Tamron SP AFA022N700 150-600mm
The 150-600mm f/5-6.3 zoom stands out with its 4.5-stop Vibration Compensation and responsive Ultrasonic Silent Drive autofocus that reliably tracks moving subjects. Its weather-sealed build, Fluorine Coating, and FLEX ZOOM LOCK at any focal length add durability and handling convenience. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers needing an affordable super-telephoto reach with effective stabilization for handheld shooting.
Focal length 150-600mm
Aperture f/5
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1950 g
af type USD
lens type zoom
65 Overall Score
Price MX$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong optical (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong bokeh (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average build (11th percentile)
- Below average macro (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 |
| Focal Length Max | 600 |
| Elements | 21 |
| Groups | 13 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.9 kg / 4.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 95 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 2700 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron SP AFA022N700 150-600mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150-600mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1950 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | USD | HLA | STM | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP AFA022N700 150-600mm | 54.9 | 73.5 | 10.8 | 24.2 | 92.1 | 65.8 | 88.3 | 66.9 | 94.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Usage Scores
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