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

October 10, 2016 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Sharpness at 350mm

The sharpness tests for this review were carried out using a real-world subject rather than a test chart. The Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens was attached to a Canon 5DS R body, which in turn was mounted on a sturdy tripod. Self-timer mode was activated. Slight tonal changes are due to slight changes in natural light during the session.

The full frameThe full frame at 350mm

Both center and edge sharpness are excellent wide-open at f/5.6 through to f/16. At f/22 sharpness is beginning to drop off due to diffraction.

Aperture Centre Crop Edge Crop
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