Re: Thinking of getting the 100-500 to replace my Tamron 150-600 G2
hANDYman7 wrote:
Dan-Z wrote:
Also I don't get the advertised 12 fps when in mechanical with the Tamron.
Very interested in this thread! I have an R6 which I'm using with my Tamron 150-600 G1 lens. I've recently had some out-of-focus issues in certain conditions (such as BIF bursts) and was wondering if the AF of the RF 100-500 would be substantially better in terms of speed and precision. (I'm also hoping it will be substantially sharper than the G1.)
Regarding the 12 fps with mechanical shutter. I was just playing with my combo this morning and did indeed manage to get 12 fps with mechanical shutter and 20 fps with electronic shutter.
Keep in mind there are certain conditions that must be met according to the manual in order to hit the maximum fps figure. The camera must be at or near room temperature. (Not overheated) The battery must have at least a 50% charge. RF or compatible EF lenses must be used, and if I recall they should be wide open. And the shutter speed needs to be 1/1000 or faster. Basically, if the HF+ symbol is green, you should get the full 12 fps.
Something else that may possibly hinder getting the full 12 fps are the AF settings themselves. If you set the sliders to favour focus over release then the fps rate may be slower as a result. Just a thought.
As I have found though, getting 12 fps means little when all of my BIF shots are OOF...
Not sure if I will rent to try it or just go get one. My usual store is currently out of stock so I guess I have some time to think it over...
PS. Just wondering if you (Dan Z) ended up getting the RF 100-500?
I tested out the G1 150-600 Tamron back when they first came out and I found it to be a bit soft wide open at 600mm. By f/8 things were looking much better. From what I’ve been told the G2 has improved that situation quite a bit. From my admittedly limited experience with the 100-500 L the lens is plenty sharp wide open across the FL range. Focus is nice and fast as well. It would be quite a nice upgrade from the G1, but of course it better be considering the price.