Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DI USD Lens for Sony A-Mount [95] with tripod mount (A011)

The Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD (A011S) is a super-telephoto autofocus zoom lens for Sony Alpha-mount digital SLR (DSLR) cameras.  The lens has tremendous reach and a unique balance of performance capabilities that have proven very popular with outdoor photographers.

With a maximum focal length of 600mm the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD lens offers as much or more reach than all but the largest high-end lens and teleconverter combinations.  It's also significantly more compact & portable than larger aperture monster telephoto options.  Since it's a zoom lens that can back off all the way to 150mm you get a level of flexibility not found with many other 600mm lenses; you won't have to worry if the action starts moving towards you.  The 150-600mm might even alleviate having to carry a separate shorter telephoto too (depending upon the rest of your kit and needs).

Optically the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD is impressive.  Tamron has used 20 lens elements in 13 groups including 3 LD (Low Dispersion) elements in the highly corrected design to deliver sharp contrasty results at all focal lengths.  The elements have BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) multi-layer anti-reflective coating and the lens also uses Tamron's new next generation eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) nano structure coating; all together the coatings really help keep contrast high and colors rich while minimizing glare, flare and ghosting.

The SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD has a responsive focusing system thanks to a built-in USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) focus motor.  USD motor performance is much faster and quieter than earlier built-in motors or camera drive mechanisms and that's of particular value for shooting wildlife or sports.  The lens focus mechanism also features a design that provides full time manual focus override so you can touch-up or tweak focus without needing to find the AF switch.

The rest of the lens mechanical are robustly constructed as Tamron SP users have come to expect (Tamron provides a six year warranty on lenses when new because they are so well constructed).  While not waterproof in the underwater sense the lens does feature a moisture resistant design including elastomer sealing at the lens mount.  The rotating tripod mount makes vertical shooting a breeze, it's also removable to save weight when you have to shoot handheld.

Originally released in 2014 the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di USD (Tamron model# A011S) is a major upgrade from Tamron's200-500mm f/5-6.3 DI IF SP LD (Tamron model# A08S).  As a ground breaking lens that offers the 600mm focal length in a more convenient form, the A011N has been extremely popular since it's introduction and demand has exceeded supply much of the time.  In late 2016 Tamron announced the SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Tamron model# A022S)with optical refinements, a Flex Zoom Lock clutch mechanism, and more granular focus limit controls.  The G1 model remains popular especially now that it enjoys a lower price.

Anyone looking for the most magnification possible should consider the Tamron 150-600mm VC.  It's a great lens, a truly remarkable value with a combination of strong telephoto reach, quality, and portability that just wasn't available previously.

Key Features

• Powerful super-telephoto zoom lens with tremendous magnification at distance
• Excellent lens for outdoor, wildlife, & sports photography
• 16°25' - 4°8' angle of view on full 35mm frame format sensors
• 10°38' - 2°40' angle of view on APC-C format sensors
• Rather compact for a 600mm lens
• Weighs 68.8oz much less than most 600mm lenses
• Three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements
• New eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) coating
• BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) multi-coating
• VC (Vibration Compensation) preserves sharpness
• USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) for fast and quiet AF
• Full-time manual focus override mechanism
• Focuses down to 2.7m (106.3in)
• Focus limit switch offers infinity to 15m focus range
• Rotating & removable tripod mount
• Moisture-resistant construction
• Zoom lock switch locks lens at 150mm
• Protective front rubber ring
• Uses 95mm filters

Available accessories include 95mm filters, and the HA011 Bayonet Lens Hood.