Tamron A014 Owner's Manual

Summary of A014

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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. 1...

  • Page 2: Nomenclature

    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...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Focal length 18 ~ 200 mm 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 specifications.

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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 attac...

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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 bein...

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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. Rev...

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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...