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Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Review

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A great lens with a long zoom range, fast autofocus, and impressive sharpness. It is a bit heavy and expensive, but its build quality is solid and it performs consistently well on both full-frame and APS-C cameras.

A great lens with a long zoom range, fast autofocus, and impressive sharpness. It is a bit heavy and expensive, but its build quality is solid and it performs consistently well on both full-frame and APS-C cameras.

Pros
  • Long zoom range
  • Fast autofocus
  • Impressive sharpness
  • Consistent performance on full-frame and APS-C cameras
Cons
  • A bit heavy
  • Expensive
  • Softer corners in images
  • Some purple fringing on contrasting edges

The image quality of the lens is impressive, with good contrast and sharpness, especially in the middle of the image. However, the corners are a bit softer, but stopping down to f8 improves the sharpness.

The Tamron 150-500mm lens is a great option for photographers who need a long zoom range, fast autofocus, and impressive sharpness. It may be a bit heavy and expensive, but its build quality is solid and it performs consistently well on both full-frame and APS-C cameras. The lens is surprisingly compact for its range, fitting easily into a camera bag. The autofocus is fast and accurate, and the lens is capable of shooting very closely to the subject. The build quality is rugged and tough, with a metal lens mount and a sealing gasket, but it does feel a little heavy at 1.7 kilograms. The lens also features image stabilization, which performs averagely well, and a good quality hood for extra protection.The image quality of the lens is impressive, with good contrast and sharpness, especially in the middle of the image. However, the corners are a bit softer, but stopping down to f8 improves the sharpness. The lens also shows some pincushion distortion throughout the zoom range, and some purple fringing is visible on contrasting edges when shooting close-ups. Flaring is not a problem with this lens, and the bokeh is rendered nicely with no real issues. Overall, the lens consistently performs well, but the price may be a bit too high for its performance.In conclusion, the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens is a great choice for photographers looking for a long zoom range and good image quality. It may be a bit pricey, but its performance, build quality, and close-up capability make it a worthy option in the market.

In conclusion, the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens is a great choice for photographers looking for a long zoom range and good image quality. It may be a bit pricey, but its performance, build quality, and close-up capability make it a worthy option in the market.

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