Tamron to Announce 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

[Canon Rumors]

<p>It’s being reported that Tamron will be announcing an SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 ahead of Photokina. The lens will be compatible with Canon & Nikon mounts, as well as a non-VC version for Sony. We’re not sure if this would be an update to the current version or an addition to the Tamron lineup.</p>
<p><em>There’s probably more to come from Tamron.</em></p>
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[andrei1989]

probably an update to make it compatible with their USB console, like the 90mm macro which has the same optics, i believe, but improved coatings and body..

 

[MintChocs]

Probably an improvement in VC. There is a lot of confusion as to whether the VC works correctly with panning in the current version.

 

[Luds34]

Probably an improvement in VC. There is a lot of confusion as to whether the VC works correctly with panning in the current version.

It supposedly works (panning) with the latest firmware (I've been too lazy to send mine in). I do know that I've battled with the VC on more then an occasion with this lens, but again, it's because I'm panning, in motion.

I agree with andrei, probably just a refresh to get it compatible with the dock. Shipping a 150-600 around for firmware starts to add up I'm sure.

 

[Mistral75]

'G2' points at an update to the current version.

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Interesting. Tamron's 150-600 has stood up very well to the new competition, but even a few minor tweaks could put it on top here. Tamron has some new tech (a new microprocessor) added to the mix in the 85/90 VC lenses that has really helped improve focus speed and made them competitive with first party lenses. If that could be implemented here it could really help boost focus speed on the long end.

The Tap In Console would allow focus correction data to be added at 24 positions for a lens like this (8 focal lengths at 3 focus distances), which could result in an extremely accurate lens.

If they could also find a way to get even a slight boost of IQ at 600mm it would be pretty huge, too.

 

[ahsanford]

This and perhaps the Sigma 35 Art are the most impactful 3rd party lenses to come out in quite some time. The 150-600 absolutely flipped the reach-per-dollar value proposition on its head.

Curious to see if they 'move upmarket' and try to compete with the Sigma Sports or (in the ranges they overlap) the 100-400L II, or if this is just a refresh sort of effort to improve smaller things like USB tune-ability, IS, tripod collar, etc.

- A

 

[MrToes]

Would love to see a equivalent to the Sigma Sports version also. More metal and abuse resistance.

 

[ahsanford]

Also, if Tamron can somehow field a perfectly serviceable (albeit budget) 150-600 lens at $999, where the hell are the $899 100-400 IS lens we know they can make?

- A

 

[MintChocs]

Also, if Tamron can somehow field a perfectly serviceable (albeit budget) 150-600 lens at $999, where the hell are the $899 100-400 IS lens we know they can make?

- A

I would guess that Tamron could make a 100-400 but then it would compete with their own lens. Better to go bigger and have more sales as I can't imagine there is a huge market for these long lenses.

 

[RBC5]

Also, if Tamron can somehow field a perfectly serviceable (albeit budget) 150-600 lens at $999, where the hell are the $899 100-400 IS lens we know they can make?

- A

http://www.canonrumors.com/patent-tamron-100-400mm-f4-5-6-3-vc/

 

[CapturingLight]

One of the Cannon 100-400, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, or Tamron 150-600 lenses has long been on my extended wish list. The Cannon is a bit pricey and while reviews seem to indicate that the Tamron slightly out performs the Sigma the lack of future proofing with a dock had mostly ruled it out for myself. If they add doc compatibility it puts it right back in the running. That being said we will see if it still holds the lead when reviews of the new Sigma firmware come out.

 

[FECHariot]

Also, if Tamron can somehow field a perfectly serviceable (albeit budget) 150-600 lens at $999, where the hell are the $899 100-400 IS lens we know they can make?

- A

http://www.canonrumors.com/patent-tamron-100-400mm-f4-5-6-3-vc/

That's the one I am more interested in. The 100-400 II is going to eat up a lot of my budget for other things.

 

[candc]

There are some leaked images of the lens at sar

Looks good.

http://www.++++++++rumors.com/sr5-first-images-new-tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-usd-g2-mount-lens/

Linking to the sar site is banned?

 

[James Larsen]

Would love to see a second version come out soon, I was considering getting the first version, but if this second version is better in a lot of ways, I'd probably want to get it.

If Tamron starts putting out these lenses that we've seen patents for, and they have great Image Quality like some of the other lenses they've put up recently, they will be making a lot of sales...

 

[andrei1989]

1 more element, better MFD and magnification ratio...interesting

 

[LordofTackle]

VERY interesting!
I am especially intrigued by the addition of the two dedicated extenders. This suggests that Tamron is very confident in the image quality of this lens, especially at the long end (this was a very weak point with the first iteration of that lens, even without any extender).

I am eagerly awaiting the review from Dustin

I had the first version of this lens but exchanged it for the Canon 100-400 II, since I was never really happy with the Tamron. This was due to 3 main reasons: lack of image quality at 600mm, the jumpy VC and the AF.
It seems that Tamron addressed all these point and maybe at some point I'll get this lens, additionally or as a replacement to my 100-400.

Edit: Also the zoom lock at every focal length is a nice addition

 

[LordofTackle]

judging from the MTF file attached (picked from SAR) there seems to be a little improvement at the long end. None that I can see at the short end.
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/tamron-sp-150-600mm-g2-mount-announced/

For comparison, the MTF chart of the original lens:

 

[Sharlin]

So... $1399, probably something like €2000 around here :

Moving a little upmarket to compete with the Sigma S model?

 

[LordofTackle]

pretty good guess

Delivery of the new lens in Canon and Nikon mounts will start on September 23 in the Japanese market and soon thereafter in the U.S. market (Sony A-mount to be delivered at a later date) at a price of $1399.