Tamron 150-500mm Vs Sony 200-600mm. Best super-telephoto lens for E mount

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Battle of the super-telephoto lens for the new Sony E-mount mirrorless system. Putting these two head to head for video and photo to see which would work best for you.
Sony 200-600
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Tamron 150-500
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The kit I use for my films. Some of these links are affiliate links others are not. This helps support the channel and my next adventures. Thank you!
Wildlife Rig
Super-Tele Zoom - Sony 200-600mm
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Super-Tele Prime - Sigma 500mm F4
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Sony 1.4X converter
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Fav Lens - Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM ii OSS
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EF to E mount adaptor - Sigma MC-11
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Main hybrid Cam - Sony A1
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S35 cine cam - Sony FX-30
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XLR Mic - Rode NTG5
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XLR Adapter - Sony XLR-K3M
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Monitor & RAW Recorder - Atomos Ninja V+
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EVF - Portkeys LEYE III EVF
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Tripod Video head - Sachtler aktiv8
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Tripod legs - Sachtler flowtech 75
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Travel tripod legs - Gitzo GT4553SUS
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Travel fluid tripod head - Gitzo 2-Way Fluid Head
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Slider arm - edelkrone wing pro
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V-lock batteries - FX Lion Nano
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Vlog and drone set-up
Vlog Cam main - Sony A7s iii
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Vlog lens - Sigma 16-28mm f2.8
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Small vlog camera - Sony ZV-1
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Go Pro - GoPro hero 11
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Vlog Shotgun mic - Rode NTG VideoMic
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Sony Vlog mic - ECM-B10
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Vlog tripod - Peak Design Travel Tripod
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Vlogging light - Aputure Amaran AL-MC RGB
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Lav Mic - Sennheiser ME 2-II
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Audio recorder - Zoom F1
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Wireless Lav Recorder - Rode Wireless Go ii
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Small drone - DJI Mini 3 pro
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Big Drone - DJI Mavic 3
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Bags
Large photo backpack - Shimoda x70
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Hand luggage backpack - Shimoda x50
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Camping away backpack - Bergans Powerframe 130L+
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Day backpack - Peak Design Travel Line Backpack
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Studio
Key light - Nanlite 300
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Fill light - Nanlite 60
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Tube lights - Nanlite Pavo tubes 15c/30c
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Small tube lights - Nanlite Pavo tube 6c
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Slider - IFOOTAGE shark nano
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@FilmingTheWild 3 жыл бұрын

Love this Benjamin! Keep up the great work! The Tamron certainly seems like a great bet for folks. Keep these reviews coming!

@BenjaminSmail 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it!

@SangheiliSpecOp Жыл бұрын

Awesome review, nice setup with the visuals and audio, your effort is much appreciated!

@BenjaminSmail 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@SangheiliSpecOp 11 ай бұрын

@@BenjaminSmail you are very welcome :)

@rodronography9194 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Benjamin, i gotta say that was an amazing and entertaining video! Thanks for taking the time to do this and keep going, you're definately winning my subscribe and views :) Looking forward for your new content. Cheers, Bulgaria.

@BenjaminSmail 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Means a lot to hear that and glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully more content coming soon when I leave my job this month. Hopefully stick around for more reviews and wildlife content. ✌️

@rodronography9194 3 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminSmail you got me for sure, I'm not a KZfaq bot for comments.. :)

@MarianoPulgar Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Benjamin for this awesome review.

@BenjaminSmail Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@MrBjorkhead 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the vid/comparison. I have dreams of a Tamron 300 2.8.

@BenjaminSmail 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, William! Yes hopfully more prime third party options are on the way. ✌️

@amruthavm8245 2 ай бұрын

One of the best reviews out there

@BenjaminSmail 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@thomasmayer3903 3 жыл бұрын

Super nice video, thank you very much 😊✌

@BenjaminSmail 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Thomas! Means a lot to hear that✌️

@HorusTheFalconX Жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks !

@BenjaminSmail Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@PeterSelie-m3r Ай бұрын

Amazing review

@BenjaminSmail 13 күн бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

@masoncheung715 2 жыл бұрын

perfect video, two lenses well compared

@BenjaminSmail 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy you engoyed it ✌️

@EBzerozero 5 ай бұрын

Thx Ben, i am currently thinking about those 2 lens as i would like to try wildlife with my a7r3. I was leaning toward the sony but now i think tamron might be the right choice for me because of its portability. Great review based on real life experience ! You got a new subscriber.

@BenjaminSmail 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, they are both solid choices, if size and packaging is an issues then yes tamron is a solid choice for its size and weight it can really pack a punch.

@alexandruteodorescu4752 25 күн бұрын

I liked your review but you missed the point with the manual focus ring : it is like that because you can touch it with the same hand you are pushing the shot . So try a little and you see it’s very handy. It is not at all a mistake it is a practical idea compared with Sony where you need to use also the other hand , which by the way you are using it to sustain the lens . All the best , message from a user of this lens !

@BenjaminSmail 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info. I dont have the lens anymore as it was a review unit. makes total sense what you are saying that now. Thanks

@matte909 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video im really intrested in what the "camo" coat you have on the Sony is!

@BenjaminSmail 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. Its a LIFE+GUARD skin. My style is the MBGN version. Quite easy to put on but take your time with it as you only got one shot at it. ✌️

@kmarham Ай бұрын

Nice video, I would love to see the camera settings with the photos at the end.

@BenjaminSmail 13 күн бұрын

Noted! will try to include that next time. Thank you

@georgemahlum6542 Ай бұрын

I shun all the telescopiing lenses...(tho I have owned several)...shock from falling...moisture and dust magnets...to name a few...other than that I like your video presentation....American retired in Bangkok. Cheers P.S. I have a set of extension tubes along with a FE 70-200/4.... short distance macro is not a problem....I generally run with a pair of original A7c bodies.

@BenjaminSmail 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the information and comment. some nice info

@gamebuster800 10 ай бұрын

Regarding zoom, I don't even use the zoom ring. I just grab the front and push forward to zoom in. I can zoom in and out very quickly without twisting the barrel or camera. I like the focus clutch as it's easier to lock and unlock than the lock switch. I've been using the 90mm macro a lot so I'm used to not pulling or pushing on a focus or zoomring, so I haven't had any accidental locks because I know to pull on the ring as soon as I grab the camera. On other telephoto lenses, finding the lock switch takes a lot longer. I felt like I've missed a lot of shots by fumbling with that switch, but I've never missed a shot due to accidental locking the zoom using the clutch. I'm sure it's just a matter of habits and muscle memory.

@BenjaminSmail 9 ай бұрын

It's great to hear about your technique and how you've adapted to using the zoom ring. You've highlighted an interesting aspect of developing muscle memory with your equipment. Thanks for sharing your perspective on using the clutch for focus - it's undoubtedly a matter of personal preference and what works best for you. Everyone has their own unique style of shooting, and it's valuable to hear how different techniques can be effective for various photographers. Happy shooting! 😊📷

@gamebuster800 9 ай бұрын

@@BenjaminSmail I've been birding a lot with the lens by now and I now mostly just lock it at 500. There's a line on the sun hood that I use to aim the lens, looking over the EVF to aim. Ive been very happy with the Tamron.

@Somemjf Жыл бұрын

Great review.. I’m in between these two lenses. Used the Sony runs around 1500 as the tamron runs about 900. Thinking for travel the tamron would be a better fit? More compact, looking to get into birding with my Sony a7riii. I would have some crop capability and the price is almost 600 cheaper on the used market..

@BenjaminSmail Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I dont think you can go wrong with either of them. The Tamron is a solid choice, especially for travel. You have the crop factor of the Sony R series for the extra reach if you need it.

@akbarkamdar4906 2 жыл бұрын

Drive-by wildlife shooting 😳

@jjs9390 4 ай бұрын

I am trying to decided between theses two for my A7 IV, leaning towards the Tamron. I already have their 20-40 and 35-150, and I think I can nicely fit all three in my bag. I fear if I got the Sony lens I would windup never taking it with me. Great review! I guess I can forgive the hat, this time.

@BenjaminSmail 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for considering both options for your A7 IV. It sounds like the Tamron lens would complement your existing setup nicely, and having all three lenses in your bag sounds convenient. Plus, it's always a bonus when you can carry all your gear without feeling weighed down. And hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the review, hat and all! Let me know if you have any other questions as you make your decision.

@knowyouryoga 2 жыл бұрын

Where I stay the Sigma 150-600 is cheaper than Tamron but some reviews say Sigma is bad with birds in flight. What do you recommend? Go for the reach or pick up Tamron and have the focusing ability

@BenjaminSmail 2 жыл бұрын

It's a hard one as both good lens. But if I was buying one today with my own money I would go for the tamron. But if you need that extra 100mm then I still think sigma is a nice option. Thanks 🙏

@StevenBristowPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hold up... that tripod mount on your door? where is this from?

@BenjaminSmail 2 жыл бұрын

its a Kirk WM-2 Multi-Purpose Window Mount for Tripod Head (Requires Head). Think i ordered it direct from them.

@lumenspaul 3 жыл бұрын

what is the lens window mount clamp ?

@BenjaminSmail 3 жыл бұрын

Kirk WM-2 Multi-Purpose Window Mount for Tripod Head. Still trying it out maybe video coming soon if you are intrested. It does not fit the best with my van door but works alot better in a car. ✌️

@justonbrazda3846 2 жыл бұрын

Aperture is actually the same or better on the tamron all the way until 500.

@BenjaminSmail 2 жыл бұрын

It is but it changes to much throughout the zoom. Which I find worse for video work. Not a issue for photography as much, but for video having your aperture change is not ideal. I normally set it to its highest amount and work with that. ✌️

@TheWinwin4all 2 жыл бұрын

If the price difference between two would be $200 , would you pick sony or cheaper tamron?

@BenjaminSmail 2 жыл бұрын

I would pick the Sony just for the internal zoom and more range alone. Unless you need that smaller set up. Don't think there would be much difference with the auto focus between them. ✌️

@lumenspaul 3 жыл бұрын

sigma aug 4th 150-600mm new e mount lens

@BenjaminSmail 3 жыл бұрын

Very excited about the Sigma option to. See how it stacks up to the other options. Trying to get my hands on a review unit. Hopefully a review coming soon if sigma sends one out to me. ✌️

@jankucera8505 7 ай бұрын

things are ugly at 600 mm due to atmosphere so that doesnt even matter

@BenjaminSmail 5 ай бұрын

Yes depends on the location and how close the subject is of course. You can get close up details at 600 but of course the subject will still need to be a good distance

@user-mz3xo2pn7g Ай бұрын

It’s funny to hear that the tamron was faster in focusing, the sony focuses faster, this is obvious, the tamron has poor stabilization and sharpness at 500 mm, and the bokeh is worse, since there are only 7 aperture blades, versus 11 for the sony

@BenjaminSmail 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@ecohomeelectricsltd2007 3 жыл бұрын

What I dislike about tamron telephoto is the dust spots appearing, they're like a hoover, even in your demo, you can see the dust spot

@BenjaminSmail 3 жыл бұрын

This is the only time I have used one. Would have to see on a long term use. I think the dust spots you see are on my Sony sensor, which really is dust hovers. ✌️

@ecohomeelectricsltd2007 3 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminSmail see I've found the sonys to be quite frankly a pain in the butt for dust, but I do love them, what I try and do I stay away from movable zoom lenses and now I'm sticking with fixed zoom, such as the 200-600 and the 70-200 G and Gm lenses, just to try and limit the dust particles from entering the sensor

@ecohomeelectricsltd2007 3 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminSmail yeah good shout, but that extra dust factor is a pain in the butt

@afrank3029 2 жыл бұрын

@@ecohomeelectricsltd2007 My 200-600 G actually got a lot of dust on the front element ...