The Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di USD G2 Lens builds on the success of the original 2013 SP 150-600mm lens. It features upgraded optical performance, faster autofocus speed and a protective fluorine coating that is water- and oil-repellent. It also has leak-proof seals throughout. This ultra-telephoto lens is designed for wildlife and sports photographers.
The Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di USD G2 Lens builds on the success of the original 2013 SP 150-600mm lens. It features upgraded optical performance, faster autofocus speed and a protective fluorine coating that is water- and oil-repellent. It also has leak-proof seals throughout. This ultra-telephoto lens is designed for wildlife and sports photographers.
Tamron SP 150-600mm 5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 - Sony Lens
The Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di USD G2 Lens builds on the success of the original 2013 SP 150-600mm lens. It features upgraded optical performance, faster autofocus speed and a protective fluorine coating that is water- and oil-repellent. It also has leak-proof seals throughout. This ultra-telephoto lens is designed for wildlife and sports photographers.
The Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di USD G2 Lens builds on the success of the original 2013 SP 150-600mm lens. It features upgraded optical performance, faster autofocus speed and a protective fluorine coating that is water- and oil-repellent. It also has leak-proof seals throughout. This ultra-telephoto lens is designed for wildlife and sports photographers.
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Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 SP DI VC USD G2 (A022)
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Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 SP DI VC USD G2 (A022)
Delivery between 21–28 Aug $59
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I rented this lens for a few airshows to use with my Canon EOS 80D and it was excellent. The lens is hefty but the built in stabilization easily compensates. Changing the zoom level is smooth and the lock was very useful, but it can be a bit stiff when aiming upward and zooming in but that's expected with that much glass.While I spent a lot of time in the 500mm-250mm range the whole lens was a fantastic temporary upgrade over my 75mm-300mm Canon lens. The versatility of using 600mm for aircraft on approach and top of loops, ~350mm for prime center shots, and 150mm for taxiing aircraft was simply fun to play with.I'd definitely recommend a rental for anyone wanting to play around with something a bit more serious without taking the full plunge. A word of caution ... MoreI rented this lens for a few airshows to use with my Canon EOS 80D and it was excellent. The lens is hefty but the built in stabilization easily compensates. Changing the zoom level is smooth and the lock was very useful, but it can be a bit stiff when aiming upward and zooming in but that's expected with that much glass.While I spent a lot of time in the 500mm-250mm range the whole lens was a fantastic temporary upgrade over my 75mm-300mm Canon lens. The versatility of using 600mm for aircraft on approach and top of loops, ~350mm for prime center shots, and 150mm for taxiing aircraft was simply fun to play with.I'd definitely recommend a rental for anyone wanting to play around with something a bit more serious without taking the full plunge. A word of caution however because I kind of want to own one myself now...
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First and foremost, this lens opened up a world of possibilities for me. I've since elevated my wildlife photography to a previously unreachable level and I've only had this lens for 3 weeks. So far I have probably taken 1,000 images with a keeper rate of 10-20% per photo session. I was very torn on choosing this lens over the Sigma 150-600 but after using this lens I know I've made the right choice even though most reviews give the Sigma a slight edge in brightness and sharpness. However those factors aren't everything when determining what lens is right for you, and after weeks of research the Tamron 150-600 checked more boxes for me than the Sigma. I will offer full disclosure on this lens though, it is very very thirsty for light. With that said, don't be afraid ... MoreFirst and foremost, this lens opened up a world of possibilities for me. I've since elevated my wildlife photography to a previously unreachable level and I've only had this lens for 3 weeks. So far I have probably taken 1,000 images with a keeper rate of 10-20% per photo session. I was very torn on choosing this lens over the Sigma 150-600 but after using this lens I know I've made the right choice even though most reviews give the Sigma a slight edge in brightness and sharpness. However those factors aren't everything when determining what lens is right for you, and after weeks of research the Tamron 150-600 checked more boxes for me than the Sigma. I will offer full disclosure on this lens though, it is very very thirsty for light. With that said, don't be afraid to lower your aperture, increase your shutter speed, and set your ISO at a decent mid range. Find great lighting opportunities and you will nail some banger photos. Even if the light isn't so great I've managed to produce some great images through processing techniques. I've since bought the tap in console for Tamron lenses and I'm very excited to dial in the lens to my required taste. Happy shooting.
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We have used Tamron lenses for years and have found themquite satisfying using the Canon 7D Mark II. Their f/2.8 SP series 24-70 and 70-200 have been great. For wildlife, my wife and I have mostly used the 150-600 lenses. I dropped my original G1 years ago and bought the G2 model to replace it. We recently switched to the Canon R5 body and found that her original G1 was not compatible with the new camera. Since the Canon 100-500 was on back order,with stories of long wait times, we decided to get her the G2 now for eagle season. The G2 performs well, and we have been satisfied with its performance in all kinds of weather. It does everything you need it to. Compared to the f/2.8 family of their lenses, one does have to shoot multiple frames and select the one(s) ... MoreWe have used Tamron lenses for years and have found themquite satisfying using the Canon 7D Mark II. Their f/2.8 SP series 24-70 and 70-200 have been great. For wildlife, my wife and I have mostly used the 150-600 lenses. I dropped my original G1 years ago and bought the G2 model to replace it. We recently switched to the Canon R5 body and found that her original G1 was not compatible with the new camera. Since the Canon 100-500 was on back order,with stories of long wait times, we decided to get her the G2 now for eagle season. The G2 performs well, and we have been satisfied with its performance in all kinds of weather. It does everything you need it to. Compared to the f/2.8 family of their lenses, one does have to shoot multiple frames and select the one(s) in best focus. Even while on a tripod, you will see some variation in focus, even on a still target. Focus times are good, the size and weight for a 600 mm is good (we typically carry them all day using a neck strap on the camera body), and the ergonomics of the lens are good (especially the nice touch of the Arca-Swiss foot and the zoom lock using the ring). The VC modes work well, and on still subjects, will give you what you would expect for pushing the exposure times. The data out there on this lens is accurate, and you will see that, BUT do not let the reviews showing "orange" for sharpness scare you. This lens will give you very satisfying results. We have many "crispy" birds, both in flight and still, that show the very smallest bumps on the eyelid or finest whisps of the feathers. You will not have 100% keeper rate, though (but you can on their f/2.8 lenses), so for action photos, such as wildlife, airshows, and sports, I suggest shooting in high speed bursts. While the center is sharper than the edges,the difference has never been a problem. We have the Canon 400mm L lens that sees very little use. While the Canon is sharper, the image scale of 600mm vs. 400mm was enough to stick with the Tamron for most applications. Having the versatility of the zoom has also proven very useful, and the Tamron at 400 mm is sharper thanthe 600 mm if you do not need the full zoom. If you have enough light, the 600 mm performance is even better at f/8. While I am giving this a 5 star rating, we have found a better lens for the R5 camera, since our Canon 100-500 RF lens arrived. The reason I stand behind this rating is because this is a very good lens for the price. We have taken tens of thousands of photos with this lens, and the results are predictable and good. To get the slight, but noticeable, performance bump from the Canon, it will cost over twice as much. If you have the money buy the Canon, but if cost is a limiter, do what we did years ago and enjoy many years of good performance with this Tamron lens.
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TAMRON SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di USD G2 A022S for Sony A-mount Near Mint #5634
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SONY TAMRON Di USD G2 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Lens + HOOD + CAPS + BOX 150-600mm
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Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 SP DI VC USD G2 (A022)
Delivery between 21–28 Aug $59
I rented this lens for a few airshows to use with my Canon EOS 80D and it was excellent. The lens is hefty but the built in stabilization easily compensates. Changing the zoom level is smooth and the lock was very useful, but it can be a bit stiff when aiming upward and zooming in but that's expected with that much glass.While I spent a lot of time in the 500mm-250mm range the whole lens was a fantastic temporary upgrade over my 75mm-300mm Canon lens. The versatility of using 600mm for aircraft on approach and top of loops, ~350mm for prime center shots, and 150mm for taxiing aircraft was simply fun to play with.I'd definitely recommend a rental for anyone wanting to play around with something a bit more serious without taking the full plunge. A word of caution ... MoreI rented this lens for a few airshows to use with my Canon EOS 80D and it was excellent. The lens is hefty but the built in stabilization easily compensates. Changing the zoom level is smooth and the lock was very useful, but it can be a bit stiff when aiming upward and zooming in but that's expected with that much glass.While I spent a lot of time in the 500mm-250mm range the whole lens was a fantastic temporary upgrade over my 75mm-300mm Canon lens. The versatility of using 600mm for aircraft on approach and top of loops, ~350mm for prime center shots, and 150mm for taxiing aircraft was simply fun to play with.I'd definitely recommend a rental for anyone wanting to play around with something a bit more serious without taking the full plunge. A word of caution however because I kind of want to own one myself now...
First and foremost, this lens opened up a world of possibilities for me. I've since elevated my wildlife photography to a previously unreachable level and I've only had this lens for 3 weeks. So far I have probably taken 1,000 images with a keeper rate of 10-20% per photo session. I was very torn on choosing this lens over the Sigma 150-600 but after using this lens I know I've made the right choice even though most reviews give the Sigma a slight edge in brightness and sharpness. However those factors aren't everything when determining what lens is right for you, and after weeks of research the Tamron 150-600 checked more boxes for me than the Sigma. I will offer full disclosure on this lens though, it is very very thirsty for light. With that said, don't be afraid ... MoreFirst and foremost, this lens opened up a world of possibilities for me. I've since elevated my wildlife photography to a previously unreachable level and I've only had this lens for 3 weeks. So far I have probably taken 1,000 images with a keeper rate of 10-20% per photo session. I was very torn on choosing this lens over the Sigma 150-600 but after using this lens I know I've made the right choice even though most reviews give the Sigma a slight edge in brightness and sharpness. However those factors aren't everything when determining what lens is right for you, and after weeks of research the Tamron 150-600 checked more boxes for me than the Sigma. I will offer full disclosure on this lens though, it is very very thirsty for light. With that said, don't be afraid to lower your aperture, increase your shutter speed, and set your ISO at a decent mid range. Find great lighting opportunities and you will nail some banger photos. Even if the light isn't so great I've managed to produce some great images through processing techniques. I've since bought the tap in console for Tamron lenses and I'm very excited to dial in the lens to my required taste. Happy shooting.
We have used Tamron lenses for years and have found themquite satisfying using the Canon 7D Mark II. Their f/2.8 SP series 24-70 and 70-200 have been great. For wildlife, my wife and I have mostly used the 150-600 lenses. I dropped my original G1 years ago and bought the G2 model to replace it. We recently switched to the Canon R5 body and found that her original G1 was not compatible with the new camera. Since the Canon 100-500 was on back order,with stories of long wait times, we decided to get her the G2 now for eagle season. The G2 performs well, and we have been satisfied with its performance in all kinds of weather. It does everything you need it to. Compared to the f/2.8 family of their lenses, one does have to shoot multiple frames and select the one(s) ... MoreWe have used Tamron lenses for years and have found themquite satisfying using the Canon 7D Mark II. Their f/2.8 SP series 24-70 and 70-200 have been great. For wildlife, my wife and I have mostly used the 150-600 lenses. I dropped my original G1 years ago and bought the G2 model to replace it. We recently switched to the Canon R5 body and found that her original G1 was not compatible with the new camera. Since the Canon 100-500 was on back order,with stories of long wait times, we decided to get her the G2 now for eagle season. The G2 performs well, and we have been satisfied with its performance in all kinds of weather. It does everything you need it to. Compared to the f/2.8 family of their lenses, one does have to shoot multiple frames and select the one(s) in best focus. Even while on a tripod, you will see some variation in focus, even on a still target. Focus times are good, the size and weight for a 600 mm is good (we typically carry them all day using a neck strap on the camera body), and the ergonomics of the lens are good (especially the nice touch of the Arca-Swiss foot and the zoom lock using the ring). The VC modes work well, and on still subjects, will give you what you would expect for pushing the exposure times. The data out there on this lens is accurate, and you will see that, BUT do not let the reviews showing "orange" for sharpness scare you. This lens will give you very satisfying results. We have many "crispy" birds, both in flight and still, that show the very smallest bumps on the eyelid or finest whisps of the feathers. You will not have 100% keeper rate, though (but you can on their f/2.8 lenses), so for action photos, such as wildlife, airshows, and sports, I suggest shooting in high speed bursts. While the center is sharper than the edges,the difference has never been a problem. We have the Canon 400mm L lens that sees very little use. While the Canon is sharper, the image scale of 600mm vs. 400mm was enough to stick with the Tamron for most applications. Having the versatility of the zoom has also proven very useful, and the Tamron at 400 mm is sharper thanthe 600 mm if you do not need the full zoom. If you have enough light, the 600 mm performance is even better at f/8. While I am giving this a 5 star rating, we have found a better lens for the R5 camera, since our Canon 100-500 RF lens arrived. The reason I stand behind this rating is because this is a very good lens for the price. We have taken tens of thousands of photos with this lens, and the results are predictable and good. To get the slight, but noticeable, performance bump from the Canon, it will cost over twice as much. If you have the money buy the Canon, but if cost is a limiter, do what we did years ago and enjoy many years of good performance with this Tamron lens.
I will keep this short and to the point. I got this lens for two basic applications, shooting wildlife from a distance so I would not disturb the subjects and to open up some aspects of landscape photography where I can zoom in on some details but need some distance to get the view I am looking for. Initial impression straight out of the box is that the lens appears solid and well built. It’s very stout. I noticed a criticism of the lens hood on another review, I have no issues with it, it goes on and off easily. On camera I had no issues with the functions and/or connections. I enjoy manual shooting and everything works as it should. Image quality is really very good out to about 400, then starts to degrade a bit past that, but I would expect this drop-off for a ... MoreI will keep this short and to the point. I got this lens for two basic applications, shooting wildlife from a distance so I would not disturb the subjects and to open up some aspects of landscape photography where I can zoom in on some details but need some distance to get the view I am looking for. Initial impression straight out of the box is that the lens appears solid and well built. It’s very stout. I noticed a criticism of the lens hood on another review, I have no issues with it, it goes on and off easily. On camera I had no issues with the functions and/or connections. I enjoy manual shooting and everything works as it should. Image quality is really very good out to about 400, then starts to degrade a bit past that, but I would expect this drop-off for a lot of reason, not the least of which is some of my subjects are quite far off and there is a lot of atmosphere between the lens and subject, so any haze, dust, heat waves, Etc are bound to be amplified at this level of zoom. As I said, I enjoy manual shooting, including focus, so I have only used auto focus a little and it seems to work fast and accurately. Image stabilization isn’t something I will comment on because I primarily use the lens on a tripod and leave IS off. I will add that I have another Tamron lens that I have used at rodeos and other riding events where I did need IS and it really impressed me how well it worked. With regard to the tripod, your going to want a nice solid one, I tried it on my backing tripod and it was a little frustrating due to the movement being exaggerated by combination of the extreme zoom and the tripod not being as solid as it needed to be for this lens style. On my better (more solid) tripod it awesome, so no criticism of the lens, it just needs to be on a solid base. This is my second Tamron lens and I am very happy with both, I think they are producing excellent products. I would recommended this lens if your looking for good quality at a reasonable price.
I always enjoy my experience renting from Lensrentals and this was mostly no different. However, I did have trouble with the lens which I meant to contact you about, but didn't. It was probably me not knowing how to use the lens, but, autofocus was rather sporadic. I just worked around it most of the time, since what I was shooting wasn't moving much. But, I was wanting to get full moon photos and bird photos. If the birds I was watching would have been flying I often wouldn't have been able to get my photos. I did need to practice focusing manually, so I did so. Maybe if I had needed the autofocus more to get birds in flight photos, I would have been able to make myself sit down and contact you. If the Tamron was functioning normally, then I now know that when I ... MoreI always enjoy my experience renting from Lensrentals and this was mostly no different. However, I did have trouble with the lens which I meant to contact you about, but didn't. It was probably me not knowing how to use the lens, but, autofocus was rather sporadic. I just worked around it most of the time, since what I was shooting wasn't moving much. But, I was wanting to get full moon photos and bird photos. If the birds I was watching would have been flying I often wouldn't have been able to get my photos. I did need to practice focusing manually, so I did so. Maybe if I had needed the autofocus more to get birds in flight photos, I would have been able to make myself sit down and contact you. If the Tamron was functioning normally, then I now know that when I ever get to purchase a lens like this, I want the Sigma. I had difficulty turning the lens to get to the 600mm range.
Thisis my second Tamron SP 150-600mm that I have purchased, my first lens was oldand outdated however it was still a great lens but I wanted to upgrade to anewer model so I purchased the new TamronSP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF andI have no regrets the lens exceeds my expectations! I paired this new lens witha Cannon RP Camera and the Tamron 1.4 Teleconverter and I am well pleased withthe results the only issue that I have found is that I had trouble with theauto focus with the lens extended fully however I learned that I could move thelens back a little and the auto focus would work and when I had the picture focused,I could lock on it with my camera and then extend the lens out fully and itwould stay focused! I am starting to ... MoreThisis my second Tamron SP 150-600mm that I have purchased, my first lens was oldand outdated however it was still a great lens but I wanted to upgrade to anewer model so I purchased the new TamronSP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF andI have no regrets the lens exceeds my expectations! I paired this new lens witha Cannon RP Camera and the Tamron 1.4 Teleconverter and I am well pleased withthe results the only issue that I have found is that I had trouble with theauto focus with the lens extended fully however I learned that I could move thelens back a little and the auto focus would work and when I had the picture focused,I could lock on it with my camera and then extend the lens out fully and itwould stay focused! I am starting to love this Lens it is just as good as someof the higher priced lens!Would I recommend absolutely!!!
Prior to the pandemic, I mainly shot local live music shows as a hobby. With that pretty much shut down, I picked up birding as a hobby again after about 20 years. I didn't immediately start taking my camera out with me, but when I finally did, my longest lens didn't have nearly enough reach (200mm).I did some research and settled on this Tamron zoom because I have had really good luck with my other Tamron lenses and prefer them to Sigma's offerings. While it would be nice to get one of the big aperture primes, I just couldn't afford or justify that right now.So far, I have exclusively hand held this lens without complaints. It's not too heavy to carry around in the field for hours. I mostly use the lens fixed at 600mm (aperture varies), and the pull-out zoom ... MorePrior to the pandemic, I mainly shot local live music shows as a hobby. With that pretty much shut down, I picked up birding as a hobby again after about 20 years. I didn't immediately start taking my camera out with me, but when I finally did, my longest lens didn't have nearly enough reach (200mm).I did some research and settled on this Tamron zoom because I have had really good luck with my other Tamron lenses and prefer them to Sigma's offerings. While it would be nice to get one of the big aperture primes, I just couldn't afford or justify that right now.So far, I have exclusively hand held this lens without complaints. It's not too heavy to carry around in the field for hours. I mostly use the lens fixed at 600mm (aperture varies), and the pull-out zoom stop is really convenient for this. Sometimes I wish I had a little more reach, but to get that is way outside my budget, so I use my feet. The OIS is helpful in keeping a steady viewfinder so that I can really get focus on the subject. I also have yet to touch the range switch as I need maximum flexibility.Autofocus is usually reliable. Only in very low light or when there's a lot of cover between me and a subject does it hunt or struggle to lock on my subject over something in the foreground. I haven't had a lot of luck with focus staying locked on birds in flight yet, but that's probably on my lack of technique and camera setting as much or more than the lens. I've gotten tons of photos that I love in just a few months with this lens.It can get a little soft in the corners wide-open, but I usually shoot stopped down at least a stop for more DoF anyway. I only open it up when the lighting conditions really require it, and even then, I usually crop a bit because of the size of the subject.My copy didn't require any focus microadjustment out of the box, but I had the TAP-In Console already should it have needed it.The lens is an absolute bargain for the price, and I have no complaints with it. It hasn't come off my camera since I bought it.
When it's working it is an acceptable long lens. Had a number of problems with focusing with several different lens. Relative to this review I ordered a new lens which simply didn't. Tamron told me I got a bad copy so returned for replacement and it had focusing problems for birds particularly in fight. Tamron tech suggested that I set the VR to 3 instead of 1 and that has helped. BandH were very helpful and have always provided clear and honest appraisal and helpful suggestions.
First impressions of the Tamron 150-600 G2 are that it is exactly as described in both consumer and professional reviews. I have taken it out several time in the past week for birding and found that while it is solidly built and relatively heavy it is also manageable with my 70 year old arms and hands. Out of the box, Its focus is quick and tack sharp with my Nikon 800e. The back-ordered complementary tap-in console that was offered with this lens will arrive tomorrow. If ever needed I will now have it for fine-tuning this lens. Nice to have! Since this is my first super long zoom, I am experiencing a learning curve, especially for tracking and shooting birds in flight. I trust that my pictures will match my expectations as my familiarity with the lens improves. ... MoreFirst impressions of the Tamron 150-600 G2 are that it is exactly as described in both consumer and professional reviews. I have taken it out several time in the past week for birding and found that while it is solidly built and relatively heavy it is also manageable with my 70 year old arms and hands. Out of the box, Its focus is quick and tack sharp with my Nikon 800e. The back-ordered complementary tap-in console that was offered with this lens will arrive tomorrow. If ever needed I will now have it for fine-tuning this lens. Nice to have! Since this is my first super long zoom, I am experiencing a learning curve, especially for tracking and shooting birds in flight. I trust that my pictures will match my expectations as my familiarity with the lens improves. I've also added a Cotton Carrier chest harness to my kit, making hiking with this lens quite easy and enjoyable. I've casually tested the lens now in various light conditions and, as expected, find that a tripod or monopod helps give nice results. I am able to pack this lens in my medium-sized Lowepro bag with a Nikon 24-85 zoom and Tamron 70-200 lens giving me the full focal range from 24 to 600 mm. I have other fixed focal length lenses that I pack separately. But, for walk-around shooting as a serious hobbyist I can't imaging having a better set-up than these three zooms, allowing me to switch from landscape photography to wildlife shooting with ease. In order to maximize my new zoom's potential I also now have a gimbal on the way from Adorama, proving the adage that if you need one thing, you also need something more. Thank you, Adorama! Thanks also to my dear wife who approved these purchases!
It is what it is as far as image quality goes. Respectable sharpness, CRAZY chromatic aberration, well built, all that jazz.... But focus. The stupid thing simply doesn't focus consistently across it's focus range. Mounted on a Canon 6DII at 600mm it needs a micro-adjustment offset of +7 at about 30 feet. Focus out to 60 feet out and that needs to be a +9. Focus beyond 100 feet, now you need an offset of +10 or +11.So I bought the Tap-in hub thinking I could fix that. That would be a very hard WRONG. Using test targets I spent half a day going through the focal range and focus distances to dial the thing in. It's a serious pain. When I was all done and feeling confident I'd done it well, I took the lens out. The thing was back focusing on things by YARDS. I ... MoreIt is what it is as far as image quality goes. Respectable sharpness, CRAZY chromatic aberration, well built, all that jazz.... But focus. The stupid thing simply doesn't focus consistently across it's focus range. Mounted on a Canon 6DII at 600mm it needs a micro-adjustment offset of +7 at about 30 feet. Focus out to 60 feet out and that needs to be a +9. Focus beyond 100 feet, now you need an offset of +10 or +11.So I bought the Tap-in hub thinking I could fix that. That would be a very hard WRONG. Using test targets I spent half a day going through the focal range and focus distances to dial the thing in. It's a serious pain. When I was all done and feeling confident I'd done it well, I took the lens out. The thing was back focusing on things by YARDS. I applied a -10 offset in the body and that got it focusing mostly right, but clearly the time spent trying to dial the thing in to the points in the Tap-in app was a total waste of time.In short, the complaints you see in reviews about how this lens doesn't focus quickly or consistently are true, and it's because the lens simply doesn't focus in a linear way. At this point I'm not convinced that the adjustments provided through the Tap-in hub make any difference. I will never buy another Tamron lens, and I deeply regret having not just bought the Canon 100-400 L II. No lens should be this difficult to get focus out of.
