Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD Review by DxOMark

Tamron 150-600mm

DxOMark tested the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens, Tamron latest image-stabilized ultra-zoom. Tamron made a lens that sells for $1069 (Adorama | B&H Photo) and offers a lot of bang for the money. Good sharpness, a great telephoto range, and accurate and quick auto-focus are among the highlights of this lens.

DxOMark reviewed the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD using a Canon EOS 5D Mark III (price & specs) and an EOS 7D (price & specs). In the conclusion they write:

If Tamron built this lens to outperform the Sigma offering then they succeeded with full frame cameras. The gain in performance over their rival’s offering is less noticeable on the APS-C cameras. Despite that, the image quality is a slight improvement over the Sigma. Given the longer range and similar price, it’s a pretty impressive achievement.

The Tamron even outperforms the pricier Canon lens on the full frame Canon EOS 5D Mk III though it’s less convincing when compared with the Canon EOS 7D. There’s likely too little in it to switch but for first-time buyers the new Tamron is attractive proposition.

The Tamron SP 150-600mm was compared to other lenses:

  • Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD vs. Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM vs. Canon EF100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS mounted on a Canon EOS 7D – click here
  •  Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD vs. Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM vs. Canon EF100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS mounted Canon EOS 5D Mk III – click here

Tamron SP 150-600mm

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Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II First Impressions Review

Image courtesy: reviewed.com

The Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II easily is the most interesting of the gear announced by Canon for the CP+ show. A small, compact camera packed with features, and with a bright, fast lens. Not to forget the big sensor (smaller than APS-C and bigger than 4/3) that delivers close-to-DSLR image quality. The G1 X II sells for $799 and is expected to ship in May 2014.

The folks at reviewed.com are in Yokohama for the CP+ show, and they got a chance to play around with the G1 X Mark II. Some excerpts:

  • The G1 X Mark II is smaller in every dimension than its predecessor, though the biggest size savings by far is in height
  • Ergonomically, the camera doesn’t suffer much for its slimmer, shorter profile. The grip is actually a bit deeper and narrower, and the new faux-leather covering still provides plenty of traction.
  • The G1 X Mark II is a comprehensively better camera than the G1 X, but its new lens is by far its greatest improvement [24-120mm f/2–3.9]
  • Autofocus has been significantly beefed up. The new system offers 31 AF points, compared to nine on the original G1 X

Conclusion and pre-order links after the break.

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Canon Professional Network Article About New MR-14EX II Macro Ring Flash

MR-14EX II

The Canon Professional Network published a short article about the new MR-14EX II Macro Ring Flash announced yesterday.

Canon has expanded the EOS System with the launch of the new Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II. Designed for enthusiast and professional DSLR photographers who are passionate about macro photography, the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II provides incredible flexibility to light and shoot a diverse range of subjects, and features independent flash heads, increased responsiveness and enhanced Custom Functions.

Canon’s new Canon MR-14EX II Macro Ring Light can be pre-ordered for $549 at B&H Photo and Adorama.

More Canon Powershot G1 X II Presentation and Demo Videos

Video presentations of the new Canon Powershot G1 X II are showing up on the Internet. The video above is a concept video, the videos below are named “Travel in Portugal” and “Travel in Morocco”, respectively. All videos by YouTube user canonplex.

There is also some information about the viewfinder to grab: the EVF-DC1 has 2,360k resolution and is tiltable.

The Canon Powershot G1 X II has been officially announced February 12th, and can be pre-ordered for $799 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama. Availability: April 2014.

[via DicaHub]


Powershot G1 X II accessories:

  • Canon EVF-DC1 ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER for G1X Mark  II: B&H Photo
  • Canon WP-DC53 WATERPROOF CASE for G1X Mark II: B&H Photo
  • Canon LH-DC80 LENS HOOD for G1X Mark II: B&H Photo
  • Canon FA-DC58E FILTER ADAPTER for G1X Mark II: B&H Photo

Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo have landing pages with pre-order links for all the new Canon Powershot cameras announced today.

Powershot G1 X II

Canon Powershot G1 X II Presentation By Ziv Koren (and Canon’s product video)

A video presentation of the Canon G1 X II by Canon Ambassador of Light Ziv Koren was posted on Canon Germany‘s Youtube channel. The video is in English with German subtitles and is named “My city. My Camera”. Enjoy.

There is also the official, 5 minutes first look video presentation (below) of the Powershot G1 X II by CanonAustralia.

The Canon Powershot G1 X II has been officially announced and can be pre-ordered for $799: AmazonB&H Photo | Adorama. Availability: April 2014.

Powershot G1 X II accessories:

  • Canon EVF-DC1 ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER for G1X Mark  II: B&H Photo
  • Canon WP-DC53 WATERPROOF CASE for G1X Mark II: B&H Photo
  • Canon LH-DC80 LENS HOOD for G1X Mark II: B&H Photo
  • Canon FA-DC58E FILTER ADAPTER for G1X Mark II: B&H Photo

Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo have landing pages with pre-order links for all the Canon Powershot cameras announced today.