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Tamron A18 Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: AF18-2S0mm F/3.S-6.3 Din LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

Summary of A18

  • Page 1

    Af 18~250 mm f/3.5-6.3 di-ii ld aspherical [if] macro (model a18) thank you for purchasing the tamron lens as the latest addition to your photographic equipment. Di ii lens (digitally intigrated) series are designed for digital slr cameras with image sensors equivalent to aps-c size. Before using yo...

  • Page 4

    Nomenclature 1. Lens hood 2. Hood attaching alignment mark 3. Hood attaching indicator 4. Filter ring 5. Hood attaching bayonet ring 6. Distance index 7. Distance scale 8. Focusing ring 9. Zooming ring 10. Focal length scale 11. Zoom index mark 12. Zoom lock switch (a18) figs 3 & 4 13. Lens mount/le...

  • Page 5: How to Mount The Lens

    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 the camera's mount opening. Rotate the lens clockwise until it click-locks. For niko...

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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 (15) on the lens bar- rel with its counterpart on the camera mount and insert the lens. Rotate the lens clockwise until it click-locks. For nikon and pentax models, align the lens at...

  • Page 7

    Zoom lock switch (ref. Figs. 3 & 4) model a18 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. How to activa...

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    Stowing lens hood on the lens (ref. Fig. 9) 1. Reverse the lens hood. Point the lens toward the opening, then align the hood attachment mark on the lens with the (tamron o) alignment on the hood (3). 2. Turn the hood clockwise until its alignment mark is at the top to set it. (fig. 9, 2) precautions...

  • Page 9

    To ensure long-term satisfaction avoid touching the glass element surface. Use a photographic lens cloth or a 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 s...