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<blockquote data-quote="Bourbon Neat" data-source="post: 464299" data-attributes="member: 37727"><p>Thoughts about using the Tamron 150-600 telephoto zoom, known as the Tamzooka.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Within this forum can be seen some very nice captures with that particular lens. I have yet to post a WOW image captured with the Tamzooka. The brunt of that is all on me for sure. This is not an excuse but I do all hand held shooting with that bugger, from a distance. After finally getting it fine-tuned, it shows much better than previously. There are some things to consider if looking in that direction for a tele lens.</p><p></p><p></p><p>* Target distance</p><p>* Size of target</p><p>* Lighting</p><p>* Gimbal head</p><p>* Locations</p><p>* Auto focus reliability</p><p>* Cost</p><p></p><p>On the majority of posted images we see the exif info. What is not disclosed is focus distance or (target distance). If anyone is getting WOW images with the Tamzooka on a regular basis from beyond 30 meters/100 feet, please speak up. In my experience the wildlife in my area is not human friendly. That is not to say we are enemies but they do keep their distance. For my circumstance it was hardly worth the purchase. If you are located near a park, wildlife refuge or such, then things may be different for you.</p><p></p><p>We have animals around that are definitely large enough to make a nice capture (bear, deer, coyote, bobcat, elk, eagle, various raptors, vultures), again they are skittish and it is by chance or baiting to get the opportunity for a shot. Smaller stuff is still skittish and quick as a wink. If it will sit for a few moments then it will be captured in raw. I have captured images of deer with the Tamzooka resting on the hood of the jeep at 60 meters/200 feet and those images look like turd, mostly due to evening lighting.</p><p></p><p>Today was the first sunny day in the past six. Tamzooka likes a lot of light. Some folks will tell ya to set auto iso and everything will be fine, I disagree. See the exif on these 2 images from today, not a cloud in the sky.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]163817[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]163818[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>As far as a gimbal head for tripod use with the Tamzooka, I have no experience and have read little on the subject.</p><p></p><p>Location is critical if you are considering wildlife photography with a telephoto or super telephoto lens. If you are not, or do not have plans to be where the wildlife is available for capturing with your big glass, what is the point?</p><p></p><p>The reliability of the Tamron 150-600 telephoto zoom lens is less than stellar, see the threads at this forum.</p><p></p><p>Cost, this is where the Tamzooka shines, 1,000 U.S. dollars. For this price, shooting within 30 meters and well lit it is great.</p><p></p><p>When jumping into this hobby, the Tamzooka looked to me like the king of the world at its price. In better hands it produces for sure but if I had to do it over again, all things considered, no. </p><p></p><p>As a side note, it is the only lens of 8 that is sloppy on the mount.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bourbon Neat, post: 464299, member: 37727"] Thoughts about using the Tamron 150-600 telephoto zoom, known as the Tamzooka. Within this forum can be seen some very nice captures with that particular lens. I have yet to post a WOW image captured with the Tamzooka. The brunt of that is all on me for sure. This is not an excuse but I do all hand held shooting with that bugger, from a distance. After finally getting it fine-tuned, it shows much better than previously. There are some things to consider if looking in that direction for a tele lens. * Target distance * Size of target * Lighting * Gimbal head * Locations * Auto focus reliability * Cost On the majority of posted images we see the exif info. What is not disclosed is focus distance or (target distance). If anyone is getting WOW images with the Tamzooka on a regular basis from beyond 30 meters/100 feet, please speak up. In my experience the wildlife in my area is not human friendly. That is not to say we are enemies but they do keep their distance. For my circumstance it was hardly worth the purchase. If you are located near a park, wildlife refuge or such, then things may be different for you. We have animals around that are definitely large enough to make a nice capture (bear, deer, coyote, bobcat, elk, eagle, various raptors, vultures), again they are skittish and it is by chance or baiting to get the opportunity for a shot. Smaller stuff is still skittish and quick as a wink. If it will sit for a few moments then it will be captured in raw. I have captured images of deer with the Tamzooka resting on the hood of the jeep at 60 meters/200 feet and those images look like turd, mostly due to evening lighting. Today was the first sunny day in the past six. Tamzooka likes a lot of light. Some folks will tell ya to set auto iso and everything will be fine, I disagree. See the exif on these 2 images from today, not a cloud in the sky. [ATTACH=CONFIG]163817._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]163818._xfImport[/ATTACH] As far as a gimbal head for tripod use with the Tamzooka, I have no experience and have read little on the subject. Location is critical if you are considering wildlife photography with a telephoto or super telephoto lens. If you are not, or do not have plans to be where the wildlife is available for capturing with your big glass, what is the point? The reliability of the Tamron 150-600 telephoto zoom lens is less than stellar, see the threads at this forum. Cost, this is where the Tamzooka shines, 1,000 U.S. dollars. For this price, shooting within 30 meters and well lit it is great. When jumping into this hobby, the Tamzooka looked to me like the king of the world at its price. In better hands it produces for sure but if I had to do it over again, all things considered, no. As a side note, it is the only lens of 8 that is sloppy on the mount. [/QUOTE]
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