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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 £1,350/$1,400

Source: 1 A fluorine coating is added to the G2’s front element, to repel moisture and make it easier to clean.2 The optical stabiliser includes panning and exposure-only modes.3 Weather-seals are applied to the metal mounting plate and to the barrel of the lens.4 An autofocus limiter switch enables you to lock out the long or short ends of travel.5 You can lock the zoom ring in any position just by nudging it.

Joining Tamron’s original ultratelephoto lens in the firm’s line-up, the new G2 packs its enhancements into a leaner, lighter package weighing almost exactly 2kg. It’s much more comfortable for prolonged periods of hand-held shooting.

Optical enhancements include

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