Tamron 150-600 f/5-f/6.3 Review: The ultimate wildlife lens for $1,000?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

📸 Tamron 150-600 f/5-f/6.3 for Sony on Amazon help.tc/t600 ⭐ Canon 400mm f/5.6 on Amazon help.tc/c400

[@ProsenjitBanerjee]

Tony & Chelsea Northrup tnx But how can I contact you.... Me prosanjit I m frm india

[@GrantSR]

The first link goes to the Canon version of that lens, not the Sony.

[@mrbobo86]

After much much debate of canon vs. tamron... I ended up with the 150-600mm and let me tell ya..... it's freaking amazing. I don't know why chelsey is getting soft pictures because my photos were pretty darn sharp, even at 600mm. I guess it all depends on the subject you are shooting. Also the DOF is kinda shallow so it is easy to miss focus. I was taking pictures at a zoo at 600mm wide open and they were sharp. I would highly recommend the tamron over the canon 400mm prime as the VC makes a world of difference.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

***** Yes, the videos are in the paperback and ebook both. Thanks!

[@DedTru-l8g]

If you are every in Australia, I would like to buy you a beer sir. I think your work is amazing, both your photography and your tutorials. :)

[@bengtenyman]

The video IQ are somewhat discouraging. How about posting a couple of the original still images in high resolution right here for us to see.

[@danwills775]

Bengt Nyman hello mate.. what is the difference between 70-300mm and just 300 mm lens and which is the best lens for all occasions

[@bengtenyman]

If you are photographing birds you need maximum reach and resolution so you choose a (300mm) prime lens. A zoom (70-300mm) lens gives you more flexibility for football games etc but a substantially compromised image quality.

[@Lalaland.001]

Maybe it's my ignorance, but shooting wildlife with 300mm + lenses is nearly impossible without a proper image stabilizer in lens, through a shoulder rig or even a monopod, correct me if I'm wrong. but any added rig no matter in what form would greatly enhance picture quality. , the images you show in this video either show fringing, are blurry or blown out...

[@LocoLynx]

I took your advice 3 years ago and bought a second hand 400mm f5.6 prime on ebay for $800 with box and camo. Never ever regretted it, in fact it never comes off my Canon 7D. Friends comment on my photos saying they don't know what it is but they just like them. Thank you.

[@SauceChef]

Is it just me or do they look like a very generic rich villain duo. Perhaps something out of a Bond movie.

[@Themoigt]

1:56 that dslr without the body cap

[@binanhduc]

+Themoigt My eyes are burning...

[@josegarcia-lq4xq]

I think I cried.

[@sonyp180]

Prob why some of the video has dust on the sensor at 2 mins 40secs

[@grimtactix25]

+Darren Bannister Didn't even clock that. What a silly sausage

[@captainbozo01]

+Darren Bannister * 2:40

[@smheron1]

This is a great video. Thanks for taking the time to compare these models. I've been using the Tamron for nearly a year and for the price, it's a fantastic option for the handheld, wildlife shooter. The only other rig I had considered was the 400mm/2x extender combo. It's nice to see these two options stacked up in a real world situation.

[@JeanV1986]

1:50, "don't baby your gear".... 2:17, tons of dust in the sky... Yeah, I'm convinced :D

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yes, I definitely should have cleaned the sensor before the shoot. I stand behind not babying your gear, though. I don't mind cleaning the sensor, but I hate missing a shot.

[@JeanV1986]

Tony Northrup Still, I would not run around without lens cap, but that's just me. It only takes a second to take off.

[@Elmex_1]

I've been thinking of getting the tamron for my Nikon, but this video swayed me to do some research of possible alternatives. I like how this video is honest, and has good sample images for comparing the images. Also the mention of weight and zoom dust, very informative.

[@tomwebb3081]

Chelsea's way of holding the lens at 8:00 is wonderfully simple - fab idea!

[@iRawrh]

Look at the sensor dust. I noticed that you guys never use the front cap!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Here's the story--we normally film with the 70D, but we needed 3 wildlife cameras, so we used the 70D on-camera... and at the last minute pulled the 5D Mark II out of storage for Justin to film with. That camera always excelled at collecting sensor dust :). It just needs a cleaning. And I recommend throwing your front caps away immediately--they slow you down too much, and they have no impact on sensor dust. They might slow down collected dust on the front element of the lens, but that's easily wiped away and generally doesn't show up in pictures, anyway.

[@Sleepingsaloon]

Tony Northrup I think he might have meant body cap

[@MirekHeikkila]

Tony Northrup what, no don't throw away the front caps! they are handy especially when you have none!! ie for carrying a 2nd or backup camera in a bag w/o a lense mounted.. saves so much space!!

[@MinorVoices]

You guys are like, the most good looking couple in the photography world, with a real good reviews and knowledge, topped with a very warm and friendly approach, it feels like listening to our dear friends giving us their insights and opinions, doesn't feel like getting lectured or intimidated at all!! And you guys don't even bother to spend time answering our questions in each videos.. Wow,you guys are just.. AWESOME! Looking forward to get your books soon as I can because I know they'll be awesome too! much love from Indonesia

[@WeezieV]

The fur on the rabbit seemed a "hare" sharper. Hahahhahaha

[@9karol01]

Get out 😂😂😂😂🤘🏼 made me spit out my tea 😂😂

[@UrbanoModa]

I like this channel, thank you for sharing your time and works. It's nice to see a channel promoting photography and equipment rather than a lot of other channels promoting rage, incorrect or inexperienced reviews. This channel appears to carry experience, and humble honest reviews. Thanks

[@squirl033]

i use the Tamron 150-600 on a Canon 7D MkII for birds, and am VERY pleased with its performance. it may not be QUITE as sharp as the 400 f/5.6 prime, but no zoom will be as sharp as the best primes, so it's no surprise that the excellent 400 f/5.6 is a bit sharper. but if you have a good example of the Tamron, it is certainly more than sharp enough. my example of the Tamron is significantly sharper than my 100-400L, which was my workhorse lens for years. the Tamron isn't *quite* as sharp at 600 as it is at, say, 500-550mm, but for the price, it's pretty much the best zoom telephoto out there.

[@AllanAndersonMusic]

Winston Rockwell thank you for this comment!

[@SuthrnPraya]

Also sharper when stopped down. It really is a fantastic lens!

[@Big-Dave117]

I use the tamron 150-600 on my 7D mk2 and have to say my pictures come out way better then what yours have, I’ve only had to modify the settings for focus tracking in the camera but that’s it, I still get Cristal clear photos.

[@Jones12ax7]

You guys are a very beautiful family! My daughter is just 9 months, but we plan to introduce her in the things my wife I and like, among others, hikking and camping.

[@neirad537]

Do you have at 1:50 your camera sensor expose? why no cap?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

It's not the sensor that's exposed, it's the mirror. I'm testing different lenses in this video and thus needed to quickly swap lenses to try and get exact comparison shots.

[@FinlandApollo]

Tony Northrup You still know that the mirror isn't sealing the way to sensor so still, dust and things flow in to the sensor.

[@Landes1024rs]

Finland Apollo What about the shutter?

[@FinlandApollo]

3x3 Well, when the shutter moves, the dust and crap from the shutter moves to the sensor, ruining it.

[@justinsane3909]

Finland Apollo Don't go as far as to say ruin, but to dirty it where it will require cleaning, then yes.

[@00Skyfox]

Regarding 2:50 ("pushing that magnify button over and over again"), when Magic Lantern is installed on a Canon DSLR it has a function that allows simply holding the magnify button to zoom. It rapidly steps through the zoom amounts until it reaches max zoom, and can be released at any time.

[@EPICRANDOMGUY02]

Tony reminds me of Lorne Malvo from Fargo...?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+EPICRANDOMGUY Well shit, Lester. (Impressions don't work very well in writing)

[@EPICRANDOMGUY02]

+Tony Northrup "The old lester, now he would just let it slide. But not this guy..."

[@spboy66]

+EPICRANDOMGUY looollllll just what I thought about all the video

[@t3dewys]

I own the Canon 400 5.6 as well as the Tamron 150-600. I find the Canon to be more consistent, but when the Tamron nails it, the versatility of the zoom is really nice, as well as the extra reach. I have a really hard time deciding which lens to mount when I go in the field.

[@HertNiks]

You should do a Tamron 150-600mm vs Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary. Im not sure which one is better. Right now im leaning towards the sigma.

[@Sc0pee]

Tamron by far...this test was bogus. Either the Tammy wasn't focused, or there was some problem with the lens (bad test example). The Tammy is not this soft/blurry IRL. Look for SIgma 150-600 vs Tamron 150-600 online and you can see what I'm talking about.

[@ToddGrivetti]

Hey guys... I just purchased my Tamron 150-600 and replaced my Sigman 160-500 and WOW what a difference. I am so glad I purchased this lens and it was less than $1000. Another great video. Thank you.

[@beavertown2006]

200-500mm Nikon review is a must. Looking forward to that.

[@drawlikeapro6916]

No. Go for Tamron which gives pleasing images.

[@slimhanson5792]

Tony at 1:55 it shows you with a body without a dust cap.Is that why the video is so noisy?

[@joedin9790]

"Undisclosed location" Haha. I know exactly where this is! I've been here before. Beautiful area.

[@TenPester]

I use the 400/5.6 on a 1D3 and can't say I've ever needed IS at all. Never shoot below 1/400th either so I guess it's never needed :) Glad it came out on top in IQ over the Tamron though. Cheers for the review.

[@bastje]

2:04 why are you hanging your second body without lens or cap on your shoulder.... that is really bad for the camera sensor..

[@TonyAndChelsea]

The sensor isn't exposed; the mirror is. Either way, you just blow the dust off. Regardless, it's not a habit of mine, but I was filming a lens comparison video where I needed to rapidly switch a lens between different bodies without disturbing wildlife.

[@maxsmodels]

I photo and video RC aircraft which has many similarities to wildlife photography. I have a Sony 300mm zoom that does OK but it lacks reach for when the models get very far away and the autofocus only works under really bright sunlight when I am zoomed in. I have Tamron f 2.8 55mm that use indoors fro 'studio' work and green screen and it works well. It did have the autofocus die when it was still new and I h had to send it to Tamron. To their credit Tamron got to back to me quickly. No problems since. Thanks for the good info. Cheers, Max

[@zigasi86]

maybe im drunk but non of this pics are focused :O

[@zigasi86]

+zigasi86 sharp*

[@Shadowandsoulmebabe]

+zigasi86 I totally agree. Don't understand why all of the photos in this video look like shit, no matter what lens they used.

[@Wilsonbuildsthings]

I think it's just the video because some of the text in the video is a bit soft as well

[@Vebjorn1995]

Try to change from 1080p to 720p and then straight back to 1080p again.

[@Shadowandsoulmebabe]

I so agree...they look like shit.

[@catfishingjones]

A DOUBLE play on words! The fur on the rabbit was a hair sharper... I took your advice (after doing my own research, too) and bought the Phottix Odin. It is EXCELLENT. Versatility and affordability is what I look for...

[@blackfreakm]

Hi Tony and Chelsea, right now I'm begining with bird photography here in Colombia, I bought an old second hand canon eos 20d with a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM lens, I did it cause my friend needed the money, so I decided to try it out. Now I want to buy a lens with closer zoom, so I was wondering, what do you recomend me?, right now I have the money for Tamron 150-600 lens, so I don't know if I should save more money for the canon 400, or if I should save money for a canon 7d mark II and keep the 70-300 lens instead. Thx for the nice review!!!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+Miguel López Oh, save for the 400mm f/5.6, definitely. It blows the Tamron away. If you're struggling with the AF system, save for a used original 7D--they're pretty inexpensive now.

[@blackfreakm]

+Tony Northrup Thx for the advice!!

[@Ananggadipa]

The great thing about your channel is you answer all of comment (or at least most of it) where's other channel didn't care. Keep up the good work :)

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thanks!!

[@Ananggadipa]

Tony Northrup Hey, I would like to buy your book on iPad format but it isn't avaiable in Indonesia iTunes Store. itunes.apple.com/us/book/tony-northrups-dslr-book-how/id511736897?mt=11 Could you enable it ? Or is it any other way to buy your book for iPad?

[@CactusPaperCompany]

why do all these videos play MUSIC, It is driving me crazy. I can NOT hear them talk. WTF!!!

[@L9Nyen]

I can hear them just fine. Notice how the volume of the music is decreased when they start talking. To be fair at the start when they are whispering the background music sort of overpowers their voices. What speakers/headphones are you using?

[@GetOutsideYourself]

Chelsea makes a great point about dust getting into the zoom. I really messed up my brand-new Sony 70-400G2 on its first trip when some sand fell on it and got sucked into the lens, requiring an expensive professional cleaning (and then was dropped by UPS being returned from the cleaning).

[@jaxxonbalboa3243]

"Its not all about sharpness." Did I miss something somewhere???

[@centauro74]

Tony at the beginning of the video, you mention the canon 70D focusing problems. But it seems the problem is focusing mostly with wider apertures between 2.8-1.2 and using the center point, shooting thrue the viewfinder, with the live view is fine.

[@BonesTheCat]

5:20 "No Ground Fires"? As opposed too??

[@TonyAndChelsea]

BonesTheCat haha

[@Helicopterpilot16]

Took a look at this lens for my aviation photography the other day at my camera shop! I fell in love!

[@ladykillernahh]

This might be the best review for a lens I've ever seen.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Nathan Reisdorfer Thanks! We actually did better with the update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opjYo3qfmdSGgNU

[@GetOutsideYourself]

Hi Tony. Great comparison. My trick for quick shots of moving subjects in different light from what I was just shooting is a quick turn to full auto. I admit it, I will use auto mode to not miss something if my existing settings in manual are way off.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Whatever works! But be careful because automatic mode will probably put you at 1/500 or 1/750, which might be too slow to freeze the action.

[@phalcon23]

Tony Northrup Its a shame cameras dont let you pick full auto with a range of speeds, range of iso and apertures. And the camera finds the best combo. EG, Set 1/2000 min with max iso of 400, and any app. The camera finds the best combo.

[@TbonesTech]

@ 9:03 I see what you did there lol

[@dklearjet]

I hate the noise from the 7D. I have both the 7D and 5D mkIII. Keeping both but will get the Canon 400 prime for both bodies.

[@leojonkers3181]

The Canon 400 mm becomes a 700 mm? When you crop it down? No way. You can crop what you want, it stays a 400 mm. There is a difference between 400 mm and 700 mm, like compressing the image. The length of a lens has a specific behavior. That the reason why for example a 50 mm looks so natural. A 400 mm stays an 400 mm, how you crop it, manually or with a sensor.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Leo Jonkers Obviously the lens doesn't physically deform, but it does give the same field of view and compression that a 700mm lens would.

[@leojonkers3181]

Tony Northrup The same field of view is true, not the compression ( I mean by compression how the image will compress the closer and further subject will be closer to each other, maybe I do not express myself that good in written English while from The Netherlands:) ) With an 700 mm you get another picture than with a 400 mm. It is a common made error, when you see how often people are told an APSc will get your more tele. That is simply not true. There will be cropped in comparison with a FullFrame, that is all. Nice review by the way, it gets really exciting now Sigma will come with two(!) 150-600 mm zooms and Canon has come with the mark II of the 100-400mm. Choices, choices...

[@leojonkers3181]

***** Yes, I also think that. But I also think that it is the wrong way to compare cropping with a longer telephoto. The Fov can be the same, the image (in that Fov) is different. Like I said before, it is keeping the wrong way of thinking alive. I also think this review compares the lenses with a specific subject, where shutter speed is important and reduces the importance of IS. When you use these lenses for other subjects where shutter speeds are less important, the the Canon 400mm without IS suffer a big disadvantage. And I am not saying the Canon 400mm is a bad lens, far from that. But not everybody takes constantly photos of fast moving objects like flying birds. A lot of people use these lenses for a visit to the zoo or will make use of the artistic possibilities an long telephoto lens can give you.

[@leojonkers3181]

***** Off course I referred to fast shutter speeds, where fast shutter speeds are less important. I am sorry to forget the word fast.

[@LawrieBrailey]

I own that Nikon 300mm f4.0 and 1.4 teleconverter. It's an amazingly sharp and quick combo. Even on BIF shots you can make out every feather!

[@falcoperegrinus82]

How about the Canon 400mm f4 DO IS lens? That thing looks sick for birds if you can afford it!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

falcoperegrinus82 It is, though at that price and weight I'd push you toward the 500mm or 600mm instead.

[@PertinaxMe]

Tony Northrup I'm contemplating buying a telephoto mainly for wildlife and leaning toward the 300 f/2.8 or the 400 f/4 DO. The 300 is shorter but with the f/2.8 I feel it will be more versatile for other shots than wildlife and it also performs well with the teleconverters. But the weight advantage of the 400 f/4 DO is tempting. What is your take on this? Thanks for your time...

[@stanbstudio8251]

Canon EF 300 mm f/2.8 is considered by many including non_Canon fan photographers. I loved mine. Extraordinarily sharp when printed out. FB, KZbin and most social media compress like a NYC pizza crust ( which is good) for pizza lovers!. I post slightly diminished quality b/c I prefer I sell the beauties, not photo foragers. Currently I use the Canon EF 400mm f/4 with extenders and lots of light!! For low light, I use a variety of lenses. I love/hate the Canon EF 500mm because I do most shooting in winter in Yellowstone and even snowshoes in backcountry are not happy and tripods with gimbals sink like the snow is quick sand!. All that said, I'm going to Yosemite soon and taking a Olympus system this time. Up to 19" inch prints are as good as my Nikon D850, Canon D5 MKII. I just have to understand what puts the best light in the camera..IMHO...

[@mikebeaulieu3393]

The prime is always gonna be a tad sharper but the tamron is a kick ass lense. Ive had no issues with mine whatsoever and like I said I own both the 400mm Canon and the 150-600 Tamron and the 5d mkiii and the 7d. Check out the bird shots on Photo Connection website that were done hand held at 600mm with the 150-600 ahd 5d mkiii. You wont be dissapointed with this lense.

[@billstorm929]

In having a group debate there are a few issues - 1. if someone has the mic it's hard to be heard above them and 2. if there is religion or politics involved (gear groupies) there is little chance for objectivity and 3. if there is a fan base for the person with the mic it's pretty impossible for any alternative opinions to be heard.. In this review the flaws in making the lens comparisons are rampant. Tony you have previously done some nice work but this was a pure Canon sell out. This is clearly not an apples to apples comparison. It's misleading and unfortunately from what I have read has caused some people whose budgets are limited (and have no company connections) to shy away from a versatile lens that currently has no challenger at its price point. Finally, hand holding a new lens even with your past experience with large lenses doesn't guarantee you had the steadiest of hands with this one. I have used this lens and like others who have commented have consistently gotten tack sharp images when properly handled. Check what has happen to non-Tamron lens (in the this range) pricing after the 150-600 came out and was in the field - they dropped for a good reason.

[@schumifan78]

Don't forget that with the tele converter the Canon prime becomes a 560mm f/8 compared to f/6.3 at 600mm with the Tamron. Another great review Tony and Chelsea, keep up the good work!

[@0IKakashiI0]

lol you look like that bad guy from the tv series fargo hahahaha

[@JonHowardPhotos]

Great review. Thanks. And your videos have really stepped up in quality with the music and "behind the scenes" stuff. Well done.

[@andrewneill4279]

NO! NO! NO! Open camera body @ 1.49

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Andrew Neill It's a comparison, I'm constantly swapping lenses, and the worst that will happen is I'll get a bit of dust on the mirror that I later brush off. No biggie.

[@tkmcdon]

I'm a new photographer and I absolute love your material and videos! I've learned soooo much. Thanks!

[@ryanramsamy6465]

Took your advice and went out and got the Canon 400 f5.6L and the 70D. Going to stick with this combo for birding for a very long time. Thanks for all the videos, I've found them extremely helpful. :) Huge fan

[@bigokie50]

I have studied this review several times while trying to decide if I want this lens . Very good information but you have an error on the picture at 5:39 at 600mm this lens will only do f6.3 unless Tamron sent you the extra good version. I should receive my copy tomorrow and I'm after the birds this weekend.

Nice video, i can confirm camera mirror doesn't mind dust as ultrasonic does great job cleaning sensor, however that cannot be confirmed with matte glass in viewfinder, which is utterly hard to clean, and once you get oil or smudge on in, it will stay there.

[@WilliamWallaceRoss]

I have the Tamron 150-600 f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2. Going to have to try your settings to see how it does.

[@PeZi3000]

Great video(!) with a lot of information. Even though I was not interested in that specific theme, I still liked to watch it to the end. You're such a great team! Go on with that...!

[@maxtoad6851]

Team, This is probably one of your better videos, I enjoyed your others but this one mostly for your overall ability to bring me in with you. The material was covered in a concise way with enough "environmental" shots to keep me interested and waiting on the results. Thanks.

[@ngatech]

Thinks for all your videos! This one convinced me to go with the Canon 400mm F5.6. I'm so glad I did, it's a great lens, and my first L lens. I have a nature reserve about a half hour away from home, I'm getting some great shots. I was into B/W photography in high school, even had a darkroom in my basement. Now 40 years later, I'm loving digital photography. I bought a t3i to start off with, now considering popping for a 7d. Thanks again, Bill.

[@GeoffBosco]

I just found a Tokina 400mm 5.6 that I've been getting decent results from. It's an old lens and its flaws show on high MP sensors like my the one in my D7100...but, you can get them used for less than $400.

[@keithlhiker]

Just an FYI The Tamron 150-600 (non G) is on flash 24 hr sale through today 01-30-19 On amazon and B&H camera for $779.00

[@l67swap1]

Excellent video Tony and Chelsea, looking to get the tamron here pretty soon myself for my Nikon here soon when it's released :-)

[@picsbyjlm8557]

I watched several other reviews of the Tamron and they managed to get really nice sharp pics of wildlife.

[@haroldbibby2396]

Guys i love your KZbin I just bough the Tamron 150-600 f/5-f/6.3 and i have a canon T5I . I should have it any day. you guys have me hooked on wildlife thanks for your help.

[@TravellerYT]

Thanks, this was a very useful review. Both lenses seem fantastic in there own ways, now which one to choose...

[@jacobspinks1447]

Thanks for replying! My current setup is the Sigma 150-500mm and the Nikon D3200, but they seem a good combination! Keep taking the stunning images!

[@TFtoysAddict]

Thank you so much for your inspiring videos. Because of your reviews I finally pulled the trigger on getting the 400mm f5.6L prime with a 1.4x III convertor. I sold my 70-300mm f4-5.6L IS USM and upgraded to the 400mmL prime. With the 70-300mm it was just too soft when fully zoomed and it just wasn't enough reach especially when birds are in flight. IMO the 400mmL prime is the best bang for your buck telephoto wildlife lens. It's tack sharp and super light weight too. Thank you again.

[@Xetenor]

Great review! Hard to not be mesmerized by Chelsea's eyes.

[@Crewchief227]

Tony Northrup I know that this is an older video, but now that you guys have a D810 have you noticed it better for croping then having a little bit longer lens. Like having a 400mm and cropped D810 image vs. a D610 with a 600mm. Another words would you put the money into the body or the lens for wildlife?

[@SGA01]

Awesome reviews. Recently bought Canon 70D with 18-135 mm lens. Learning a lot from these reviews. Thanks

[@Mustang8ify]

Tony, your reviews are all great. Always very thorough and full of terrific information. Great that your wife (and maybe your kids?) share your passion for this. Thanks very much.

[@DEVUNK88]

I think its very pertinent to say that the tamron is soft, and that the prime is sharper even when cropped..... that new 100-400 l usm ii may be sharp enough to be the clear alternative to the tamron

[@daddy032010]

Great review, I wish I had a Canon now... I bought my wife a Nikon D3200 for Christmas and she has really become a great bird photographer. Her camera came with the 18-55mm and the 70-200mm lenses. I really wanted to try to increase her zoom for her and unknowingly bought a Tamron AF 2.0x SP PRO Teleconverter f/Nikon. So now I have this teleconverter that I really can't use with my equipment. I would really like to get a 400mm but don't really have a $1000. What to do with this 2x? Not sure.

[@FishingKakiTV]

Came here for the 150-600, leaving with the 400 . . thanks guys. Blown a bigger hole in our pockets. Fabulous.

[@michaelwieland9103]

I have an 18 - 400 Tamron , and want to get a better lens and was thinking of getting this 600 , what are your thoughts on this ,,,, im using a canon 7D mark 2

[@thomasmarais9277]

What's your budget?

[@michaelwieland9103]

@@thomasmarais9277 ,, about 1100 bucks

[@thomasmarais9277]

@@michaelwieland9103 if I were you, i would look into getting the sigma 150-600mm ,this lens has better image quality than the tamron

[@martingibbons8021]

It’s funny that the gear in this video was cutting edge but is now considered old - the funny thing is are the pictures any better - I’m using the tamron and 400 my canon and a 7D / 1DX

[@denverlifestyle]

6:40 - 6:50 was money. Thanks for putting this study together. Very helpful.

[@golf228]

This is definitely one of the best reviews of this lens that I've seen. Thanks Chelsea and Tony!

[@janieart]

Thanks, I guess I plan to keep my 400 and 1.4L. I wondered about that 600mm.

[@MDMiller60]

I'm just coming in on this, being in the market now for a 500 or 600mm zoom. I'm comparing Nikon 200-500, Sigma C 150-600, and the Tamron 150-600. I enjoyed your comparison, but I find that most of the images you showed for the Tamron, were soft. I don't know if that's your video or the lens. I am using an HD computer monitor.

[@trackingthewild]

Great video Tony Northrup . Looking forward to testing the Tamron 150-600 on our trip through Namibia and Botswana in a couple of weeks :)

[@stablegray]

You two make a great combo on screen

[@rongilbert4025]

I had this lens for my Canon 7D and can say it worked wonderfully...I can also say that the claim of the teleconverter not working is very true. The photos would always look grainy with it attached.

[@zandermagic]

Really great! Thank you Tony & Chelsea!

[@tonydee9835]

Hello Tony &Chelsea and anyone reading this, I've watched this video several times, and I took Tony's advice when buying my first ever Canon 400mm Prime. Unfortunately, it didnt work for me. I took the lens out to Horicon March, and Black River Forrest in WI. and tried to take some photos of egrets, herons, bald eagles and some other birds with a Canon 5D Mark II. Canon 400mm Prime was constantly NOT in focus. Even on the LCD display the images looked blurry, and when viewed at home on my computer, sure enough, it was very blurry. After struggling with it for several days, I had no option but to return it to BandH and place the order for a Canon 100-400mm f 4.5 IS. I am very confused why you (Tony) and some other photographers (BandH Photo reviewers) swear by this lens, and give such high praise (apparently the lens was released in 1993). I dont know what I did wrong and why I couldnt get it to be sharper (even after using a tripod in some situations). Am I expecting too much from this lens? The 400mm Prime also DOES NOT work with Canon's 2X tele-converter. That's probably why you (Tony) used the 1.4X converter. When I attached the converter, the auto-focus (AF) wouldnt work. The camera display shows that it's locked into Manual Focus, which is seriously terrible (See image # 5807). Interestingly, the Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II in conjunction with the Canon 2X teleconverter works quite well as a super telephoto. See image #7121. The camera used when taking image #7121 with the 70-200mm was a really old 10 MP camera - Canon Rebel XTi, but when used with Canon 5D Mark II, the photos are almost the same (See images 6037 vs 6052 & 6068). The Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS II is double the price (approx. $2500), but it's such a phenomenal and versatile lens, I highly recommend it to everyone. You could use it as is (without a teleconverter) for medium range, and use it with a teleconverter (2X) and use it as a super telephoto lens. View images: 1drv.ms/1otjego If you need more images and a longer review, let me know :D

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Hi, Tony. Blurry pictures are caused by many factors besides just the lens. Looking at your sample pictures, none of them seem to be a problem with your lens. In 5981, your shutter speed is way too slow for a flying bird. 5975 is overexposed, too far away (atmospheric conditions are a big factor), and too slow for hand-holding... but you've found some gorgeous birds! Chapter 8 of Stunning Digital Photography can help you out with the techniques.

[@tonydee9835]

Tony Northrup Hello again Tony, Thank you for your commentry. Unfortunately for the 400mm Prime, I've returned it and now I'm keeping the 100-400mm. So there's no way for me to try new settings on it. I've noticed in your photos that you never keep your aperture fully open, and your shutter speeds are in the upper 1000s. I'm curious, why wouldnt you keep the aperture fully open, and then manupulate the shutter speeds? However, you're right about the distance on image 5975, I was quite far away. I think I need to manage my expectations with these lenses. With the 100-400mm I was able to capture these with relative ease! I've also noticed that 70-200mm f2.8 with 2X converter is still sharper and easier to use than this new lens - 100-400mm. Cheers, Tony designertony.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/trempealeau-national-wildlife-refuge/

[@bchinmay27]

Thanks tony and chelsea! Really nice review. And those small tips you give in general, are really helpful. eg. -@3.14 readying for quick shot tip! I've experienced it! A sunbird came really close to me and started hovering on a flower. I focused correctly and clicked, but the slow shutter speed settings left me with only one unblurred image despite the correct focus (and in that image also wings are blurred). Totally, agree!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thanks, Chinmay! Focusing is never 100%--in fact, with wildlife, it's usually more like 10-30%. Take lots of pictures and delete most of them!

[@baje_246]

I always enjoy the content you two provide. However, I was shocked when I saw Tony walking around with the camera without the cap on.

[@zakrob00]

+Tony Northrup why didn't you put a body cap on the camera at 1:54 ? In an environment like that there are is a lot of stuff that could get into the camera

[@chadhooey6092]

Tony and Chelsea love this video!!! Great job, your channel is absolutely fantastic!!! My name is Chad and i too love nature photography and i dont know if you or Chelsea have been to British Columbia where i live but in Pitt Meadows at Pitt Lake which is a tidal lake we have lots of Osprey's and i spend hours a week photographing them. So just giving you guys some info on where you would enjoy shooting! Thank you for making your channel i always look forward to watching the next one!!!

[@vkmccable]

I have used the Tamron for two months now. I'm shooting with a Canon 6D. I disagree with Tony's remark about the sharpness of this lens @ 600mm. I have a photo I shot of a Loon handheld in a boat with chop waves. It was tack sharp even with cropping. I absolutely love this lens.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Kathy McElhaney Well, sharpness is always relative, right? I wasn't trying to determine whether the lens was "sharp", I was testing which of two lenses was better. They're both sharp; the 400mm prime is definitely sharper. Regardless, what matters is that you're getting great pictures. Enjoy!

[@sarathchandraarts8214]

sir very good job you are doing ..... my suggestion is make a video on how the camera works with best animation ...it will usefull to many

[@MrCactusman]

I'm looking at the Tamron - much thanks for such a comprehensive test!!!!

[@geoffreystone1598]

Did you calibrate the lenses before starting this test? The Tamron can be calibrated with the Tap In console. The time spent is worth it.

[@X_explorer]

Nice channel! I like watching earth, explore and slow down...

[@Introverder]

So if I have C 400/5.6L (+ C50D) and I shoot mostly birds I won't get anything additional with Tamron 150-600 as the C 400/5.6L is a loot sharper lens. BUT maybe this piece of Tamron has also the worse sharpness than usual sharpness of this lens? Still I consider more C 300/2.8L IS 1 (used) or C 500/4L IS 1 (also used). What do you think Tony - which route should I go? What I need is more range for birds mainly or other animals but mostly birds. I'm almost always on my travels (on foot) much too far from the subject. My budget is tight and I consider even selling rarely used C 70-200 f/2.8 IS 2 (for now I mainly use it for butteflies or dragonflies due to it's quite high magnification ratio which is very poor with C 400/5.6L.. - so this is one point in which I even now see that losing C 70-200 would be a bit painful for me) to get C 300/2.8L IS 1 or (in a future) C 500/4L IS 1 but I'm afraid that the last one is not really a handholdable lens for a longer periods of time or long trips on foot yes?..

[@LeeLong]

Hi Tony and Chelsea. I am wondering if you have done a follow up review of the G2 version of the Tamron lens. I am curious as to whether it compares more favorably to the Canon 400 prime. I would prefer to have the flexibility that it offers. Thanks for your response in advance!

[@horizon2150]

Tony & Chelsea- I wonder what your thoughts are on where the upcoming Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is going to settle in the wildlife lens market(for lenses that cost less than your firstborn). I hope you do a video review on it!

[@RickStufflebean]

Was the Tamron Micro Focus Adjusted before testing it? I bet the other lenses were that you use all the time.

[@54justfreddie]

hi tony thanks for getting back to me with you feedback thanks you saved me some money then as i was thinking of getting the TC

[@lucasmin7111]

You know what I've learnt everything from you after I bought my first DSLR 70D... Thanks alot!