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

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

  • 150-600mm
  • f/5.0
  • Telephoto Zoom
  • Stabilized
  • Min focus 2.7 m

Quick answer

The Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

A 150-600mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A long-reach telephoto zoom with Vibration Compensation for wildlife and sports.

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

Brand
Tamron
Mount
Canon EF
Focal length
150-600mm
Maximum aperture
f/5.0
Lens type
Telephoto Zoom
Image stabilization
Yes
Autofocus motor
USD
Minimum focus distance
2.7 m
Filter thread
95 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD?

At 150-600mm this is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

  • Sports and action
  • Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
  • Compressing distant landscapes
  • Wildlife and birds
  • Motorsport and field sports

Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 150–600mm 3.4–13.7° 4.1–16.4°
APS-C 1.6x 240–960mm 2.1–8.6° 2.6–10.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD?

It zooms across 150-600mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.0. That makes it a telephoto to super telephoto lens.

Is the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 150-600mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.0.

What is the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 240–960mm on full frame, with a 2.1–8.6° horizontal and 2.6–10.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD fit?

Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.

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