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쎲 AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

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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.
폷 Explains precautions that help to prevent problems.

폷 Explains things you should know in addition to basic operations.

NOMENCLATURE (Refer to Fig. 1, if not specified)
1 Lens hood
2 Hood attaching alignment mark3 Hood attaching indicator
4 Filter ring
5 Hood attaching bayonet ring
6 Focusing ring
7 Distance scale
8 Distance index
9 Zooming ring
0 Focal length scale- Zoom lock switch (Figs. 3 & 4 )= VC (Vibration Compensation) switchq AF/MF switch (Fig. 5 & 6)
w Zoom index marke Lens attachment markr Lens mount/Lens mount contacts

쐽 How to use VC mechanism

VC can be used in AF or MF mode.
1) Set the VC = switch on.
*When VC is not used, set the switch off.
2) Press the shutter button halfway to verify the effect of the VC.
When the shutter button is pressed down halfway, it takes about 1 second for theVC to provide a stable image.
With the VC mechanism, there are occasions when the image in the viewfinder
blurs after the shutter button is pressed down halfway.

쐽 The VC can be effective for hand-held shots under the following

conditions.
폷 Dimly lit locations
폷 Scenes where flash photography is forbidden
폷 Situations where your footing is uncertain폷 Taking continuous shots of a moving subjects
쐽 The VC may not be able to give full effect in the following cases:폷 When a photograph is taken from a fast movimg vehicle
폷 Shooting during the excessive movement of the camera폷 Turn the VC switch OFF when taking pictures with the bulb setting or during longSPECIFICATIONS
Focal Length
Maximum Aperture
Angle of View
Lens Construction
Minimum Focusing Distance
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Filter Size øLengthDiameter øWeightLens HoodVC MECHANISM (Ref. Fig. 1 , 7 & 8 )VC (Vibration Compensation) is a mechanism which reduces the image blur caused byhand-held shooting. When using the VC, pictures can be taken at shutter speeds up to amaximum 4 stops slower than the speed when the VC is not used.
쏄Based on the company’s standard measurement. Also, the correction of image blur differsdepending on the conditions during picture taking and the person using the camera.

B003
18-270 mm
F/3.5-6.3
75°33' - 5°55'
13/18
0.49 m (19.3'' )
1:3.5 (at 270mm)
72 mm
101 mm (3.9'' )79.6 mm (3.1'' )550 g (19.6 oz)
AB003

폷 Features and cosmetic designs of lenses listed in this owner’s manual may be revised
without notice.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS쐽 How to mount the lensRemove the rear cap of the lens. Align the Lens attachment mark e 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. In case of Canon mount, rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locking
position.

쐽 How to detach the lensPress the lens release button on the camera down.
In case of Nikon mount, rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locking position.
In case of Canon mount, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into the locking
position.
폷 For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.

FOCUSING (Autofocus) (Ref. Figs. 1, 2 & 5 )Switch the AF/MF switch q on the lens to AF (Fig. 5). In case of Nikon camera with thefocus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to “S” or “C”, and then set the AF/MF
switch on the lens side q to “AF”. Press the shutter button lightly while viewing throughthe camera’s viewfinder. The lens focuses automatically. An in-focus mark will lightwhen lens focuses on the main subject sharply. Press the shutter button further tophotograph.
폷 When set on AF mode, interfering with focusing ring 6 may cause serious damage tothe lens mechanism.

폷 The distance scale 7 is marked for guidance purposes. The actual focal point may
slightly differ from the distance marked on the focal length index.

폷 For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.

FOCUSING (Manual Focus) (Ref. Figs. 1 , 2 & 6 )Switch the AF/MF switch q on the lens to MF (Fig. 6). In case of Nikon camera withthe focus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to “M”, and then set the AF/MF switch
on the lens side q to “MF”. Focus manually rotating the focusing ring 6 while viewing
through the camera’s viewfinder. The main subject in the viewfinder will be sharp when
the lens is focused correctly.
폷 Even in the MF mode, when turning focusing ring 6 while pressing the shutter button halfway,
the focus aid function lamp lights up when the picture is in focus.

폷 At infinity, make sure the image in the viewfinder appears sharp. The infinity position is made withcertain allowances to insure proper focus under a variety of conditions.

폷 For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.

exposures. If the VC switch is ON, the VC mechanism may introduce errors.
폷 With the VC mechanism, there are occasions that the image in the viewfinder blurs rightafter the shutter button is pressed down halfway, but this is not a malfunction.

폷 When the VC is ON, the number of images recordable is reduced due to the power usedfrom the camera.

폷 When the VC is ON, immediately after the shutter button is pushed halfway down andapproximately 2 seconds after a finger releases the shutter button, the camera will“click”. This sound is the VC's locking mechanism activating, not a malfunction.
폷 Turn the VC swtich OFF when using tripod.
폷 After releasing the shutter button, the VC will continue to operate for about 2 seconds
until the locking mechanism activates.

폷 When the lens is removed from the camera while VC is activating, the lens may makeclicking sound when the lens is subjected to a jolt. This is not a malfunction. Re-attach thelens to the camera and turn the power ON. The sound should stop.
폷 The VC activates while the “release” button is pushed halfway down. (It is activated 2seconds after the shutter button is released)폷 VC can be used in AF or MF mode.

ZOOMING (Ref. Fig. 1 & 2 )Rotate zooming ring 9 of the lens while viewing through the camera’s viewfinder andcompose your image at the chosen focal length.

ZOOM LOCK SWITCH (Ref. Figs. 1 , 3 & 4 )Zoom lock switch mechanism prevents lens barrels from extending toward long focal length
by their own weight while hanging from shoulders. Activate the switch at 18mm setting tostop the lens barrels from rotating and extending.

쐽 How to activate the zoom lock switch mechanism

1) Locking: Set the lens to the 18mm position. Move the switch - toward the camera,
until the index lines align with each other. The lens barrel is now locked in positionand does not rotate or extend by its own weight.
2) Releasing: Push the switch away from your camera. The lens barrel is now free torotate and extend for zooming.
폷 The zoom lock switch - cannot be activated unless the lens is set to the 18mm
position. Do not force the lock switch or try to rotate the lens barrel while locked.

폷 The lens can be used at 18mm setting for picture-taking even when locked by theswitch.

폷 The zoom lock mechanism is made to prevent the lens barrel from extending while
carried around on shoulder. The lens may change its focal length during a longexposure if the lens is used in a low or high angle position.

LENS HOOD (Ref. Figs. 1 , 9 to - )A bayonet-type lens hood is provided as standard equipment. We recommend shooting withthe hood attached whenever possible as the lens hood eliminates stray light, which isharmful to the picture. However, please be aware of the precautions stated in the next
section when your camera is equipped with a built-in flash.

쐽 Attaching the Lens Hood (Ref. Figs. 9 & 0 )Align Hood attaching alignment mark 2 on the hood with the corresponding index mark
5 or the top of the index line of the distance scale on the lens. Press the hood lightly
onto the hood attaching bayonet ring (Fig. 9) and then rotate it clockwise to secure (Fig.
9). The lens hood will be secure when the mark “TAMRON 쑗” is at the top (Fig. 0).
When attaching the lens hood, hold the focus and zoom control rings so that they are notrotated unintentionally.
폷 Pay particular attention to align the hood attaching indexes when using zoom lenses
including wide-angle (e.i. 35mm or wider) settings.
Improper attachment of a hood on a wide-angle zoom lens may cause large
shadowed areas in your pictures.

쐽 Stowing lens hood on the lens (Ref. Fig. -)1) Reverse the lens hood. Point the lens toward the opening, then align the hoodattaching index on the lens with the (TAMRON 쑗) alignment on the hood 3.
2) Turn the hood clockwise until the alignment mark (•) is at the top to set it. (Fig. -)PRECAUTIONS IN SHOOTING폷 The optical design for Di II takes into consideration the various features of digital single

reflex cameras. However, due to the configuration of the digital single reflex cameras, evenwhen the autofocus accuracy is within specifications, the focal point may be a littleforward or behind the optimum point when shooting with auto focus under someconditions.
폷 The image circles of Di II lenses are designed to match the digital SLR cameras using theimage sensors equivalent to APS-C (approx. 15.5҂ 23.2mm). Do not use Di II lenses withcameras using image sensors larger than APS-C. Using Di II lenses with such cameras
may cause vignetting on the image.
폷 The Tamron lenses described here employ an internal focusing (IF) system. Because of thecharacteristics of this optical design, the angles of view at distances other than infinity arewider than that of the lenses applying an ordinary focusing system.
폷 When the built-in flash on the camera is used, adverse photographic phenomena such as
corner illumination fall-off or vignetting at the bottom part of the image may be observed,
especially in wide angle ranges. This is due to the inherent limitation of the coverage ofthe built-in flash, and/or the relative position of the flash to the edge of the lens barrel
which causes shadows on the image. It is strongly recommended to use a suitable
separate flash unit provided by the camera manufacturer for all flash photography.
For further details, please read the “built-in flash” article on the instruction manual of your camera.
폷 When using the lens in the telephoto focal range, please be careful of camera shake.
To reduce image blur, turn the VC (Vibration Compensation) switch on.
To reduce image blur without using the VC function, follow the steps below.
To avoid camera shake on digital cameras, use higher ISO setting and for film
cameras, use higher ISO film to obtain higher shutter speeds. Using a tripod ormonopod is also effective.
When hand-holding the camera to take pictures, stand still opening your legs slightly
apart, hold your elbows in firmly against your chest, and hold the camera firmly
against your face. If possible, lean against something to steady yourself or place thecamera on something to secure the hold. Especially when hand-holding your camera,
you will be steadier if you hold your breath while you press the shutter button gently
and firmly.
폷 When set on AF mode, interfering with focusing ring may cause serious damage to thelens mechanism.
폷 Certain camera models may indicate the maximum and minimum aperture values of thelens in approximate numbers. This is inherent to the design of the camera and not anindication of an error.
폷 Please be aware that there is no infrared index line on any models listed in this owner'smanual, and therefore, practically, no black-and- white infrared film can be used withthese lenses.
폷 When using a special filter such as a PL filter, use low profile filters. The thick rim of anormal filter may cause vignetting.

TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SATISFACTION폷 Avoid touching the glass element surface. Use a photographic lens cloth or blower toremove dust from the lens element surface. When not using the lens, always place a lens
cap on it for protection.
폷 Use a lens cleaning tissue or lint cloth with a drop of cleaning solution to remove fingerprints
or dirt on the glass lens surface with a rotary motion from the center to the edge.
폷 Use a silicon cloth to clean your lens barrel only.
폷 Mildew is an enemy of your lens. Clean the lens after shooting near water or in any humid
place. Store your lens in a clean, cool and dry place.When storing the lens in an lens case,store it with commercially available drying agent such as silicagel, and change the agent
occasionally. If you find mildew on your lens, consult an authorized repair shop or nearby
photographic store.
폷 Do not touch the lens-camera interface contacts since dust, dirt and/or stains may cause acontact failure between the lens and camera.
폷 When using your equipment [camera(s) and lens(es)] in an environment where thetemperature changes from one extreme to the other, make sure to put your equipment
temporarily in a case or a plastic bag for a length of time in order for the equipment to go
through a gradual temperature shift. This will reduce potential equipment trouble.