Today ( 19-12-2013 ) Tamron Japan started shipment of TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD.Here some sample imageshttp://camerarumors.blogspot.in/2013/12/tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-63-di-vc-usd.html
B&H also has it for $1069. And here is a detailed 2 page review.http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/%26newwindow%3D1&rurl=translate.google.ca&sl=ja&u=http://www.trinitylumberton.org/category30/&usg=ALkJrhhoXjR9Vmw3c-nqHPEPhyJKz-MJKQ
B&H also has it for $1069. And here is a detailed 2 page review.http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/%26newwindow%3D1http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/%26newwindow%3D1&rurl=translate.google.ca&sl=ja&u=http://www.trinitylumberton.org/category30/&usg=ALkJrhhoXjR9Vmw3c-nqHPEPhyJKz-MJKQ
Quote from: hoodlum on December 27, 2013, 11:50:36 AMB&H also has it for $1069. And here is a detailed 2 page review.http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/%26newwindow%3D1http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/%26newwindow%3D1&rurl=translate.google.ca&sl=ja&u=http://www.trinitylumberton.org/category30/&usg=ALkJrhhoXjR9Vmw3c-nqHPEPhyJKz-MJKQThanks for those links. I already knew that the lens is of very similar size and nearly as heavy as the 300mm f/2.8 II plus 2xTC so I had decided already not to buy. I downloaded all the photos and compared them with shots I have taken with the 300mm+2xTC on the 5DIII at similar distances and the 100-400mm on the Canon 7D. OK, the Tamron isn't as good the expensive prime but it compares pretty well with the 100-400. So, it look likes the Tamron is an excellent buy for those who want cheap access for a reasonably good 600mm. The reviewer did seem to have difficulty in getting his technique right for hand holding.If the lens were smaller or could be retracted like the 100-400, I would buy one for travel. So, its continuing the long wait for the 100-400mm II.
Quote from: AlanF on December 27, 2013, 05:48:13 PMQuote from: hoodlum on December 27, 2013, 11:50:36 AMB&H also has it for $1069. And here is a detailed 2 page review.http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/%26newwindow%3D1http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.trinitylumberton.org/category29/%26newwindow%3D1&rurl=translate.google.ca&sl=ja&u=http://www.trinitylumberton.org/category30/&usg=ALkJrhhoXjR9Vmw3c-nqHPEPhyJKz-MJKQThanks for those links. I already knew that the lens is of very similar size and nearly as heavy as the 300mm f/2.8 II plus 2xTC so I had decided already not to buy. I downloaded all the photos and compared them with shots I have taken with the 300mm+2xTC on the 5DIII at similar distances and the 100-400mm on the Canon 7D. OK, the Tamron isn't as good the expensive prime but it compares pretty well with the 100-400. So, it look likes the Tamron is an excellent buy for those who want cheap access for a reasonably good 600mm. The reviewer did seem to have difficulty in getting his technique right for hand holding.If the lens were smaller or could be retracted like the 100-400, I would buy one for travel. So, its continuing the long wait for the 100-400mm II.The Canon f2.8ii + 2xTC is much heavier.Canon 100-400mm 1.38kgTamron 150-600mm 1.95kgCanon 300mm f2.8 ii + 2xTC 2.675kgThe Tamron when collapsed is the same length as the 400mm f5.6
I'm an optimist. Preordered it at B&H to use with my new 70D. If IQ is better than the kit lenses then I'll be happy. Not thrilled about the combined heft but I'll deal with it.
Quote from: neotoma on December 29, 2013, 11:14:29 PMI'm an optimist. Preordered it at B&H to use with my new 70D. If IQ is better than the kit lenses then I'll be happy. Not thrilled about the combined heft but I'll deal with it.It is probably a good idea to preorder as I suspect that the initial demand for this lens will be huge.i suspect that the reason for the delayed launch outside of Japan is because sales there will take up all the existing stock.... Camera Canada has the lens on sale! A pre-order item on sale!