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Tamron B005 Owner's Manual

Tamron B005 Owner's Manual

Sp af 17-50mm f/2.8 xr di-ii vc ld aspherical [if]

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SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8
XR Di-II VC LD Aspherical [IF]
(Model B005)
Thank you for purchasing the Tamron lens as the latest addition to your
photographic equipment. Before using your new lens, please read the
contents of this Owner's Manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with
your lens and the proper techniques for creating the highest quality
images possible. With proper handling and care, your Tamron lens will
give you many years of photographing beautiful and exciting pictures.

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Summary of Contents for Tamron B005

  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Tamron lens as the latest addition to your photographic equipment. Before using your new lens, please read the contents of this Owner’s Manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with your lens and the proper techniques for creating the highest quality images possible.
  • Page 2 Nikon Canon • 8005NU: ThIs modol;s Built-In Motor 1lOO6NI: ~.ot!~J6'l LOCK [6] I I AF: ON I MF: ON ·:i'lt~-~ l> _" " " " " "...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Lens hood Hood attaching alignment mark Hood attached indicator Filter ring Hood attaching bayonet ring Focusing ring Distance scale Distance index Zooming ring Focal length scale Zoom lock switch (Fig. 3 & 4) VC (Vibration Compensation) switch AF/MF switch (Fig. 5 & 6) Zoom index mark Lens attachment mark Lens mount/Lens mount contacts...
  • Page 4 Remove the rear cap of the lens. Align the lens attachment mark on the lens barrel with its counterpart on the camera mount and insert the lens. In case of Nikon mount, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into the locking position.
  • Page 5 VC (Vibration Compensation) is a mechanism which reduces the image blur caused by hand-held shooting. When using the VC, pictures can be taken at shutter speeds up to a maximum of 4 stops slower than the speed when the VC is not used. *Based on the company’s standard measurement.
  • Page 6: Lens Hood

    (5) or the top of the index line of the distance scale of the lens. Press the hood lightly. The lens hood will be secure when the mark “TAMRON O” is at the top. When attaching the lens hood, hold the focus and zoom control rings, so they are not rotated unintentionally.
  • Page 7 Reverse the lens hood. Point the lens toward the opening, and then align the hood attaching index on the lens with the “TAMRON O” alignment on the hood. Turn the hood clockwise until the alignment mark is at the top to set it.
  • Page 8 Certain models may indicate the maximum and minimum aperture values of the lens in approximate numbers. This is inherent to the design of the camera and not an indication of an error. -Please be aware that there is no infrared index line on any models listed in this owner’s manual, and therefore, practically no black-and-white infrared file can be used with these lenses.
  • Page 9 The EEC Conformity Report applies to the E:counciIDirective98/336/EEC,92/31/EEC. • The (€ Marking is a directive conformity mark of the European Community (ECl. 93/68/EEC and is used by Tamron Co., Ltd., • Das (€-Zeichen entspricht der EC Norm. manufacturer of this product.
  • Page 10 Focusing ring • The Tamron lenses described here employ an internal focusing (IF) system. Because of the • The can be e"ective for hand-held shots under the following...
  • Page 11 Serial No. Model B005N2) SP AF17-50mm (MODEL...
  • Page 12 VorsichtsmaBnahmen bei der Benutzung von Cautions when Using Tamron Lenses TAMRON-OBjJEKTlVEN For safe operation be sure to carefully read the manual Lesen Sie sich diese Bedienungsanleitung und die nachfolgend aufgefUhrten VorsichtsmaBnahmen aus and the following cautions before using. After reading...
  • Page 13 Gegenstand, um die Aufnahmeposition zu sichern. Wenn Sie die Kamera mit der Hand halten, stehen Sie ruhiger, wenn Sie den Atem anhalten; drucken Sie dann langsam und fest auf den Ausl6ser. Suggestions pour realiser de meilleures photos avec les optiques zoom Tamron • Comment eviter les tremblements de I'appareil photo •...

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