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Post by hunter58 on Nov 20, 2013 16:04:36 GMT -5
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Post by Ira Runyan on Nov 20, 2013 17:47:54 GMT -5
Apparently, Tamron intends on replacing my 200-500mm lens with this new 150-600mm lens.
Right now price and shipping dates have not been announced, and it can only be seen in Europe at a show this month in Paris, France. My wife won't allow me to travel to see the new lens at the show....... All kidding aside, I have been very happy with my 200-500mm lens which had a 6 year warranty. Auto Focusing did break down, but Tamron repaired the lens in short order. I think I would be interested in trying this new lens when it becomes available here in the US.
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Post by DNK on Nov 22, 2013 11:03:30 GMT -5
I'm sure it will be a good one, thanks for sharing
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Post by Ira Runyan on Dec 24, 2013 10:00:09 GMT -5
Received an E-mail from B&H Photo today which said that the Tamron 150-600mm lens is available for pre-order with an Expected availability of January 17 2014. Price $1069.00. Tanron 150-600mm Anouncement from B&H |
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Post by Ira Runyan on Dec 25, 2013 11:30:07 GMT -5
Personally, I think the ideal wildlife lens would be the Canon 500mm f4 lens with a 1.4x TC to give you a 700mm lens (current cost $10,399 plus the cost of the TC). But, that is in a perfect world where money was no object, not practical for someone like me living on Social Security. I could buy 10 of these new Tamron 150-600mm lenses for that cost! I have had good luck with my old Tamron 200-500mm lens and I am giving some thought to trying this new lens. As you can see in the photo below, the new lens looks very much like the old lens...........  You can read more information on this lens at the Tamron web site....... Tamron 150-600mm information |
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Post by hunter58 on Feb 15, 2014 20:37:29 GMT -5
Ira, Here's a good review of this lens. Sounds like you already have one or will be getting one soon. link to review |
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Post by Ira Runyan on Feb 16, 2014 9:49:47 GMT -5
Ira, Here's a good review of this lens. Sounds like you already have one or will be getting one soon. link to reviewThank you for the information, Hunter. Placed my Pre-Order today. Will let you know my assessment of the lens when I receive it. |
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Post by Rich on Feb 19, 2014 6:50:08 GMT -5
I've ordered this lens also....Original delivery date pushed back to the end of March....hopefully it will ship then.
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Post by richnmib on Feb 23, 2014 19:29:29 GMT -5
I really want one of these...
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Post by Ira Runyan on Feb 24, 2014 8:41:25 GMT -5
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Post by Ira Runyan on Mar 6, 2014 21:55:09 GMT -5
Several reviews of this new Tamron lens have been published that for the most part have nothing but good things to say about it. Well, we all know that no lens is perfect. Here is a review by Bryan Carnathan that not only points out the good points of this lens, but also describes some of it's problems. Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens Review by Bryan Carnathan |
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Post by Ira Runyan on Mar 11, 2014 14:28:23 GMT -5
Good News: Just received a E-mail from B&H Photo stating that my Tamron 150-600mm Lens, Canon Mount was shipped today. It should arrive at my house on Friday.
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Post by Rich on Mar 12, 2014 5:00:16 GMT -5
Congrats Ira.....I'm patiently awaiting my email....well maybe not so patiently....lol
UPDATE...just got a B&H email...but not the one I was hoping for...still on back order...When I last spoke with them they said the Nikon mounts were due in on the 17th.
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Post by Ira Runyan on Mar 14, 2014 20:11:41 GMT -5
My lens was delivered today, but the UPS truck did not arrive until it was almost dark. Will have to wait for tomorrow to try it out in the field. Just before sunset however, I did take a little test shot. This old lock was 45 feet away, and this shot was taken at ISO 1000, 1/800th second, F 6.3 (wide open) at 600mm hand held. I can't really tell at this point, but I think I'm going to like this Tamron 150-600mm lens.   Hope to post some real shots tomorrow........... |
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Post by Rich on Mar 15, 2014 3:06:13 GMT -5
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