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Nikon

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Model A005 / for Nikon, Canon

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Model A005 / for Sony

Canon

*Models without the VC

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쏄 A005: This model is Built-in Motor / A005:

Sony

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AF: ON MF: ON VC: ON VC: OFF

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* The Marking is a directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC). * Das -Zeichen entspricht der EC Norm. * La marquage est un marquage de conformité à la direcive CEE (CE). * La marca es marca de conformidad segun directiva de la Comunidad Europea (CE). * Il marchio attesta la conformita alla directtiva della Comunità Europea (CEE). *

The EEC Conformity Report applies to the Council Directive 98/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC and is used by Tamron Co., Ltd., manufacturer of this product.

TAMRON CO., LTD.

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ENGLISH

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 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.

폷 Explains precautions that help to prevent problems.

폷 Explains things you should know in addition to basic operations.

NOMENCLATURE (Refer to Fig. 1, if not specified)

1 Lens hood 2 Hood attaching alignment mark 3 Hood attaching indicator 4 Filter ring 5 Hood attaching index mark 6 Zooming ring 7 Focal length scale 8 Zoom index mark 9 Focusing ring 0 Distance scale

- Distance index = VC (Vibration Compensation) switch* q AF/MF switch (Fig. 3 & 4) w Lens attachment mark e Lens mount/Lens mount contacts

쏄Only for Nikon and Canon models

SPECIFICATIONS

Focal Length 70-300 mm Maximum Aperture F/4-5.6 Angle of View 34°21 Lens Construction 12/17 Minimum Focusing Distance 1.5 m (59 Maximum Magnification Ratio 1:4.03

Filter Size Length 142.7 mm* (5.6

Diameter Weight 765 g* (27.0 oz) Lens Hood HA005

폷 * values are specifications of Nikon products.

Features and appearance of lenses listed in this owner’s manual are subject to change without notice.

A005

- 8°15

62 mm

81.5 mm (3.2'')

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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS

쐽How to mount the lens

Removing the rear cap of the lens. Align the Lens attachment mark (w) on the lens barrel with its counterpart on the camera mount and 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.

쐽How to detach the lens

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.

폷 For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.

FOCUSING (Autofocus) and using the full-time manual function

In case of Sony cameras, switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to Auto focusing mode (AF). In case of a Nikon or Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch (q) on the lens to AF. (Fig. 3). In case of Nikon camera with the focus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to “S” or “C”, and then set the AF/MF switch on the lens side (q) to “AF”. Press the shutter button lightly while viewing through the camera’s 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.

Using the full-time manual function

A005 is equipped with the full-time manual function. The full-time manual function is a function that the focus can be fine-tuned by the manual focus without switching the AF/MF changing switch when taking a picture of auto focus.

폷 How to use the full-time manual function

First, set the focus mode to “AF”. You can adjust focus manually while turning the focus ring in the shutter button is pressed lightly.

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The distance scale (0) is marked for guidance purposes. The actual focal point may

slightly differ from the distance marked on the focal length index.

폷 For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.

FOCUSING (Manual Focus) (Ref. Figs. 1, 2 & 4)

In case of Sony cameras, switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to manual focusing mode (MF). In case of a Nikon or Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch (q) on the lens to MF. (Fig. 4) In case of Nikon camera with the focus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to “M”, and then set the AF/MF switch on the lens side (q) to "MF". Focus manually rotating the focusing ring (9) while viewing through the camera’s viewfinder. The main subject in the viewfinder will be sharp when the lens is focused correctly.

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Even in the MF mode, turning focusing ring (9) while pressing the shutter button halfway the focus aid function lamp lights up when the picture is in focus.

폷 At infinity, make sure the image in the viewfinder appears sharp. The infinity position on A005

is made with certain allowances to insure proper focus under a variety of conditions.

폷 For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.

VC MECHANISM (Ref. Fig. 1, 5 & 6) (Mounted for Nikon and Canon models)

VC (Vibration Compensation) is a mechanism which reduces the image blur caused by hand-held shooting. When using the VC, pictures can be taken at shutter speeds up to a maximum 4 stops slower than the speed when the VC is not used. 쏄Based on the company’s standard measurement. Also, the correction of image blur differs

depending on the conditions during picture taking and the person using the camera.

쐽How to use VC mechanism

VC can be used in AF or MF mode.

1) Set the VC = switch on. *When VC is not used, set the switch off.

2) Press the shutter button halfway to verify the effect of the VC. When the shutter button is pressed down halfway, it takes about 1 second for the VC to provide a stable image. With the VC mechanism, there are occasions when the image in the viewfinder blurs after the shutter button is pressed down halfway.

쐽The VC can be effective for hand-held shots under the following

conditions.

폷 Dimly lit locations 폷 Scenes where flash photography is forbidden 폷 Situations where your footing is uncertain 폷 Taking continuous shots of a moving subjects

쐽The VC may not be able to give full effect in the following cases:

폷 When a photograph is taken from a fast movimg vehicle 폷 Shooting during the excessive movement of the camera 폷 Turn the VC switch OFF when taking pictures with the bulb setting or during long

exposures. If the VC switch is ON, the VC mechanism may introduce errors.

폷 With the VC mechanism, there are occasions that the image in the viewfinder blurs right

after the shutter button is pressed down halfway, but this is not a malfunction.

폷 When the VC is ON, the number of images recordable is reduced due to the power used

from the camera.

폷 When the VC is ON, immediately after the shutter button is pushed halfway down and

approximately 2 seconds after a finger releases the shutter button, the camera will “click”. This sound is the VC's locking mechanism activating, not a malfunction.

폷 Turn the VC swtich OFF when using tripod. 폷 After releasing the shutter button, the VC will continue to operate for about 2 seconds

until the locking mechanism activates.

폷 When the lens is removed from the camera while VC is activating, the lens may make

clicking sound when the lens is subjected to a jolt. This is not a malfunction. Re-attach the lens to the camera and turn the power ON. The sound should stop.

폷 The VC activates while the “release” button is pushed halfway down. (It is activated 2

seconds after the shutter button is released)

폷 VC can be used in AF or MF mode.

ZOOMING (Ref. Fig. 1 & 2)

Rotate zooming ring 6 of the lens while viewing through the camera’s viewfinder and compose your image at the chosen focal length.

LENS HOOD (Ref. Figs. 1, 7 to 9)

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 stated in the next section when your camera is equipped with a built-in flash.

쐽Attaching the Lens Hood (Ref. Figs. 7 & 8)

Align Hood attaching alignment mark 2 on the hood with the corresponding index mark 5 or the top of the index line of the distance scale on the lens. Press the hood lightly

onto the hood attaching index mark (Fig. 7) and then rotate it clockwise to secure (Fig.

7). The lens hood will be secure when the mark “TAMRON 쑗” is at the top (Fig. 8).

When attaching the lens hood, hold the focus and zoom control rings so that they are not rotated unintentionally.

폷 Pay particular attention to align the hood attaching indexes when using zoom lenses

including wide-angle (e.i. 35mm or wider) settings. Improper attachment of a hood on a wide-angle zoom lens may cause large shadowed areas in your pictures.

쐽Stowing lens hood on the lens (Ref. Fig. 9)

1) Reverse the lens hood. Point the lens toward the opening, then align the hood attaching index on the lens with the (TAMRON 쑗) alignment on the hood 3.

2) Turn the hood clockwise until the alignment mark (•) is at the top to set it. (Fig. 9)

PRECAUTIONS IN SHOOTING

폷 The optical design for Di 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.

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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 wide angle ranges. 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 which causes shadows on the image. It is strongly recommended to use a suitable separate flash unit provided by the camera manufacturer for all flash photography. For further details, please read the “built-in flash” article on the instruction manual of your camera.

폷 We do NOT recommend using a tele-converter due to the optical performance of the

lens.

폷 When fixing a camera on tripods and taking a picture, turn the VC switch to OFF. 폷 When set on AF mode, interfering with focusing ring may cause serious damage to the

lens mechanism.

폷 Certain camera models may indicate the maximum and minimum aperture values of the

lens in approximate numbers. This is inherent to the design of the camera and not an indication of an error.

TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SATISFACTION

폷 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.

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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.

폷 Use a silicon cloth to clean your lens barrel only. 폷 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 silicagel, and change the agent occasionally. If you find mildew on your lens, consult an authorized repair shop or nearby photographic store.

폷 Do not touch the lens-camera interface contacts since dust, dirt and/or stains may cause a

contact failure between the lens and camera.

폷 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.