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ENGLISH
Thank you for purchasing this Tamron lens. Before using your new lens, please read the contents
of this Owner's manual to properly use the lens. Also, it will be important to read the manual of the
camera to which you will attach the lens.
After reading, store this Owner's manual in a safe place.
Please read also the document "Precautions for Safe Use of Tamron Lenses" supplied with the
lens for the detailed safety precautions to observe when using Tamron lenses.
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Explains precautions that help to prevent problems.
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Explains things you should know in addition to basic operations.
PART NAMES (Refer to Fig.
)
①
Lens hood
③
Hood locking mark
⑤
Hood release mark
⑦
Focal length scale
⑨
Focus ring
⑪
Tripod mount mark
⑬
Screw hole for safety lock screw
⑮
Hexagonal wrench
⑰
Lens attachment mark
⑲
VC (Vibration Compensation) switch
㉑
Focus limiter switch
㉓
Wide-end zoom lock switch
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Before using the lens, make sure to remove the tape on lens surface.
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Focal Length
Maximum Aperture
Angle of View (diagonal)
Optical Construction
Minimum Focus Distance (MOD)
Maximum Magni cation Ratio
Filter Size
Length
Maximum Diameter
Weight
1,725 g (60.8 oz) (without tripod mount) / Tripod mount 155 g (5.5 oz)
Lens Hood
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Length : From tip of front element to mount surface.
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Speci cations, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS
Remove the rear cap of the lens. Align the lens attachment mark
camera, and then insert the lens.
Turn the lens clockwise until it locks.
To remove the lens, turn the lens in the opposite direction while pressing the lens release button
on the camera.
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Turn off the power of the camera before attaching or removing the lens.
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For details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
SWITCHING FOCUS MODE (Ref. Figs.
Selection of focus mode is done using the camera and the AF/MF switch
IAF/MF Switching (Ref. Figs.
,
To shoot using autofocus (AF), set both the camera and the AF/MF switch
"AF". (Ref. Fig.
) (If the lens is set at "MF", it will not autofocus.)
To shoot using manual focus (MF), set the camera and/or the lens AF/MF switch
⑨
For manual focus, turn the focus ring
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Under AF mode, there may be dif culty for autofocus to work depending on the subject.
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If your camera features an AF/MF control button, it is possible to temporarily switch to MF from
AF, by pressing the AF/MF control button. When the lens set to "AF" and the camera set to "MF",
by pressing the AF/MF control button you may temporarily switch the focus to AF.
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For details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
VIBRATION COMPENSATION MECHANISM (Ref. Figs.
To compensate for the vibrations, set the VC (Vibration Compensation) switch
(Ref. Fig.
)
ISwitching the modes (Ref. Fig.
You can switch the modes by using the VC mode switch
MODE 1 Basic vibration compensation mode
MODE 2 Panning mode
MODE 3 Mode that prioritizes framing. Makes it easier to maintain subjects moving quickly
within the frame.
* MODE 1 and MODE 3 do not support panning.
Vibration compensation is effective under the following conditions
G
Dimly lit locations
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Locations where ash photography is prohibited
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Locations where tripod cannot be used
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Vibrations may not be compensated suf ciently under the following conditions
G
When a photograph is taken from a vehicle that is shaking greatly
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Shooting during excessive movement of the camera
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When shooting while using a tripod
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⑲
Set the VC switch
to OFF when taking pictures with bulb photography (long exposures).
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Otherwise, vibration compensation may cause a malfunction.
②
Hood attaching alignment mark
④
Filter ring
⑥
Zooming ring
⑧
Focal length mark
⑩
Tripod mount
⑫
Tripod mount locking screw
⑭
Safety lock screw (×2)
⑯
Strap hole
⑱
AF/MF switch
⑳
VC mode switch
㉒
Lens-camera interface contacts
A057
150-500 mm
F/5-6.7
16˚25' - 4˚57'
16/25
0.6 m (23.6") (Wide) / 1.8 m (70.9") (Tele)
1:3.1 (Wide MOD) / 1:3.7 (Tele MOD)
ø 82 mm
209.6 mm (8.3")
ø 93 mm
HA057
⑰
and mounting mark on the
,
)
⑱
on the lens.
)
⑱
on the lens to
to acquire the focus. (Ref. Figs.
,
)
,
,
)
⑲
to ON.
)
⑳
.
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When MODE 1 or MODE 2 is set, the view nder image may become blurred immediately after the
shutter button is pressed halfway. This is due to the principles of the vibration compensation
mechanism and not a malfunction.
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When MODE 3 is set, the view nder image may become blurred even without touching the shutter
button in the case the camera is turned on with the VC switch
principles of the vibration compensation mechanism and not a malfunction.
•
Set the VC switch
other than your hand (such as a tripod).
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You may feel the lens rattle when the camera is turned off or when the lens is removed from the
camera. This is not a malfunction.
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For details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
USING THE FOCUS LIMITER (Ref. Figs.
When autofocus is set, switching the focus limiter switch
focus range.
ITo limit the autofocus range to subjects from in nity to 3 m (Ref. Fig.
Set the focus limiter switch
ITo limit the autofocus range to subjects from in nity to 15 m (Ref. Fig.
Set the focus limiter switch
IWhen not using the focus limiter (Ref. Fig.
Set the focus limiter switch
ZOOMING (Ref. Fig.
Turn the zooming ring
WIDE-END ZOOM LOCK MECHANISM (Ref. Figs.
You can lock the zooming ring
ISetting the zoom lock (Ref. Fig.
Align 150 mm on the focal length scale
Set the wide-end zoom lock switch
IReleasing the zoom lock (Ref. Fig.
Set the wide-end zoom lock switch
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To zoom, release the lock, and then rotate the zooming ring
FLEX-ZOOM LOCK MECHANISM (Ref. Figs.
This mechanism is intended to stop the lens from zooming inadvertently at any position.
Rotate the zooming ring
determined the position.
ISetting the zoom lock (Ref. Fig.
Move the zooming ring
IReleasing the zoom lock (Ref. Fig.
Move the zooming ring
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During activities such as carrying the product, use the wide-end zoom lock to prevent zooming
due to its own weight. (Ref. Figs.
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To zoom, release the ex-zoom lock, and then rotate the zooming ring
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Take care not to get your ngers caught while you switch the ex-zoom lock.
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If the camera will not be used for an extended period, release the ex-zoom lock before storage.
LENS HOOD (Ref. Figs.
A bayonet-type lens hood
We recommend shooting with the hood properly attached because the lens hood eliminates stray
light that may affect the picture.
IUsing the lens hood (Ref. Fig.
Align the hood attaching alignment mark
lens.
①
Rotate the hood
⑤
release mark
.
IStowing the lens hood (Ref. Fig.
You can stow the lens hood
⑱
to "MF".
Align the hood locking mark
①
Rotate the hood
meets the hood release mark
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Be aware that the periphery of the photographed image may be darkened if the hood
attached properly.
TRIPOD MOUNT (Ref. Figs.
The A057 model comes with a tripod mount
tripod using the tripod mount
IAttaching and removing the tripod mount (Ref. Figs.
You can attach and remove the tripod mount by loosening tripod mount locking screw
then lift the portion with the screw, to open the ring.
When attaching the tripod mount, make sure that the protruding part on the inner side of the
⑩
tripod mount
is inserted into the groove on the lens, and then tightly secure the tripod
mount locking screw
If this protruding part is not inserted into the groove on the lens correctly when attaching the
⑩
tripod mount
, the lens may be damaged or fall off.
IChanging the directional position of the camera (Ref. Fig.
When you change the directional position of the camera, you can rotate the lens by loosening
the tripod mount locking screw
Align the tripod mount mark on the lens
After determining the shooting position, tightly secure the tripod mount locking screw
the position.
IStrap hole (Ref. Fig.
You may pass a strap through these holes to prevent the lens from falling.
When using the strap holes
⑫
screw
is rmly tightened, and then attach the strap securely. Note that the lens may fall if
the tripod mount
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The A057 tripod mount
⑲
to OFF when you are shooting while the camera is secured by something
,
-
)
㉑
can speed up focusing by limiting the
㉑
to "∞-3m".
㉑
to "∞-15m".
)
㉑
to "FULL".
)
⑥
to adjust the focal length (Zoom position) to a desired position.
⑥
at a focal length of 150 mm to keep it from rotating.
)
⑦
with the focal length mark
㉓
to the zooming ring side.
)
㉓
to the camera side.
,
,
⑥
to the desired zoom position, and then apply the lock after you have
)
⑥
to the subject side until the white mark is visible.
)
⑥
to the camera side.
,
)
,
,
)
①
is provided as standard equipment.
)
②
of the hood with the hood release mark
in the direction of the arrow until the hood locking mark
)
①
by attaching it in reverse.
③
of the hood with the hood release mark
in the direction of the arrow until the hood attaching alignment mark
⑤
.
,
-
)
⑩
. When you use a tripod, lock the lens rmly to the
⑩
.
⑫
.
⑫
.
⑪
with the mark on the tripod mount
)
⑯
⑩
of the tripod mount
, rst check that the tripod mount locking
⑩
or the strap detaches from the lens.
⑩
can be attached to an ARCA-SWISS camera platform.
⑲
set to ON. This is due to the
)
)
,
,
)
⑧
.
⑥
.
)
⑥
.
⑤
of the
③
meets the hood
⑤
of the lens.
②
①
is not
,
)
⑫
and
)
⑩
.
⑫
to x
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