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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
Tamron's first 150-600mm telephoto zoom, popular with bird and wildlife photographers. It has Vibration Compensation, a USD motor, a 95mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 2.7 m.
Pros
- Wide 150-600mm range
- Built-in stabilization (VC)
- USD focus motor
- Zoom lock
Cons
- Heavy and long when extended
- Slow aperture at 600mm
- Later G2 version has improved focus and VC
Verdict
An entry into 600mm shooting on full-frame and APS-C Nikon bodies. The G2 is the version to consider if you want improvements.
About this lens
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 150-600mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, 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
- Nikon F
- 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?
- Birds and wildlife
- Motorsport and airshows
- Long-reach travel photography
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 | 1.5x | 225–900mm | 2.3–9.1° | 2.8–11° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD stabilized?
Yes. Vibration Compensation makes handheld shooting at long focal lengths more manageable.
What is the minimum focus distance?
2.7 m, which limits shots of small subjects but is typical for this class.
Is it suited to handheld shooting?
Many people use it handheld for short sessions, but the weight makes a monopod easier for longer shoots.
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