Owner's Manual

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B01
0.47m
1:1
Minimum Focus Dislance
Maximum Magnificalionlalio
ABOUT "AeRO PHOTOGRAPHY (Ret: Fig. 1m )
From infinity (00) to the macro zone, you can use AF or MF operation.
Since the distance scale and the magnification scale are imprinted side by side, you can
get a general idea of the magnification when shooting a picture.
272E
0.29m
i'PRECAlInONS IN SHOOTI':'G
EXPOSURE RATE (Rei. fig. 1m ) .,
When the lens is moved outwards to increase the magnification ratio for shooting close-ups,
the actual brightness on the film decreases and the effective F number changes. For auto
exposure photographing using the camera's TTL photometry function, the camera
automatically corrects this changed effective F number. When shooting with photometry
using
an external exposure meter or when using an externallighl-adjusting flash, however,
the exposure must be corrected for this decrease in brightness according to the magnifica-
tion ratio. For the amount of the correction, refer to table
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;. i:I~PTH "OF FIELD jR.i:rF!9': lID)'
With a camera equipped with a depth-of-field-preview bullon or a aperture-stop-down
mechanism, the depth of field can be directly observed through the viewfinder screen of
your camera. For the operational details, read the instruction manual of your camera.
~INFRARED PHOTOGRAP~HY"'"
Please be aware that there is no infrared index line on any models listed in this owner's
manual. Therefore practically no black-and-white infrared film can
be used with these
lenses.
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, • ~e~~:~~ ~~~;:l~~n between the photographic distance and photographic magnilicalion. please
roTO ENSURE LOtjG-TERM s~nsF~~J1Q~~~_~~d" _ .,.
• 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 solution to remove
fingerprints or dirt on the glass lens surface with a rotary motion from the center to the
edge. Use a silicon cloth to clean your lens barrel only,
• Mildew is an enemy of your lens. Clean the lens after shooting near water
or in any
11l ... il:j >"Jlace. Store your lens in a clean, cool and dry placeWhen storing the lens in
an lens cas .... c;tore it with commercially available drying agent such as silicagel, and
change the
ager.~ 0ccasionally. If you find mildew on your lens, consult an authorized
repair shop or nearby ;1hotographic store.
• Do not touch the lens-ca
..... era interface contacts since dust, dirt and/or stains may
cause a contact failure between the lens and camera.
• When using your equipment {camera(s) and lens(es)J
in an environment where the
temperature changes from one extreme 10 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.
if;
• The optical design for 272E and 801 takes into consideration the various features of
digital single reflex cameras. However, due to the configuration of the digital single
rellex 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.
• Do not use the lens hood when using the camera's built-in flash. Also, when shooting
close-ups, the lens unit may obstruct the light of the flash even when not using the
lens hood, resulting
in vignetting at the bottom part of the image. Thus, we recom-
mend using a special externally-mounted flash for flash photography.
Also refer
to the section of your camera's instruction manual pertaining to the use of
the built-in flash.
• When using 272E and 801 with a tele-converter, use the manual focus. When a tele-
converter is used with the macro lens, the auto-focus may not operate correctly,
depending
on the focusing distance. This is due to the camera's mechanical system.
Use a Tamron tele-converter with a Tamron lens for the best results. Tele-converters
produced by other manufacturers may not mount properly and/or cause malfunctions.
When a tele-converter is mounted onto a lens, the focusing ring normally feels heavier
when rotating.
• When using the lens in macro range, it may be necessary to use a tripod to avoid
camera shake. Using high speed film (ISO 400 or faster) with a fast shutter speed is
also helpful to reduce the influence of camera shake.
• Do not forcibly turn the focusing ring when camera and/or lens is/are set in the AF
mode. Doing
so could damage the lens and/or camera.
• Certain camera models may indicate the maximum and minimum aperture values of
the lens inapproximate numbers. This is inherent
to the design of the camera and not
an indication of an error.
• The Filter Effect Control Ring and the filter rotates opposite to each other. When you
rotate the Filter Effect Control Ring in a clockwise direction, the filter rotates In a
counter-clockwise direction.
• The rotation angle of
the Filter Effect Controt Ring is different from that of the filter. If
you wish to rotate the PL filter to an exact position using the Index as the standard,
remove
the hood and rotate the filter while keeping an eye on the index mark.
FILTER"EFFECT CONTROC(B01)
801 features a new mechanism that allows you to rotate the filter with the hood on.
Rotation
of the ring (@ Filter Effect Control Ring), which is near where the filter
attaches, triggers rotation of the filter allowing you to adjust the effect of the PL filter.
I
USING THE FOCl,lSLIMITER (272E) lRel.~fJ9, 00 )'-
When the focus limiter knob is set to "L1MIT-, the camera can be autofocused with
greater speed within that range.
IFor the range from maximum close-up to infinity
Set the focus limiter knob fo ·FULL·.
I For close-ups (O.29m to approx, O,4m)
Set the distance scale to a point between 0.29m and OAm, then set the focus limiter
knob to "LIMIT".
I For normal photos (O.45m to infinity)
Set the distance scale to a point between 0.45m and infinity (00), then set the focus
limiter knob to "L1MIT-.
I, .When shooting close-ups with the focus ring set between about 0.40 m and 0.45m the
nf focus limit knob cannot be set to LIMIT. This is due to the camera's mechanical system.
LENS APERTURE ANDAE~ MODE (Rei. i:,gs. 00.6 lID)
I Setting lens f-numbers with Canon & Minolta cameras
Sellhe f-number with aperture setting device of the camera body in accordance with
the selected photographing mode.
ISetting lens f-numbers with Nikon & Pentax (272E) cameras
Depending on the photography mode, it is possible to set the aperture on either the lens
aperture ring or on the camera body.
• Setting the aperture on the lens aperture ring
Set the lens aperture ring so it is on the smallest f-stop for a Nikon camera and so it is not
on the A mark for a Pentax, then set the f-stop you want with the indicator.
• Setting the aperture on the camera
Set the lens aperture ring so it is on the smallest f-stop for a Nikon camera and so it is on
the A mark for a Pentax, then set the f-stop you want with the indicator on the camera body.
lJ .The lens aperlure varies with focusing movement. Cameras read the different lens openings
.- and automatically adjust the exposure properly.
• For further details, please read the instruction manual or your camera
ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD (Rei. Figs. ill.!§]. [1]'; (0)
1) Align the index mark (.) on the hood with the index mark (.) on the lens. Place the
hood
onto the hood's attaching bayonet ring. ( [!] - 0 )
2) Turn the hood clockwise until it clicks. ( [!] - 8 ) The index mark (0) on the hood
appears at the top when it is correctly attached. ( [l] - 8 )
IStowing lens hood on the lens (Ref. Fig. 111 )
1) Detach and reverse the lens hood. Then align the index mark (0) on the hood with
the index
mark (.) on the lens. Place the hood onto the hood's attaching-bayonet
ring.([!]-@)
2) Turn the hood clockwise until it clicks. The index mark (.) on the hood appears at
the top when correctly stowed. ( 00 - cti) )
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BOl has a socket for tripods. Secure the camera to the tripod with the tripod socket
when you use a tripod.
.Changing the vertical and horizontal position of the camera
1) Turn the tripod's locking knob in a counterclockwise direction to loosen it. (l19] - 0)
2) Rotate the camera using the lens as the axis, and aligned the indicator on the
tripod socket ring and the vertical and horizontal indicator. (@] - 8)
3) Tighten the locking knob and lock the camera into place. (l19] - $)
I Removing the tripod socket
1) Turn the tripod's locking knob in a counterclockwise direction, and line up the white
mark on t~e top of the knob and the indicator on the tripod sockel. ([TI] - 0)
2) Pull the tripod socket's locking knob outward. Open the tripod socket ring, and
remove the tripod socket. «ill- 8, 8)
IAttaching the tripod socket
1) Open the tripod socket ring, and set the lens.
2) Make sure that the white mark on the top of the tripod socket locking knob and the
indicator on the tripod sockef are aligned, and then pull the knob outward.
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3) Close the ring, and tighten the tripod socket locking knob.
~I . Hold the camera firmly when removing the tripod socket so that you do not drop the
camera or the lens.
• Make sure that
the white mark on the top of the knob and the Indicator on the tripod
socket are aligned before you pull on the knob.
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wililighl when subject comes into focus
• Because
801 uses an internal focus mechanism, the lenS does nol eXlend (grow longer out of
the front of the camera) even during macro photography. This prevents large loss of balance
during focusing
• The focusing ring rotates beyond the infinity (00) position
in order 10 properly focus to infinity
under a variety
of environmental condilions. When manually focusing, mak.e sure the subject
at inlinilyis sharp in the viewfinder.
® Tripod socket fixing screw (B01)
@Focus limiter knob (272E)
@Aperture ring (Nikon, Pentax)
@Aperture scale (Nikon, Pentax)
@ AE lock button
@Aperture index (Nik.on, Pentax)
@Aperturescaleforfinderdisplay(Nikon)
@ Lens mount/Lens mount contacts
<@Lens attachment mark (Canon,
Minolta)
• With Minolta and Pentax cameras, when the focusing ring Is set In the manual focus
position while the camera is set in the AF mode, the focusing ring rotates as if It were
in the autofocus mode.Turning of the focusing ring in this instance may cause
damage
to the lens and/or the camera body. Also, do not force the focusIng ring when
it is set in the manual focus mode. Manual rotation of the focusing ring when the
camera Is stili set In the autofocus mode (AF) will caule mechanical damage to the
lens
and/or to the camera body.
I .Before rotation of the focusing ring, make sure that the camera is set to the MF mode.
Manual rotation of the focusing ring when the camera is still set in AF mode will cause
mechanical damage
to the lens and/or to the camera body.
• When
using the lens on Nikon F·501 (N2020), please use the switches both on camera
body and the lens
In order to select MF or AF.
• When
the focusing ring is set to the AF position, the focusing ring rotates freely and
you
cannot adjust focus.
(FQQIlll!NGjiutolocU,S)(ReI. Fig. 00 Ld~'
1) Set the camera in the AF mode, and move the focusing ring upward to the AF
position.
2) Press the shutter release button half-way while looking through the view finder. The
focusing ring will move automatically to focus.
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Thank you for purchasing the Tamron lens as the latest addition 10 your photographic
equipment. Before using your new lens, please read the contents of this Owner's
Manuallhoroughly to familiarize yourself with your lens and the proper techniques for
creating the highest quality images possible.wilh proper handling and care, your
Tamron lens will give you many years of photographing beautiful and exciting pictures.
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.Nikon and Canon models
1) Simply move the focusing ring backward 10 the MF position.
2) Rotate the focusing ring manually while looking through the viewfinder until the
image in the finder comes into sharp focus.
I Minolta and Pentax (272E) models
1) Switch the AF/MF selector switch on the camera body to MF mode then, slide the
focusing ring backward to the MF position.
2) Rotate the focusing ring manually while looking through the viewfinder
unhllhe
image in the finder comes into sharp focus.
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IHow 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 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
models, align the lens attachment mark with the
dot on the camera and rotate the lens
counter-clockwise until it click-locks.
I How to detach the lens
Press the lens release button of the camera, turn the lens counterclockwise (in case
of Nikon lens, clockwise), and lift the lens off the camera's lens mount.
t/ . For further delails, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
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I Nikon and Canon models
Simply move the focusing ring forward (to AF) and backward (to MF) to change the
focusing mode between autofocus (AF) and manual focus (MF).
I Minolta and Pentax (272E) models
Move the focusing ring forward (to AF) and backward (to MF) and at the same time, set the
AF/MF selector switch of the camera body to the coinciding focusing mode (AF or MF).
Mount AFIMF Switching Operation
Nikon Canon Move tocusing ring only
CD Lens hood
® Hood attaching alignment mark
@Hood attaching bayonet ring
@Filter Effect Control (FEC) Ring (801)
® Focusing ring
® Focus macro magnification scale display
t"j) Distance (macro magnification) scale
® Distance (macro magnification) index
® Depth-of-field scale
@Tripodsock.et(B01)
! . ~~ous~~~t~~ange the visual eNact by rolating PL and non-PL special elfecls fillers such as a