Thank you for purchasing the Tamron lens as the latest addition to your photographic equipment. Di II lens (Digitally Integrated) series are
designed for digital SLR cameras with image sensors equivalent to APS-C size. 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.
Lens hood
①
Hood attaching indicator
③
Hood attaching bayonet ring
⑤
Distance scale
⑦
Zooming ring
⑨
⑪
Zoom index mark
Lens mount/Lens mount contacts
⑬
⑮
Lens attachment mark
Focal Length
Maximum Aperture
Angle of View
Lens Construction
Minimum Focusing Distance
Filter Size ø
Length
Diameter ø
Weight
Lens Hood
Removing the rear cap of the lens. Align the Lens attachment mark (
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.
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.
For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
Switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to Auto focusing mode (AF) in case of Sony or Pentax. In case of a Nikon or Canon camera,
switch the AF/MF switch (
⑭
"S" or "C", and then set the AF/MF switch on the lens side (
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.
For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
Switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to manual focusing mode (MF) in case of Sony or Pentax. In case of a Nikon or Canon camera,
switch the AF/MF switch (
⑭
"M", and then set the AF/MF switch on the lens side (
camera's viewfinder. The main subject in the viewfinder will be sharp when the lens is focused correctly.
is in focus.
At infinity, make sure the image in the viewfinder appears sharp. The infinity position on A16 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.
Rotate zooming ring (
) of the lens while viewing through the camera's viewfinder and compose your image at the chosen focal length.
⑨
Model A16 is equipped with zoom lock switch mechanism which prevent lens barrel from extending towards long focal length, while hanging
around the neck. Activate the switch at the shortest setting to stop the lens barrels from rotating and extending.
1) Locking: Set the zoom ring on the lens to the shortest position. Move the zoom lock switch (
zooming ring (
⑨
). The lens barrel is locked in position when the portion beneath "Lock" is shown in red and the lens barrel does not
rotate or extend by its own weight.
2) Releasing: Push the zoom lock switch (
The lens can be used at the shortest setting for picture taking even while in the focused position.
Please follow the instruction manual of your camera.
A bayonet-type lens hood is provided as standard equipment. We recommend shooting with the hood attached whenever possible as the lens
hood eliminates stray light which is harmful to the picture. However, please be aware of the precautions written below when your camera is
equipped with a built-in flash.
Align the index mark (
②
lens. Press the hood lightly onto the hood attaching bayonet ring (Fig.
The lens hood will be securely held as the mark "TAMRON
1) Reverse the lens hood. Point the lens toward to opening, then align the hood attachment mark on the lens with the "TAMRON
alignment on the hood (
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, even when the autofocus accuracy is within specifications, the focal point may be a little forward or behind
the optimum point when shooting with auto focus under some conditions.
When photographing near the minimum focusing distance it is advisable to shoot at higher f-munbers to obtain sharper image quality.
The image circles of Di II lenses are designed to match the digital SLR cameras using the image sensors equivalent to APS-C (approx. 15.5×
23.2mm). Do not use Di II lenses with cameras using image sensors larger than APS-C. Using Di II lenses with such cameras may cause
vignetting on the image.
(A16) employ an internal focusing (IF) system. Because of the characteristics of this optical design, the angles of view at distances other
than infinity are wider than that of the lenses applying an ordinary focusing system.
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 close-up range. This is due to the inherent limitation of the coverage of the built-in
flash, and/or the relative position of the flash to the edge of the lens barrel or lens hood which causes shadows on the image. Always use
the built-in flash with the hood removed. It is strongly recommended to use a suitable separate flash unit provided by the camera
manufacturer for all flash photography, even when using the camera with the hood removed. For further details, please read the "built-in
flash" article on the instruction manual of your camera.
an ISO setting of higher numbers. Using a tripod or monopod is also effective.
When set on AF mode, interfering with focusing ring may cause serious damage to the lens mechanism.
Certain camera models may indicate the maximum and minimum aperture values of the lens appropriate numbers. This is inherent to the
design of the camera and not an indication of an error.
Avoid touching the glass element surface. Use a photographic lens cloth or blower to remove dust from the lens element surface. When not
using the lens, always place a lens cap on it for protection.
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.
Use a silicon cloth to clean your lens barrel only.
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 silica gel, and change the agent
occasionally. If you find mildew on your lens, consult an authorized repair shop or nearby photo-graphic store.
Do not touch the lens-camera interface contacts since dust, dirt and/or stains may cause a contact failure between the lens and camera.
When using your equipment [camera(s) and lens(es)] in an environment where the temperature 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.
⑮
) on the lens to AF. (Fig.
). In case of Nikon camera with the focus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to
⑦
) on the lens to MF. (Fig.
) In case of Nikon camera with the focus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to
⑭
⑧ ) while pressing the shutter button halfway the focus aid function lamp lights up when the picture
) up. The zooming ring (
⑫
) on the hood with the corresponding index mark (
③
).
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Hood attaching alignment mark
②
Filter ring
④
Distance index
⑥
Focusing ring
⑧
Focal length scale
⑩
⑫
Zoom lock switch (Figs.
AF-MF altering switch (Canon, Nikon Fig.
⑭
A16
17-50 mm
F/2.8
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45' - 31
˚
13/16
0.27 m (0.89') (throughout the entire zoom range)
67 mm
83.2 mm (3.28'')
73.8 mm (2.9'')
440 g (15.5 oz)
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) on the lens barrel with its counterpart on the camera mount and
⑮
⑮
⑭
) to "AF." Press the shutter button lightly while viewing through the camera's
⑧
) to "MF." Focus manually rotating the focusing ring while viewing through the
) is now released and can be rotated.
⑨
) or the top of the index line of the distance scale) on the
⑤
, No.
) and then rotate it clockwise to secure (Fig.
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