Tamron 150-500mm lens opinion?

[LeesKeys]

I'm considering purchasing the Tamron 150-500mm for my X-T5. I've read generally favorable reviews. Has anyone actually used this lens? If so, what are your impressions? What have you found it most useful for?

[LeesKeys]

Why are Amazon ads allowed in this Forum's posts? Of course I've already looked at the Amazon reviews, and if I was interested in a Fujifilm camera, I would have posted on that topic. It's annoying that Amazon is so "everywhere"

[jerryy]

I have a copy of Tamron’s 150 - 600mm G2 lens. It has really good image quality and is easy to use. I have heard the one you are asking about is similar. Will you be able to test it?

The only drawback for me with my lens is after carrying it around for a while, it gets heavy and so on the tripod it goes. Also, it was not a FX mount lens, so I use a Fringer smart adapter, but that has never been a problem.

Edited October 6, 2025 by jerryy

[thelostkiwi]

On 10/6/2025 at 3:08 PM, jerryy said:

I have a copy of Tamron’s 150 - 600mm G2 lens. It has really good image quality and is easy to use. I have heard the one you are asking about is similar. Will you be able to test it?

The only drawback for me with my lens is after carrying it around for a while, it gets heavy and so on the tripod it goes. Also, it was not a FX mount lens, so I use a Fringer smart adapter, but that has never been a problem.

Fringer adapters are brilliant. I use them on both the X and GFX cameras.