Tamron B008 - Nomenclature; Specifications

Thank you for purchasing the Tam ron 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.
,lll; • Explains precautions that help to prevent problems.
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L/ · Explains things you should know in addition to basic operations.
CD Lens hood
@ Hood attaching indicator
® Hood attaching bayonet ring
(]) Distance scale
® Zooming ring
IjJ) Zoom lock switch (Figs. [l] & @])
@ AF/MF switch (Figs.lliJ & [ill)
@ Lens attachment mark
W Hood attaching alignment mark
@) Filter ring
® Focusing ring
® Distance index
@ Focal length scale
@ VC (Vibration Compensation) switch
® Zoom index mark
@ Lens mount/Lens mount contacts
B008
Focal Length
Maximum Aperture
Angle of View
Lens Construction
Minimum Focusing Distance
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Filter Size 0
Length/Overall Length
Diameter 0
Weight
Lens Hood
18-270 mm
F/3.5 - 6.3
13/16
0.49 m (19.3")
1 :3.8 (at 270 mm)
62mm
88.8 mm (3.5")/96.4 mm (3.8")'
74.4 mm (2.9")
500 g (17.6 ozl'
DA18000
• • values are specifications of Nikon products. Length: From the lens front extremity to the mount surface.
Overall length: From the lens front extremity to the rear projection extremity.
Features and appearance of lenses listed in this owner's manual are subject to change without notice .
• How to mount the lens
Removing 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.
Rotate the lens clockwise until it click-locks. For Nikon models, align the lens attachment mark with the dot on the camera and rotate the
lens counter-clockwise until it click-locks .
• How to detach the lens
Pressing the lens release button on the camera down, turn the lens counter-clockwise (in case of Nikon lens, clockwise), and lift the lens
off the camera's lens mount.
L · For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
In case of a Nikon or Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch @ on the lens to AF (Fig.lli]). In case of a Nikon camera with the focus mode
selector dial, set the focus mode to S or C, and then set the AF/MF switch @ on the lens to AF. Press the shutter button halfway down while
viewing through the camera's viewfinder, the lens focuses automatically. An in-focus mark will light when lens focuses on the main SUbject
sharply. Press the shutter button further to photograph.
In case of a Sony camera, switch the AF/MF switch @ on the lens to AF (Fig.lli]), and set the focus mode on the camera to Auto focus (AF).
Press the shutter button halfway down while viewing through the camera's viewfinder, the lens focuses automatically. An in-focus mark will
light when lens focuses on the main subject sharply. Press the shutter button further to photograph .
.. Ib • When set on AF mode, interfering with focusing ring ® may cause serious damage to the lens mechanism.
',,,,eB • The distance scale (]) is marked for guidance purposes. The actual focal point may slightly differ from the distance marked on the
focal length index.
L' · For fUither details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
In case of a Nikon or Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch @ on the lens to MF (Fig. [ill). In case of a Nikon camera with the focus mode
selector dial, set the focus mode to M, and then set the AF/MF switch @ on the lens to MF. Focus manually rotating the focusing ring ® while
viewing through the camera's viewfinder (Fig. [1]). The main subject in the viewfinder will be sharp when the lens is focused correctly.
In case of a Sony camera, switch the AF/MF switch @ on the lens to MF (Fig. [ill), and set the focus mode on the camera to Manual focus
(MF). Focus manually rotating the focusing ring ® while viewing through the camera's viewfinder (Fig. [1]). The main subject in the viewfinder
will be sharp when the lens is focused correctly.
~. • Even in the MF mode, when turning focusing ring ® while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focus aid function lamp lights up when the
~i picture is in focus.
• At infinity, make sure the image in the viewfinder appears sharp. The infinity position is made with certain allowances to insure proper focus
under a variety of conditions.
• For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.