Tamron's original 150-600mm — budget super-telephoto reach with VC stabilisation for Nikon F mount.
The Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD was the original version of Tamron's budget super-telephoto zoom, bringing 600mm reach to enthusiast photographers at a fraction of the cost of prime super-telephotos. VC stabilisation and USD autofocus made it usable handheld.
Good centre sharpness from 150-400mm, softening progressively toward 600mm. VC provides approximately 3.5 stops. USD motor is adequate but not fast for tracking. Build is functional plastic with a tripod foot. 95mm filter thread.
Nikon F mount, 95mm filter thread. Also available in Canon EF. Compatible with Tamron 1.4x teleconverter for 840mm. 1951g weight. Arca-Swiss compatible tripod foot. 270cm minimum focus distance.
Common used. The G2 version improved optics, AF, and added Flex Zoom Lock — strongly recommended over this original version. Check VC for smooth operation. Test AF tracking on birds or aircraft.