Tamron 50-400 Image Samples and First Impressions

[spudhead]

@Kevriano, look what I found in the instructions:

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The first bullet point under the warnings sounds like what I was experiencing, the difference being it didn't clear up until I half pressed again. I haven't had a chance to try it on anything moving, but it shouldn't occur with AF-C due to the continuous focusing. At least I hope not!

The second bullet point bears out your position on stabilization

I'm still not convinced, need a few more outings. It should get a good workout this weekend.

I dont use lens stability anymore, not for a good while just makes things worse on the a9 and a7iii, its causes problems when panning anyway, regardless of focus settings

 

[Brownie]

Shot 1140 images with the lens on the A7 IV today, and not a single focus hesitation. My panning skills are a different matter altogether...

 

[spudhead]

Shot 1140 images with the lens on the A7 IV today, and not a single focus hesitation. My panning skills are a different matter altogether...

explain panning issues Tim

 

[Brownie]

explain panning issues Tim

I still have some work to do to catch the faster cars with consistent results.

 

[Kevriano]

I still have some work to do to catch the faster cars with consistent results.

Try Dragonflies, than go back to cars. It'll be a cinch.

 

[spudhead]

I still have some work to do to catch the faster cars with consistent results.

As with most things it practice and then it gets easier

 

[Brownie]

I get them but I want 100%. I get about 75%.

 

[Katbel]

Shot 1140 images with the lens on the A7 IV today, and not a single focus hesitation. My panning skills are a different matter altogether...

Hi,
I was looking and being reading about the lens since sometime

Thanks a lot for giving me hope and despair to someone else in my family...
Your photos taken with the A7 III are great! Much better than other I saw previously on other websites
I watched the PetaPixel video but I wasn't convinced still
I have the A7 IV as well.
What are the cons, if you found some beside the initial settings you mentioned earlier?

 

[Brownie]

So far I haven't really found anything I dislike. No AF hesitation on the A7 IV.

The initial images I post were with the A7R III, not the A7 III.

 

[Katbel]

So far I haven't really found anything I dislike. No AF hesitation on the A7 IV.

The initial images I post were with the A7R III, not the A7 III.

Yes, I read it. Thanks for your input

 

[Katbel]

Brownie said:
Today I bought it: simply fantastic!
Thanks again for all your infos : Tamron owes you one!

Did you buy a tripod collar? At the store they didn't have it and it's quite expensive
Any tips on that department ?

 

[Katbel]

Just found the utility for the lens has been updated only yesterday at 2.0 in case you need it
https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/support/download/lensutility/

Update Date：September 21, 2023
Update Contents：TAMRON Lens Utility Ver2.0 is released. (Focus Preset and A-B Focus functions have been improved)
Details：Focus shifting speed selection changed to actual time setting.

 

[Brownie]

Brownie said:
Today I bought it: simply fantastic!
Thanks again for all your infos : Tamron owes you one!

Did you buy a tripod collar? At the store they didn't have it and it's quite expensive
Any tips on that department ?

Glad you like it!

No collar, I rarely use a tripod for anything. I had one for my Sigma 100-400 but only for an anchor point for the strap. I use the bottom of the camera and one strap lug on this setup.

You may be able to find a third-party one on eBay.

 

[Brownie]

Just found the utility for the lens has been updated only yesterday at 2.0 in case you need it
https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/support/download/lensutility/

Update Date：September 21, 2023
Update Contents：TAMRON Lens Utility Ver2.0 is released. (Focus Preset and A-B Focus functions have been improved)
Details：Focus shifting speed selection changed to actual time setting.

Thanks, my lens was already updated when I bought it.

 

[Katbel]

Thanks, my lens was already updated when I bought it.

I'm talking about the utility app for your computer, not the firmware

 

[Brownie]

I'm talking about the utility app for your computer, not the firmware

Got it, I'll check. I've never even connected the lens to it. No need to customize anything.