Full-Frame Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Image Thread

[Brownie]

Does that work with teleconverters? Tim

Only Sony lenses can be used with a TC. I haven't looked at the instructions for this lens, but I can tell you the Sigma says it can be used with a TC, so maybe they're all planning for the future. For my purposed I have no need, the 200-600 fills that role. If I wanted more reach I'd get the 1.4 for it.

I need to download Tamron's lens app so I can set up the custom features on the lens. There's a USB port on the lens that you can connect to a computer and change a lot of things, like focus ring direction, linear focus, focus ring travel, a custom switch, OSS switch, and a button. Me being fumble fingered I'll probably disable the button!

 

[AlphaWorld]

Impressive images! I think you have a winner there.

And I agree - you need to convince Clint to buy one do we can see how it goes on his A7RV

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Only Sony lenses can be used with a TC. I haven't looked at the instructions for this lens, but I can tell you the Sigma says it can be used with a TC, so maybe they're all planning for the future. For my purposed I have no need, the 200-600 fills that role. If I wanted more reach I'd get the 1.4 for it.

I need to download Tamron's lens app so I can set up the custom features on the lens. There's a USB port on the lens that you can connect to a computer and change a lot of things, like focus ring direction, linear focus, focus ring travel, a custom switch, OSS switch, and a button. Me being fumble fingered I'll probably disable the button!

Have they finally put one on the lens? You used to have to buy an update adapter for them.

 

[Brownie]

Have they finally put one on the lens? You used to have to buy an update adapter for them.

Yes, there's a weather sealed compact USB socket on the lens. It works with a regular cable.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Yes, there's a weather sealed compact USB socket on the lens. It works with a regular cable.

Excellent. I bought the old adapter for my Nikon fit Tamrons. Used it twice, sold it. Ridiculous thing really, though it did allow you to tweak other lens settings, I only ever used it to update software

 

[Brownie]

Excellent. I bought the old adapter for my Nikon fit Tamrons. Used it twice, sold it. Ridiculous thing really, though it did allow you to tweak other lens settings, I only ever used it to update software

I bought the Samyang version. I noted it was 'on sale' for $39. It remains on sale with a limited supply available. I am guessing the 'sale' is really a closeout and Samyang will go down the same path. I wanted to get it in case they offer no alternative for their older lenses.

 

[Brownie]

@Kevriano, look what I found in the instructions:

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.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

@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.

Interesting. They never used to word it that way, but a rep told me it was best to switch off over 1/500th on the G2s. Good that they are putting it in the manual, though not with a specific level.

 

[AlphaWorld]

So I guess they are saying to expect some blur when the VC starts up - guess it's only powered during half-press or AF-ON, and starting it up takes a moment. Not the clearest way to say it, but it does make sense.

 

[Brownie]

So I guess they are saying to expect some blur when the VC starts up - guess it's only powered during half-press or AF-ON, and starting it up takes a moment. Not the clearest way to say it, but it does make sense.

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

 

[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.

 

[Uncle 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.

 

[Brownie]

And this is why I bought the lens. Ridiculously versatile.

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