14 DAY TRIAL // It appears that the rumors emerged last week were not entirely accurate, as Tamron announced today the development of the new SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD ultra-telephoto zoom lens.
This new lens incorporates Tamron's latest VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization, USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) and eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) Coating technologies that significantly reduces flare and chromatic aberrations.
The new SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD features 20 elements in 13 groups with three LD (Low Disperssion) glass elements placed in the front group to compensate for on-axis aberrations and improve image quality.
Using the latest eBAND Coating and BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating technologies, the new telephoto lens will be able to minimize ghosting and flare even when shooting in difficult lighting conditions.
When compared with the AF 200-500mm f/5.0-6.3 Di LD SP FEC (IF), the new lens comes with a longer focal range extended by 50mm on the wide-angle and 100mm on the telephoto side. APS-C format camera users will be pleased to know that this new lens has an equivalent focal range of 233mm to 930mm making it a versatile telephoto lens for any wildlife photographer.
The tripod mount has also been redesigned to provide better stability, portability and ease of use. Moreover, the new AF system features a USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor for quick and precise AF with the least amount of noise possible.
The new lens comes as a replacement for Tamron's AF 200-500mm f/5.0-6.3 Di LD SP FEC (IF) lens and will be compatible with all Canon, Nikon and Sony Full Frame and APS-C format cameras.
If you want to know more about the upcoming Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens, you can check out the full specs list below.
Focal Length: 150-600mm Maximum Aperture: f/5-6.3 Angle of View (diagonal): 16°25’ - 4°8’ (for full frame format), 10°38’ - 2°40’ (for APS-C format) Lens Construction: 20 elements in 13 groups Minimum Focus Distance: 2.7m (106.3 in) Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:5 Filter Size: φ95mm Maximum Diameter: φ105.6mm Length: 257.8mm (10.1 in) Weight: 1951g (68.8 oz) Diaphragm Blades: 9 (circular diaphragm) Minimum Aperture: F32-40 Standard Accessories Lens hood, detachable tripod mount Compatible Mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony