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Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

Focal length
150–600 mm
Aperture
f/5–6.3
Weight
2010 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
220 cm
Length
260.2 mm

At a Glance

This telephoto zoom spans 150-600 mm on Canon EF full-frame cameras and includes an optical stabilizer. The aperture is f/5-6.3, and it weighs 2.01 kg. A fluorine coating, teleconverter compatibility, an included tripod mount and a zoom lock are part of the package. Its 0.26x magnification allows reasonably close framing. It is built for wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 2 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
150 mm
Max. focal length
600 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
21
Groups
13
Weight
2,010 g (4.43 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
220 cm (86.61 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.9 (0.26Γ—)
Length
260.2 mm (10.24 in)
Diameter
108.4 mm (4.27 in)
Released
September 2016

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 fit?

The Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 240-960 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensTamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | ContemporarySigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | STamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
Focal length150-600 mm150-600 mm150-600 mm150-600 mm
Max. aperturef/5-6.3f/5-6.3f/5-6.3f/5-6.3
Weight2,010 g1,930 g2,860 g1,951 g
Filter diameter95 mm95 mm105 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance220 cm280 cm260 cm270 cm
Length260.2 mm260.1 mm290.2 mm257.8 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2: FAQ

Does the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has autofocus.

Does the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 weigh?

The Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 weighs 2,010 g. It is 260.2 mm long with a diameter of 108.4 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 use?

The Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is 220 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 240-960 mm in full-frame terms.

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