First reviews for the new Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 are poping up

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Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens announcement


The initial reviews for the brand new 'Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3' are starting to pop up:

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(1) Several close up photos of the new lens and several sample shots can be found in here:

Page 1: http://it.wyswig.com/2014/01/02/review-tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-vc-usd-english-review/
Page 2: http://it.wyswig.com/2014/01/02/review-tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-vc-usd-english-review/2/
Page 3: http://it.wyswig.com/2014/01/02/review-tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-vc-usd-english-review/3/
Page 4: http://it.wyswig.com/2014/01/02/review-tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-vc-usd-english-review/4/


Final comment :
A good value lens appear in the market ! 600mm reach , F6.3 does not a matter for DSLR nowdays which have good ISO , fast focus , light weight (1.9KG with tripod mount), also a very long warranty period (3-6 years as i remember in Hong Kong ) . I am very impressive with this lens .

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(2) The ePhotozine review of the lens, with initial performance tests and sample shots:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-150-600mm-f-5-6-3-di-vc-usd-lens-review-23866


Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Verdict
With this lens, Tamron have created something that offers more reach at the telephoto end than equivalent lenses, whilst still being able to deliver good sharpness for a reasonable price. The launch price of ÂŁ949 makes this lens pretty much the only option for photographers looking for a 600mm lens for under ÂŁ1000.

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(3) The LensRental.com review, with some comparison with other similar lenses:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2014/01/tamron-150-600-telezoom-shootout


Summary

ItÂ’s pretty obvious that the Tamron has both 600mm range and the lowest price. These tests, and everything I see from photographers using the lens in the field, support that itÂ’s of at least equal image quality. Some people will prefer the extra wide range of the Sigma, others the lighter weight of the Canon. But for a lot of people, the Tamron is going to be the best bang for the buck.

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(4) The CanonWatch review, with several video-review on it:

http://www.canonwatch.com/tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-vc-usd-review-sample-pics/

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And so on and so forth. If you know of any other reviews, share here with us!!
 
One more review, now from Canada:

Special Review ? Tamron 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens

All of these things pale in comparison to the most important question: “Is the image quality any good?” Prepare to be impressed, because this lens delivers an image quality far above its price point. It ticks all the right boxes. Sharpness? Check! The lens is incredibly sharp throughout almost all the focal lengths. It is slightly less sharp at 600mm wide open, but stopping down even a half stop to f/8 restores excellent sharpness. Color rendition is excellent. Even the bokeh (out of focus area) in both the highlights and transition zone is very good. Flare resistance is also very strong. This lens is capable of taking beautiful photos, period.


Game-changer? Absolutely! If you are in the market for a long range lens but have a short range budget, you simply have no better option than the brand-new Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens.
 
And another one:

First review: Tamron's new 150-600mm lens - National Photography | Examiner.com

Overall conclusion? According to Cicala, don't go making a purchase based on resolution tests as, more often than not, technique and environmental conditions play a larger role in making for a good (or bad) picture at such extreme focal lengths. Additionally, the in-hand feel should also be a consideration when making a purchase, too.


However, when it comes to bang for buck, the Tamron 150-600 offers more than the Canon or Sigma.


Overall impression: the Tamron 150-600mm is surely worth a close look.
 
The English in the first one, oh my lawd.
 
It looks like it was written in Chinese and auto-translated...
 
The thing that impresses me the most about the sample photos is the quality of the bokeh...I think this lens creates a "prettier" defocused backdrop than any other long, slow tele-zoom I have seen.

I think Tamron has yet another instant classic, like their 90mm AF-SP Macro has been for them for so many years...they really seem to have delivered a fine product once again.
 
That's my feeling too, Derrel.
I will wait for the Nikon release and some reviews on Nikon bodies, to see how it behaves.
I am really interested in a longer zoom, 400mm or above, and that one seems to be a great contender for the choice I will have to make in the next months.
 
AF speed test for the Tamron 150-600mm


 
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Nice,

The most important question now is,
who's gonna buy me one ? :lmao:
 
I really want my next lens to be the Tamron 70-200 2.8, but this thing has got me very tempted.
 
The thing that impresses me the most about the sample photos is the quality of the bokeh...I think this lens creates a "prettier" defocused backdrop than any other long, slow tele-zoom I have seen.

I think Tamron has yet another instant classic, like their 90mm AF-SP Macro has been for them for so many years...they really seem to have delivered a fine product once again.

The bokeh in the meerkat shot and the bird-birdfeeder....insane. I am no expert, but those look amazing.
 
I plan on being an early adopter of this lens when it makes it's way out to the general public. I got to play with it at Imaging in Phoenix and I was impressed. I was going to be saving up for the Canon 600 super but I am going this route instead.
 
The preview shots and reviews are looking good!
 

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