AF 75 - 300mm F/4 - 5.6 LD MACRO 1:3.9 (Model 672D) Thank you for purchasing this Tamron lens. Please read this owner's manual carefully before using your new lens. Proper care and maintenance of this lens will result in years of enjoyable use.
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* Length and maximum diameter indicate the values for the lens with the Nikon mount. * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. MOUNTING/REMOVING THE LENS Mounting After removing the rear cap, place the lens in the camera mount aligning the lens mount index line with that of the camera body (Canon/Minolta/Pentax). For Nikon models, align the lens mount index line with the dot on the camera. Rotate the lens clockwise until it click-locks (counter-clockwise in case of Nikon body).
MACRO SWITCHOVER MECHANISM The model 672D allows macro photography by operating the macro selector switch. The maximum magnification ratio in the macro photography mode is 1:2 (f = 300 mm, 0.95m). It is necessary that the zoom be aligned to 180-300 mm when switching the macro selector switch from Normal to Macro. In addition, it is necessary that the focus ring be aligned to 1.5 m to infinity to switch from Macro to Normal.
APERTURE CONTROL & AE SETTING Canon / Minolta Your camera controls the aperture depending on the shooting mode in use. Although the aperture value varies in accordance with zooming, the camera itself reads out the change to provide automatic compensation. Nikon / Pentax When shooting in programmed AE or shutter-priority AE mode, rotate the aperture ring to the minimum position. For aperture-priority or manual mode, turn the aperture ring to the desired setting.
Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Altering camera between vertical & horizontal positions 1. Loosen lock knob by rotating knob counterclockwise. 2. Turn camera and lens so as position alignment marks meet each other. 3. Tighten lock knob by rotating knob clockwise. Detaching tripod-attaching base 1. Loosen lock knob by rotating knob counterclockwise. 2. Pull out lock knob slightly. 3. Turn attaching ring upward while holding locking knob.
PRECAUTIONS IN SHOOTING (con’t) When you use a built-in flash, make sure to detach the lens hood. 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 error. Do not use the lens hood when you shoot with your camera's built-in flash. Even without the lens hood, an arched-shape shadow may be observed at the bottom portion of the picture when using the built-in flash.
