Tamron A014 user manual

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AF18-200mm
F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
(Model A014)
Thank you for purchasing the Tamron lens as the latest addition to
your photographing equipment. Di II lens (Digitally Integrated)
series are designed for digital SLR cameras with image sensors
equivalent to APS-C size. (approx. 15.5 x 23.2mm). 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

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NOMENCLATURE 1. Lens hood 2. Hood attaching alignment mark 3. Hood attached indicator 4. Hood attaching bayonet ring 5. Distance index 6. Distance scale 7. Focusing ring 8. Zooming ring 9. Focal length scale 10. Zoom index mark 11. Zoom lock switch 12. Lens mount / Lens mount contacts (Nikon) 13. AF-MF switch (Canon) 14. Lens attachment mark

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SPECIFICATIONS 18 ~ 200 mm FOCAL LENGTH MAXIMUM APERTURE F/3.5-6.3 ANGLE OF VIEW 75 deg. 33’ - 7 deg. 59’ LENS CONSTRUCTION (GROUPS / ELEMENTS) 13/15 MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE 0.45 m FILTER SIZE 62 mm LENGTH 83.7 mm DIAMETER 73.8 mm WEIGHT 398 g

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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS * How to mount the lens 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. Rotate the lens clock- wise until it click-locks. For Nikon and Pentax models, align the lens attachment mark on the camera and the zoom index on the lens to attach the lens. * How to detach the lens Pressing the lens release button on the camera down, turn the lens counter-clockwise (in case of Ni

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ZOOMING Rotate the zooming ring of the lens while viewing through the camera's viewfinder and compose your image at the chosen focal length. ZOOM LOCK SWITCH Model A014 is equipped with a zoom lock switch mechanism which prevents the lens barrel from extending towards longer focal lengths while being carried around the neck, or off the shoulder. Activate the switch at the shortest setting to stop the lens barrel from rotating and extending. * How to activate the zoom lock switch mechanism 1. Loc

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LENS HOOD (Continued) ** Pay particular attention to align the hood attaching indexes when using zoom lenses including wide-angle (35mm or wider) settings. Improper attachment of a hood for wide-angle zoom lenses may cause large shadowed areas in your pictures. * Stowing lens hood on the lens 1. Reverse the lens hood. Point the lens toward the opening, and then align the hood attachment mark on the lens with the (TAMRON O) alignment on the hood. 2. Turn the hood clockwise until the alignment

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TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SATISFACTION * 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. * Clean the lens barrel with a