Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon F

The Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon F is a Generation 2 ultra-telephoto zoom lens designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, spanning a versatile and extensive 4x zoom range from telephoto to super-telephoto perspectives. Rebuilt from the ground up to meet Tamron’s strict quality standards, it’s well suited to wildlife, nature, sports, and safari photography where single-lens coverage from 150 to 600mm matters.

Optically, the lens covers a 150-600mm focal range with a variable maximum aperture of f/5 at the wide end narrowing to f/6.3 at full telephoto, down to a minimum of f/32-40. The 21-element, 13-group optical design includes three LD (Low Dispersion) elements that completely eliminate axial and transverse chromatic aberrations, along with eBAND, BBAR, and fluorine coatings to reduce ghosting and flare. A rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to pleasing background rendering.

Autofocus is handled by a ring-type USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor, delivering fast, precise, and nearly silent focusing performance well suited to tracking moving subjects, along with full-time manual focus override. This version’s autofocus is faster and more responsive than the original 150-600mm, and the lens is compatible with select Nikon F-mount cameras that support an electromagnetic diaphragm. A new FLEX ZOOM LOCK mechanism lets photographers lock the zoom ring at any focal length position, simply by sliding the zoom ring, preventing accidental zoom extension during transport or handheld shooting.

Tamron’s VC (Vibration Compensation) system delivers up to 4.5 stops of image stabilization, with three selectable modes: Mode 1 for general-purpose shooting, Mode 2 optimized for panning, and Mode 3, which engages stabilization only at the moment of capture rather than continuously in standby. A standout improvement in this G2 version is a closer minimum focusing distance of 2.2m (86.6 in.), down from the original’s 2.7m, yielding a maximum magnification ratio of 0.26x and enabling tele-macro photography with dramatic background blur.

Build quality includes moisture-resistant construction with leak-resistant seals throughout the barrel, along with a lightweight, easy-to-hold Arca-Swiss-compatible removable tripod mount for balanced support. The lens accepts a 95mm filter thread, measures approximately 106.4mm in diameter by 257.7mm in length, and weighs approximately 1,990-2,010g. It’s compatible with Tamron’s optional TAP-in Console for firmware updates and custom AF/VC fine-tuning.

As an FX-format lens, the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 delivers its full 16°25′-4°8′ angle of view on Nikon full-frame F-mount bodies while remaining compatible with Nikon DX-format APS-C cameras at a narrower, telephoto-equivalent effective field of view.

Key Features
– 150-600mm super-telephoto zoom (4x, Generation 2) for Nikon F-mount, FX-format
– Maximum aperture f/5-6.3 (variable)
– 21 elements in 13 groups, including 3 LD elements
– eBAND, BBAR, and fluorine coatings
– Ring-type USD autofocus motor with full-time manual focus override
– FLEX ZOOM LOCK mechanism
– VC (Vibration Compensation), up to 4.5 stops, with 3 selectable modes
– Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
– Moisture-resistant construction
– Minimum focusing distance of 2.2m (86.6 in.); 0.26x maximum magnification ratio
– Removable, Arca-Swiss-compatible tripod mount
– Compatible with Tamron TAP-in Console
– 95mm filter thread
– Approximate weight: 1,990-2,010g
– Compatible with Nikon full-frame (FX) and APS-C (DX) F-mount cameras