This lens does NOT produce images that are as sharp as (for example) the "industry standard" 70-200 f/2.8 Nikon lens, but it does produce a very good, very usable, sharp image. It takes more practice to get good images from this long of a lens than from a normal telephoto because the very narrow...

This lens is head to head with the Sigma Sport 15-600mm. However, it handles much better than the Sigma, which is nose heavy at 600mm. I have been using the G2 Tamron since its introduction and it is my standard birding lens on my Nikon D500, hardly ever use anything else.

Best lens in such price....Having fun with it...

I tend to travel on the wide side when it comes to lens selection, so it was exciting to get a hold of Tamron's new super telephoto zoom-the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022). And what better way to give this big beauty a try than to take it on safari?

Here we have an updated version of Tamron's already excellent 150-600mm zoom lens . With the promise of improved optical performance, faster AF, improved VC (Vibration Compensation) and many other minor improvements this looks to be a compelling upgrade. Let's see how it performs.

The second-generation Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 offers better image quality, more features, faster auto-focus and more effective image stabilisation than the 2013 version, but the price has increased significantly, so it's not quite the out-and-out bargain that it once was.

Tamron's update to its ultra-telephoto lens promises an enhanced capability with faster focusing and improved optical performance – so how do these new features fare? As any sports or wildlife photographer will tell you, an ultra-telephoto lens is an invaluable part of their kit bag.

Pros: For the price of this lens, it is an amazing lens! What a super value! Excellent for sports and wildlife. Let me say, I am truly impressed with the quality and speed of this lens. I shoot Canon, and have a 600 prime lens.

The SP 150-600mm G2 (Generation 2) ultra-telephoto lens with upgraded optical performance enables handheld shooting with remarkable definition. This new lens builds upon the success of the current SP 150-600mm (Model A011) which Tamron first introduced in December, 2013, including better overall...

Use this lens for wildlife and sports

Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Simple Controls