Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022N-700 SP f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022N-700 SP f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

Tamron
37 Overall Score
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7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

7Artisans
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022N-700 SP f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

No customer feedback yet

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and snappy autofocus
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Lightweight design
  • Great for video
Cons
  • Internal stabilizer movement when off
  • Not parfocal
  • Focus-by-wire system
  • Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 2
🤔 Build quality 5
👍 Weight and portability 2
👍 Video suitability 2

Scores

Portrait
Tamron
27
7Artisans
88
Macro
Tamron
46
7Artisans
87
Street
Tamron
33
7Artisans
77
Budget
Tamron
39
7Artisans
74
Video Cinema
Tamron
38
7Artisans
74
Professional
Tamron
42
7Artisans
65
Wildlife Sports
Tamron
47
7Artisans
62
Landscape
Tamron
58
7Artisans
51
Travel
Tamron
46
7Artisans
50

Specifications

Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022N-700 SP f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G27Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
Optics
Typetelephotoprime
Focal Length Min150 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max600 mm35 mm
Elements2111
Groups138
Aspherical Elements—2★
ED Elements3★1
CoatingeBAND, BBAR, Fluorine—
Aperture
Max Aperture32-40★f/1.8
Min Aperture5-6.3f/1.8
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades911★
Build
MountNikon FNikon Z
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight1.99 kg0.43 kg★
Filter Thread95 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance2.20 m35 mm★
Max Magnification1:3.9★—

Pros & Cons

Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022N-700 SP f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

  • Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm

Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022N-700 SP f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Better at:

Landscape

7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports