advisement over here...coming out with some compatible heads soon
Dude that’s music to my ears 🤤 can’t wait to test them out
I've been eying up this one lately. I have the Sony 70-350 mm lens. Easy to carry and great general purpose. But when shooting birds if you're not close it can be disappointing. How do you find this lens hand held or do you feel a tripod or monopod is really required? Nice look at the Tamron!
I understand the "why" for choosing alpha high-end camera to test a budget lense ...but ppl who would buy tamron are also on a budget camera. Would be nice to see a7iii a7c
I think that’s generally true. Lots of people on the a7r or a7s series would likely go for a Tamron too though
Just picked this up and still getting used to it! It's a great lens so far, but I'll see how it handles shooting fast moving dogs soon. The Sony 100-400 is just a bit out of my price range and the Sigma 100-400 didn't cut it at all.
Looking at this lens for Fuji. Apparently Fuji doesn’t limit the burst rate.
That’s great to know about this Tamron lens. Thanks for sharing the video on it.
I was recently thinking of the alternatives for G master zoom lenses.
Have you tried Sigma 100-400 mm for Sony? Is it another alternative comparable to Tamron ?
Please let us know your thoughts on it. Thanks.
I’ve tried it, but only in a limited capacity, so I’m not sure that I would have enough experience with it to give a confident recommendation on it
If I want to use the camera for everyday, ultrawide and super tele, would you recommend me to get Sony A7RV with Tamron 150-500mm and Sony 16-35mm F4 Power Zoom, GH5 with 100-400 and 8-18 or 9mm or Fuji XT5 with similar lenses? A7RV with the Tamron lens I can crop 2X MFT still get 1000mm and it has the unique 4 ways screen too and great EVF. Do all of them I can add extension tube to get ultramacro which is more than 1 magnification?
Well I'll probably be buying the a7iv in a year or so and with it the tamron 35-150 later then the Tamron 150-500 and a wide angle I've not dicided on yet.
Favorite wide angle is still the 16-35GM
Hello which one would you recommend Tamron 150_500 or Sigma 150-600. Where I live Sigma is cheaper by 150$ but I heard that sigma's af is not as good as Tamron
I'll admit I have only used the Sigma very sparingly, so I have far more experience with the Tamron. My personal recommendation would be Tamron
@@kylemeshna thanks 😊
I was worried this video was going to say to get rid of the 100-400 and go with the Tamron, especially since I just purchased the 100-400 GM 👀
Haha definitely keep the 100-400. It’s good, and especially for the price it’s great, but I love the 100-400
yo I have extra kidney...
Oh snap! Whatcha gonna trade it for??
Just got the 100-400GM, and got the Tamron now for 1,5 week, i’m going to test these lenses tomorrow. I did a quick test with the 100-400 GM and i’m kinda scared that the Tamron is sharper :/
Why i’m scared is because i really want the Gm because of size and weight is so much better to hold. For me thats a big big advantage of the 100-400 GM.
I found the GM to be a bit sharper and definitely easier to maneuver. I also like the 100-400 focal length a bit more given the rest of the lenses I keep in my bag, but I’m seriously impressed with how well this lens performs given the budget
@@kylemeshna I too had a 100-400mm for a few days LOL
@@LifewithElliott bahahaha! Andrew and I were just talking about that yesterday
That arca swiss mount is genius. I wish sony had put it on their 100-400 though... 😂
Seriously! It just makes so much sense
I'm thinking about buying my first tele and in doubt between the tamron 150 500 and the sigma 150 600 for my a6100, which would be the best option? Thanks
youre on youtube bro! why didnt i know that
If I can find the Sony 100-400 at 1400usd/2000cad I'd grab it instantly lol
Without a doubt haha
I ended up getting the sigma 150-600.
Selling my kidney piece by piece at the rental department. 🤷♂️
😂😂 good way to go about it! Give yourself a chance to get adjusted
I have only 24-70
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