Tamron A03 Specification

Summary of A03

  • Page 1

    Af 28~200mm super zoom f/3.8-55.6 aspherical xr [if] macro (model a03/a03s) 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 an...

  • Page 3: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature 1. Lens hood 2. Hood attaching alignment mark 3. Hood attaching bayonet ring 4. Distance index 5. Focusing ring 6. Distance scale 7. Zoom ring 8. Focal length scale 9. Zoom/aperture index mount 10. Lens attachment mark (canon, minolta fig. 2 & 5) 11. Af-mf altering switch (canon fig. 5)...

  • Page 4: Attaching Lens To Camera

    Attaching lens to camera 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 lens mount of the camera and insert the lens mount into camera's mount opening. Rotate the lens clockwise until it click-locks. For nikon mo...

  • Page 5: Zooming (Ref. Fig. 2)

    Zooming (ref. Fig. 2) rotate the zoom ring while viewing through the camera's viewfinder and compose your image with right focal length obtained. Zoom lock switch (ref. Fig. 2) models a03, a03s are equipped with newly developed zoom lock switch mechanisms, which pre- vent lens barrels from extending...

  • Page 6: Depth of Field

    Lens hood (ref. Figs. 1, 2, 9, 10 & 11) a bayonet-type lens hood is provided as a standard accessory. 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 whe...

  • Page 7: Precautions In Shooting

    Precautions in shooting the tamron lenses, 28-200 mm (models a03, a03s) employ an internal focusing (if) system to achieve remarkable minimum photographing distances of 0.4 to 0.49 meter (1.31 to 1.61 feet). Because of the characteristics of this optical design, the angles of view at dis- tances oth...

  • Page 8

    To ensure long-term satisfaction (con’t) do not touch the lens-camera interface contacts since dust, dirt and/or stains may cause 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 ot...