Used Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC USD Lens for Nikon
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Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 12 month warranty |
| Includes | Hood-caps-Stay-on-case |
At a glance: Original A011 super-telephoto zoom: 150-600mm reach with VC stabilisation, Nikon F full-frame mount.
About this lens
Launched in 2013, the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) was the first-generation super-telephoto zoom that made 600mm reach genuinely affordable. Its standout appeal is that long 600mm reach paired with Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilisation, in a hand-holdable Nikon F-mount package.
Build & handling
| Image stabilisation | Yes - VC (Vibration Compensation) |
|---|---|
| Minimum focus distance | 2.7m |
| Filter thread | 95mm |
| Weight | Approx 1951g (including detachable tripod mount) |
| Lens construction | 20 elements in 13 groups |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 (circular) |
Works with
- Nikon F full-frame (FX) DSLRs
- Nikon F APS-C (DX) DSLRs
- Usable on Nikon Z mirrorless bodies via the Nikon FTZ / FTZ II adapter
Best for
This lens is aimed at wildlife, aviation, sports and nature photographers who want serious telephoto reach without a professional-lens budget. It is a full-frame design that mounts on Nikon F full-frame (FX) and APS-C (DX) DSLRs alike. On an APS-C body the 1.5x crop factor extends the effective field of view to roughly 225-900mm equivalent, giving even more apparent reach for distant subjects, while VC stabilisation helps keep hand-held shots sharp at the long end.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the G2 version?
No. This is the original first-generation Model A011, released in 2013. The G2 is the later Model A022 and has different optics and specifications.
Will it work on an APS-C / DX Nikon body?
Yes. It is a full-frame lens but works on Nikon DX DSLRs, where the 1.5x crop gives an effective field of view of roughly 225-900mm.
Does it have image stabilisation?
Yes. The Nikon-mount A011 features Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) system to reduce camera shake when shooting hand-held.
Can I use it on a Nikon Z mirrorless camera?
Yes, via the Nikon FTZ or FTZ II mount adapter, which supports F-mount lenses with autofocus motors like this one.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes — VC (Vibration Compensation).