Hands-on with Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6. 3 Di VC USD G2 Tamron's new SP 150-600mm F5-6. 3 Di VC USD G2 might look like little more than a refined version the previous 150-600mm, but the new version is actually a substantial redesign.
Hands-on with Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6. 3 Di VC USD G2
The 'G2' in the name stands for second generation, reflecting several improvements to the design, including the now-standard SP level of build quality, and revamped Vibration Correction (VC) offering up to 4. 5 stops of compensation. Optical construction comprises 21 elements in 13 groups, including three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements.
Hands-on with Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6. 3 Di VC USD G2
Tamron's 'SP' (Special Performance) designation is given only to the company's highest-performing lenses, and the SP 150-600mm is the first zoom in Tamron's new SP lineup. It is compatible with Tamron's 'TAP-in' Console, which allows the lens to be customized to user preferences.
Hands-on with Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6. 3 Di VC USD G2
The 150-600mm has three VC settings, and one additional custom option (enabled via the Tap-In Console) activates Vibration Correction in video mode. This view also shows the rubber seal around the lens-mount, which keeps dust and moisture from getting into the camera.
Hands-on with Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6. 3 Di VC USD G2
At full extension, the SP 150-600mm is a hefty lens, but the relatively small maximum aperture range keeps the deign relatively compact considering the telephoto reach. On an APS-C format camera, the effective focal length range increases to about 233-930mm equivalent.
Hands-on with Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6. 3 Di VC USD G2
In addition to the main zoom lock, which prevents the zoom from extending beyond 150mm, a 'Flex Zoom Lock' mechanism has been added to keep the lens barrel fixed at any focal length of your choosing.
Hands-on with Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6. 3 Di VC USD G2
The SP 150-600mm F5-6. 3 Di VC USD G2 was launched alongside two new teleconverters. The 1. 4X and 2X converters are moisture and dust-resistant, and turn the 150-600mm into a 210-840mm or 300-1200mm equivalent zoom on full-frame, respectively.
. dpreview.com2016-9-21 19:28
