Tamron A061 Quick Manual

Toward Ever Greater
Compactness Featuring
Key XR Technology
Reducing the total length of the optical configuration, we
succeeded in developing optics that allow for a smaller
lens diameter while maintaining the same aperture values
XR(Extra Refractive-Index)glass
as previous lenses for overall compactness. Optical
Aspherical Lens
power distribution was enhanced in a compact package
through the innovative use of XR (Extra Refractive
AD glass*
Index) glass, resulting in minimum aberration.
LD glass
*Note:The 8th element is
Achieving the same aperture value with a smaller size
an AD element featuring
With a short barrel, it is possible to obtain the same
aspherical processing.
visibility (aperture value) as with a long barrel. By using
this principle, we were able to shorten the optic system
Weight : 420g*
length for a more compact overall lens design while mai-
ntaining aperture values.
barrel (rear view) barrel (side view)
long barrel
(optics)
short barrel
(optics)
New Standard of Lenses
for Digital Cameras
Di (Digitally Integrated Design) is a designation
Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems
designed to meet the performance characteristics of
digital SLR cameras as well as film cameras.
Taken with a
film camera
(28-300mm)
28mm 50mm
Equivalent angle of view when used with APS-C size Digital SLRs (approximation)
43mm 78mm
Equivalent to
Taken with a
digital camera
(APS-C size)
Caution :
Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the lens.
Manufacturer of lenses of photographic,
Industrial, laboratory, video, and scientific applications.
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Model A061 For Canon AF, Minolta AF-D, Nikon AF-D, and Pentax AF cameras.
Advanced optical designs include XR,
ø 73mm (Filter Size:ø 62mm)
LD, AD and ASL glass
The ASL lens technology compensates for spherical
aberration to achieve outstanding image quality. At
the same time, reducing the number of elements re-
sults in a more compact, lightweight lens package.
Differnce in chromatic aberrations (concept drawing)
Image plane
Regular
Optical Glass
Compensation effect with an aspherical lens element
(Schematic Illustration)
Compensation for Spherical Aberration
Image plane
Spherical lens element
Model A061 Specifications
Model :
Focal Length :
Angle of View :
Maximum Aperture :
Optical Construction :
Diaphragm Blades :
Minimum Object Distance : 0.49m (19.3")
Max.Magnification Ratio: 1 : 2.9 (at f=300mm,M.O.D.49cm)
Overall Length :
28mm 300mm Maximum Diameter :
Filter Size :
*
Values given are for Nikon AF cameras.
Weight :
Standard Accessories
For Canon AF, Minolta AF-D, Nikon AF-D, and Pentax AF cameras.
* Values given are for Nikon AF cameras.
100 mm 300 mm
155mm
465mm
*The angle of view is equivalent to approx.43-465mm (using a conversion to 35mm)
Image plane
LD glass
Image plane
Aspherical lens element
A061
28-300mm
75˚- 8˚
F/3.5-6.3
15 elements / 13 groups
9
83.7mm (3.3")*
(at maximum extension:163.2mm(6.4"))
ø 73mm (2.9")
ø 62mm
Tamron's 28-300mm
Tamron's 28-300mm
420g (14.8oz.)*
Flower-shaped hood
now features "Di" design
now features "Di" design
for extraordinary film and digital photography
for extraordinary film and digital photography
A061-EG-111-U-0408-0300
Model A061 For Canon AF, Minolta AF-D, Nikon AF-D, and Pentax AF cameras.
Model A061
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