With due credit to the top class prime lenses in the market which is the real workhorse tools for the photography professionals. The hard truth is prime lens is not affordable for everyone. Considering that, when we evaluate the best value for money lens in mid range yet very versatile lens, it is indeed the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3. I have been using and tested this lens for whole of 2016 and I would easily say the best lens for bird photography and wildlife photography available at this price as of early 2017. The only negative is the low light performance and the speed of the lens but at this price range (INR 90K) we can’t ask more.
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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Specifications
Lens Description:
The Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD is just an amazing value for money ultra-telephoto zoom lens with a focal length range of 150 to 600mm. Tamron 150 to 600mm has 20 elements in 13 groups and has advanced optical lens, along with a 9 blade circular diaphragm. Tamron 150-600mm lens is a great choice for wildlife photography and especially for bird photography.
Lens Specifications:
Lens Type – Zoom Lens
Focal Length – 150-600mm
Mount Type – Canon EF, Nikon F
Format – Full Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s) – Full-frame, APS-C / DX and 35mm
Compatible with Teleconverters – No
Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilization) – Yes
Maximum Aperture – f/5-6.3
Minimum Aperture – f/32-40
Lens Elements – 20
Lens Groups – 13
Diaphragm Blades – 9
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements – 3
Focus – Autofocus
Built-in Focus Motor – Yes
Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) – Yes
Minimum Focus Distance – 2.7m
Filter Size – 95mm
Weather / Dust Sealing – No
Mount Material – Metal
Tripod Collar – Yes
Dimensions – 106 x 258mm
Weight – 1.951 kg
About the Author:
Alvis Lazarus is a Wildlife Photographer from Nazareth. Top Shot Winner 2017 (National Geographic) and Your Photo Winner 2017 (BBC Wildlife). Alvis’s work is published in Nat Geo, BBC Wildlife and Conde Nast Traveller Magazines. See his work here: Instagram | Facebook | Website
