Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

Telephoto zoom for Wildlife, sports, bird photography.

Super telephoto zoom lens f/5-6.3 f-mount

Wildlife

Sports

Lens Review: Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

The Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is a super telephoto zoom lens designed for full-frame DSLR cameras, available in Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony A mounts. This second-generation lens offers an extensive focal length range, making it ideal for capturing distant subjects in wildlife, sports, and bird photography. The optical design includes 21 elements in 13 groups, featuring three Low Dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and enhance image clarity. The lens incorporates Vibration Compensation (VC) technology with three modes to reduce camera shake, and an Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) motor for fast and accurate autofocus performance. Its moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in various shooting environments. Additionally, optional teleconverters are available to extend the focal length up to 1200mm.

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Specifications

Lens type

Super telephoto zoom lens

Max Format size

Full Frame

Focal length

150-600 mm

Image stabilization

Yes (VC - Vibration Compensation)

Lens mount

Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A

Maximum aperture

f/5-6.3

Minimum aperture

f/32-40

Aperture ring

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (circular)

Optical construction

21 elements in 13 groups (3 Low Dispersion elements)

Minimum focusing distance

2.2 m (86.6 in)

Maximum magnification

1:3.9

Filter size

95 mm

Dimensions

108.4 mm (diameter) x 260.2 mm (length) for Canon, 257.7 mm (length) for Nikon

Weight

2,010 g (70.9 oz) for Canon, 1,990 g (70.2 oz) for Nikon

Weather sealing

Yes (Moisture-Resistant Construction)

Usage

wildlife, sports

Video Reviews

Sample Images

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Into the wild - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Branta canadensis (Canada geese) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Red kites hunting - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Common moorhen (Gallinula chioropus) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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European Greenfinch (Chloris) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Secret pathway - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Eurasian chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Wild Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) - (Published in THE DAILY MIRROR JULY 2025) & (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Sycamore leaf (Acer pseudoplatanus) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES))

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Female mallard at the water's edge - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Peacock (Aglais io) on a Buddleja Davidii (Butterfly bush) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Don't talk, just eat! - Adult Female Corvus corone - (Published in THE SPRUCE & YAHOO! LIFE July 1st 2025) & (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Male Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Great tit (Parus major) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Through a clearing of Bulrushes - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Mallards relaxing - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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$A peek at Pica pica (Eurasian Magpie) - (Published in WAGGINGTON POST) & (Published in LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE june 2025\/HULL DAILY MAIL in March 2025\/THE DODO March 2023) & (Published by GETTY IMAGES)$

A peek at Pica pica (Eurasian Magpie) - (Published in WAGGINGTON POST) & (Published in LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE june 2025\/HULL DAILY MAIL in March 2025\/THE DODO March 2023) & (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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Erithacus rubecula (European Robin) - (Published by GETTY IMAGES)

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