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For an entry-level lens in the ultra-telephoto zoom range, the new Tamron offers very good image quality and pleasant ease of use
In the 500 millimetre setting, the lens becomes very top-heavy due to the wide extension of the tube
The tripod clamp is then a good help
Tamron supplies the segment of entry-level lenses for the Nikon Z system with appealing solutions. This is no different in the case of the 150- 500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, as it gives the photographer great creative freedom in the extreme telephoto range and good image results for little money.
Very good90/100
Color FotoSingle testReleaseDecember 2021
... The drop in resolution is again very low, that of the contrast moderate. Stopping down almost cancels it out - but that is already f/11 in our measurement. The decisive 500mm unfortunately performs worse. At open aperture 6.7, the values in the centre of the image almost correspond to those at 275mm, but the drop in contrast and resolution at the edges is now more pronounced...
Very good90/100
DigitalPhotoSingle testReleaseAugust 2021
Good resolution throughout the zoom range
No distortion
Only marginal edge shading
Compact lens design
Fair price: 1,499 euros
Without focus holding button
Very good98/100
Foto HitsSingle testReleaseAugust 2021
For an ultra-telephoto zoom lens in this performance class, the new Tamron is relatively compact. The price-performance ratio is excellent.
The weight of 1,800 grams makes the use of a tripod necessary. A protective case or a quiver would be desirable for the scope of delivery.
The new Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7Di III VC VXD is a special lens for sports and nature photographers who expect extreme telephoto performance for comparatively little money. The lens is very well made and pleases with its many setting options and fast autofocus.
Very good100/100
Foto MagazinSingle testReleaseJune 2021
The Tamron 5-6.7/150-500 mm Di III VC VXD has a first-class mechanics, optically it convinces on the small sensor.