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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 Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5-6.3 for Sony A 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
- Sony A
- 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 | 1.5x | 225–900mm | 2.3–9.1° | 2.8–11° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A 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 (1.5x crop) it frames like 225–900mm on full frame, with a 2.3–9.1° horizontal and 2.8–11° 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 Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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