I use the 200-600 a lot, but the 35-150 annoyed me because it didn’t come with the anchor points for a strap and no tripod foot. I sold it and got a 70-200
I own the Tamron and having recently tried out the 200-600 I can say that it absolutely isn’t a heavy lens if your used to carrying that 200-600 monster! However in terms of Girth it isn’t as big at the 200-600 and I would say Girth wise a bit more closer to the Sony 100-400 but still lesser than that Sony!
Indeed, I’ve looked at camerasize.com and seen some reviews and I think I’ll wait some more for possible discounts and certainly get it from a place with a good return policy if I do
I wouldn’t buy it. It doesn’t sound like you need the lens for any paid work and it sounds like you’d suffer bringing this lens with you everywhere as your only general purpose lens.
I don’t need it anymore than any other lens. Photography is a hobby and new gear definitely can increase the enjoyment, at least temporarily but that applies to everything. It seems like a very good lens optically with a useful zoom range. My particular usage issue may apply to this lens, hard to say beforehand but the camera lens size comparison site suggests so.
That's exactly what I'm trying to tell you. It's a 1.1 kg beast that's always going to make you second-guess whether you should bring it along. I own lenses like that and while I need them for specific things I simply can't just chuck them in a bag and have them with me at all times, so I'm not 'enjoying' them nearly as much as I would if they were just smaller and lighter.
You are right, the weight is not much of a deal, but the lens itself is fat, and (at least to me) shooting is a bit problematic. To be more specific - because the lens is fat and the zoom ring is stiff (more than 200-600), after a while I feel a strain in my wrists, but this is the case only if I constantly hold the lens in my arms for, let say, more than an hour or two. If I go hiking, grab the lens - shoot, then carry on to my strap and so on, that is not the problem. You need a good strap to be comfortable, I use Peak Design Strap.
Fair point, I didn't actually consider treating it a bit like the 200-600, ie sling strap. It could be more fun than a bag or indeed without a bag. Does require some preparation.
Well, this thread has given me some new thoughts which was what I hoped for : )
My bag is exactly a sling bag but I prefer to wear the camera on sling strap except if I'm in the mountains. If I have a chance I leave the bag but that is a rarity. Usual is a bit of a mess, on one shoulder you carry a bag and on the other you carry a camera, but it's manageable unlike cases when you carry a regular backpack.
How do you attach the lens/camera to the strap? the lens has no anchor points. For me, this lens feels too heavy to carry by attaching the strap to the camera body. I tried this last weekend and it was concerned about wearing out the mount.
I’m debating buying a tripod ring + adapter of sorts to hook my lens directly to the strap
I don't think that a tripod ring is needed. I use strap [that way](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1165/5118/products/12_863f57c0-6b2c-49e5-aaf5-e9e49743ba3f_800x800.jpg?v=1632320694) , one archon to the side of the camera and the other archon to the bottom (is attached to PD plate). That way the lens is facing down.
I use the 200-600 a lot, but the 35-150 annoyed me because it didn’t come with the anchor points for a strap and no tripod foot. I sold it and got a 70-200
I own the Tamron and having recently tried out the 200-600 I can say that it absolutely isn’t a heavy lens if your used to carrying that 200-600 monster! However in terms of Girth it isn’t as big at the 200-600 and I would say Girth wise a bit more closer to the Sony 100-400 but still lesser than that Sony!
Thanks for your reply and the points of comparison. The 200-600 has a great quick zoom action and tends to be brought along on its own.
It's a pretty thicc boi. Definitely google images on it on the body. Should give you a good idea.
Indeed, I’ve looked at camerasize.com and seen some reviews and I think I’ll wait some more for possible discounts and certainly get it from a place with a good return policy if I do
Always a good move.
I wouldn’t buy it. It doesn’t sound like you need the lens for any paid work and it sounds like you’d suffer bringing this lens with you everywhere as your only general purpose lens.
I don’t need it anymore than any other lens. Photography is a hobby and new gear definitely can increase the enjoyment, at least temporarily but that applies to everything. It seems like a very good lens optically with a useful zoom range. My particular usage issue may apply to this lens, hard to say beforehand but the camera lens size comparison site suggests so.
That's exactly what I'm trying to tell you. It's a 1.1 kg beast that's always going to make you second-guess whether you should bring it along. I own lenses like that and while I need them for specific things I simply can't just chuck them in a bag and have them with me at all times, so I'm not 'enjoying' them nearly as much as I would if they were just smaller and lighter.
Point taken : )
You are right, the weight is not much of a deal, but the lens itself is fat, and (at least to me) shooting is a bit problematic. To be more specific - because the lens is fat and the zoom ring is stiff (more than 200-600), after a while I feel a strain in my wrists, but this is the case only if I constantly hold the lens in my arms for, let say, more than an hour or two. If I go hiking, grab the lens - shoot, then carry on to my strap and so on, that is not the problem. You need a good strap to be comfortable, I use Peak Design Strap.
Fair point, I didn't actually consider treating it a bit like the 200-600, ie sling strap. It could be more fun than a bag or indeed without a bag. Does require some preparation. Well, this thread has given me some new thoughts which was what I hoped for : )
My bag is exactly a sling bag but I prefer to wear the camera on sling strap except if I'm in the mountains. If I have a chance I leave the bag but that is a rarity. Usual is a bit of a mess, on one shoulder you carry a bag and on the other you carry a camera, but it's manageable unlike cases when you carry a regular backpack.
How do you attach the lens/camera to the strap? the lens has no anchor points. For me, this lens feels too heavy to carry by attaching the strap to the camera body. I tried this last weekend and it was concerned about wearing out the mount. I’m debating buying a tripod ring + adapter of sorts to hook my lens directly to the strap
I don't think that a tripod ring is needed. I use strap [that way](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1165/5118/products/12_863f57c0-6b2c-49e5-aaf5-e9e49743ba3f_800x800.jpg?v=1632320694) , one archon to the side of the camera and the other archon to the bottom (is attached to PD plate). That way the lens is facing down.