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TAMRON 150-600mm DOES NOT DISAPOINT


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Daniel

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Most of my shots are from a free standing position and have several from the jeep window but with the squirrel I might have leaned against a tree for that one. When walking I have a black strap connected to the lens to alleviate stress on my arms so when I'm ready to shoot I can with out fatigue and get a steady shot. akanarya has a good point about being close up for the shot. Most of my good shots are from close range and on foot with nothing to support the lens because a lot of shots or captures are unexpected and I would not have the time to attach a mono pod to my lens when leaving the vehicle or when walking around looking for wildlife. I'm just sharing my experience with the Tamron 150-600 and not disagreeing with anyone because others might have a different experience with the lens because of different factors. I won't deny it but sensors and camera have a factor in the lens performance as well.

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Hope to hear about your experience soon Daniel :)



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Daniel,

 

With sports I'm moving around the field quite often in most cases and there generally isn't anything to give any additional support near by.  I'd miss quite a number of shots if I was removing the monopod every time I moved.  I usually get setup with whatever camera / lens combo (currently that's typically my D4 with 200-400) on the monopod before I head to the field or right after I get to the field.  From then on, when I need to move, the camera goes over my shoulder and my hand holds the monopod - either collapsed or open as needed.  I effectively have the monopod preset - it is 4 sections and I extend the bottom 2 fully with the third extension already set to be the right height when the other two are extended.  Either way it is pretty quick from shoulder to focus.  It is a bit different walking through the woods with the setup and it almost has to be collapsed but it seems to work for me.  Not suggesting other choices aren't better for others, just qualifying what I do...

 

Hopefully it will help someone at some point down the road...