More Tamron 150-600 troubles

[mikew_RIP]

Not that it helps MikeW, but I've had some great results following tidbits of advice I have seen him drop. I almost only use it in full sun, keep the aperture no lower than 7, and use it on my monopod with the stabilization on. Finally, I avoid going over 500mm unless I flat have too. If the above parameters can't be met then I throw it on my full frame and let the iso go where it needs to to meet the above criteria.

To date my copy has performed flawlessly on 2 x 7100 & 600.

Thanks,i hope your lens proves itself consistent,i have to wonder if its a QC problem so some get great lenses and some dont,the basic design and ability of the lens is great.

 

[mikew_RIP]

Mike, I know you want VR, so that will be a good set up. Lately I've been using my old 300 f/4 D lens witha 1.4x and the only time I miss the Tamron is when I want to zoom on closer subjects and can't. I carry another body with a shorter lens almost all the time, but there isn't always time to change over. I also miss VR when it's dark. You'll have that covered if you get the new 300mm. I will be jealous when you get it, of course!

Forgot to say the other main reason for VR is so i can use it with my V2 and not have to go too high on the ISO.

 

[mikew_RIP]

Done it,just ordered the 300mm PF my dealer says it could be in the next two or three weeks but i wont hold my breath.

 

[J-see]

For this price, shooting within 30 meters and well lit it is great.

I decided to test it. These shots are around 140 meters. I looked up the exact width of the canal alone: 127 meters.

SOOC (cropped):



processed:



Shot handheld without fine-tuning.

At 420mm my IQ is at least as good as the 600mm shot even when I have to crop more.