Tamron SP 150-600mm Di VC USD

ID rocks wrote in post #17130670
Had this lens for a few months now. I mostly shoot birds. The first of a Coopers Hawk was processed using Adobe Camera Raw so the exif data shows the correct lens in flickr. The second shot of my daughters puppy Cummins was processed using Apple Aperture which shows a different lens. The photos of Cummins won a blue ribbon in the Idaho State Fair for Best Smile.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/oK2h​kE Cooper's Hawk PS 08162014 (235) by Dan R Cook, on Flickr[/IMG]

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/nBbU​vy Cummins 06072014 by Dan R Cook, on Flickr[/IMG]

Very nice shots.

alann wrote in post #17129911
Brothers daughter and her little ones on the lake. I think this lens does fine for "action" shots.
ƒ/7.1 483.0 mm 1/1250 250

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/oJFB​Wy 20140830-_23A1447-Edit.jpg by North Artworks, on Flickr[/IMG]
ƒ/6.3 600.0 mm 1/1250 250

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/oJFY​c1 20140830-_23A1386.jpg by North Artworks, on Flickr[/IMG]
ƒ/7.1 600.0 mm 1/1250 500

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/oJFX​c5 20140830-_23A1269.jpg by North Artworks, on Flickr[/IMG]

These are very similar to some of the jetski shots I currently take with my 70-200,, f2.8 II and a 1.4 TC. We don't necessarily get as much light over here in the IK, but it's great to see this lens can be used for this type of shot. Thank you

This is what I get with the above mentioned combo. They are nearly all heavily cropped as I can't quite reach the action without it Link to 70-200 + 1.4 thread Unfortunately since getting my lens I have either been at work or sitting at home with a tummy bug

ID rocks wrote in post #17130670

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/nBbU​vy Cummins 06072014 by Dan R Cook, on Flickr[/IMG]

I love this so much. I want the puppy too

LV Moose wrote in post #17130718
Great puppy shot, Dan

Thanks

Peter2516 wrote in post #17131822
Very nice shots.

Thank you.

Geordie Amanda wrote in post #17131896
I love this so much. I want the puppy too

Yes, Cummins is very cute and he's a really great and smart dog. I don't think my daughter wants to give him up.

Hei Baller! I've tried panning with it on a 7d - the size does make it a bit difficult to handle compared to a 100-400. Nothing is impossible, but my first impressions are that I need to practice a lot to get decent results...here's an example of a very harshly lit one

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/oKRY​rp

Savannah Sparrow @600mm

BallerStatus wrote in post #17131281
Hey guys, looking to get this lens to replace my 70-200 f4L IS. Since moving away from crop bodies, I am looking for more reach. My questions is how good is this lens at panning? I shoot a lot of motorsports events with low shutter speed pans. The 70-200 has the dedicated panning mode for the IS and I use this quite a bit. I have seen 1-2 panning shots in here, but not sure if those were made with VC on or off or if the VC fights against panning. I am between this lens and the 100-400 which has the dedicated mode. Thanks for your help!

Same thoughts after I pulled the trigger and placed the order last Saturday. Been reading on various sites that its not very adaptable for airshow and race track shoots. Then I came across this photostream https://www.flickr.com​/photos/wallyllama/pag​e1/ and quit worrying. On dpreview, he explains his technique and says he now actually prefers using the Tamron for such shoots. He actually pans and shoots single shots in AI servo mode with a technique he describes on dpreview. http://www.dpreview.co​m/forums/post/53951875
Best thing to do is try the lens out; you can always return it if not satisfied.

Jaanus wrote in post #17132232
Hei Baller! I've tried panning with it on a 7d - the size does make it a bit difficult to handle compared to a 100-400. Nothing is impossible, but my first impressions are that I need to practice a lot to get decent results...here's an example of a very harshly lit one

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/oKRY​rp _MG_0836 by jaanusk22rik, on Flickr


ps...this was shot at 1/40th of a second just for practicing.

magal wrote in post #17132802
Same thoughts after I pulled the trigger and placed the order last Saturday. Been reading on various sites that its not very adaptable for airshow and race track shoots. Then I came across this photostream https://www.flickr.com​/photos/wallyllama/pag​e1/ and quit worrying. On dpreview, he explains his technique and says he now actually prefers using the Tamron for such shoots. He actually pans and shoots single shots in AI servo mode with a technique he describes on dpreview. http://www.dpreview.co​m/forums/post/53951875
Best thing to do is try the lens out; you can always return it if not satisfied.

Thanks for the info! I am considering this vs the 70-300L or 100-400L. Both of those have the dedicated panning IS which is a pretty big selling point to me. Not sure that I have steady enough hands to handhold this beast w/o VC. I'm sure with practice I could make it work, but still weighing the pros and cons.

BallerStatus wrote in post #17133147
Thanks for the info! I am considering this vs the 70-300L or 100-400L. Both of those have the dedicated panning IS which is a pretty big selling point to me. Not sure that I have steady enough hands to handhold this beast w/o VC. I'm sure with practice I could make it work, but still weighing the pros and cons.

Not to mention the weight difference. The front element of the Tamzooka is quite heavy and from 500mm out I found panning with it quite challenging. I had rented the lens for 2 weeks and yet I could not truly get used to it. In my case the lens surely did not have the AF upgrade so I also suffered from the AI servo tracking failure on the 1DmkIV.

Static shots - given the price tag - I am still stunned what Tamron pulled off here. I wish that would turn into a trend. CANON - are you listening?

Cheers.

Thanks for the input. I am pretty much sold on the 70-300L at this point, plus possibly adding a crop body and a Kenko 1.4x TC if really needed. Yes, this lens has to be the best bang for the buck for wildlife, birding, etc.

rehype wrote in post #17132521
Savannah Sparrow @600mm

Great shot Rehype. Awesome sharpness.

^ Nice shot, Peter. He's giving you the stare.

JM Photos wrote in post #17133423
^ Nice shot, Peter. He's giving you the stare.

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