Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD
The 150-600mm zoom range with Vibration Compensation and Ultrasonic Silent Drive autofocus makes this lens stand out for handheld telephoto work. The moisture-resistant construction and eBAND coating reduce flare and ghosting in challenging outdoor conditions. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a versatile, stabilized super-telephoto reach on a budget.
Focal length 150-600mm
Aperture f/5-6.3
Mount Nikon F
format coverage full-frame
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1951 g
af type USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)
62 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reach (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong versatility (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong af (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average portability (5th percentile)
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)
- Below average wide angle (8th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 150 |
| Focal Length Max | 600 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 13 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | eBAND Coating, BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 95 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 2700 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD | Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE | Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150-600mm | 24-105mm | 35mm | 50-150mm | 17-40mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5-6.3 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 | f/2 | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format Coverage | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | APS-C | full-frame |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1951 | 1315 | 910 | 1340 | 535 | 1090 |
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | Nano USM | VCM | XD linear motors | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Multi-Focus Stepping Motor AF System |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Reach | Video | Optical | Aperture | Wide Angle | Portability | Versatility | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD | 83.5 | 67.6 | 77.3 | 52 | 95.6 | 28.6 | 70.3 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 5 | 88.8 | 63.4 | 0 | 88.9 |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Compare | 89.9 | 78.7 | 95.1 | 69.5 | 73.9 | 88 | 97.9 | 43.9 | 74.5 | 11.1 | 91.9 | 88.1 | 8.1 | 96 |
| Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Compare | 95.4 | 69 | 90.6 | 45.3 | 29.5 | 72.2 | 92.6 | 96.1 | 53.2 | 20.5 | 33 | 88.1 | 33.4 | 36.2 |
| Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM Compare | 95.4 | 95.9 | 98.8 | 52 | 80.3 | 88 | 95.6 | 64.2 | 39.9 | 10.8 | 82.3 | 92.6 | 7.4 | 36.2 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 95.4 | 53.1 | 95.1 | 54.2 | 53.1 | 88 | 97.3 | 74.9 | 68.6 | 47.1 | 75.4 | 92.6 | 33.6 | 36.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Compare | 68.6 | 80.6 | 77.3 | 38 | 43.9 | 72.2 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 39.9 | 15.3 | 33 | 96.1 | 15.9 | 36.2 |
Usage Scores
- Macro38.1
- Overall61.8
- Budget28.3
- Street24.1
- Travel45.1
- Portrait49.9
- Landscape37
- Professional61.6
- Video Cinema41
- Wildlife Sports78
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