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SP AF200-500mm

F/5-6.3 Di LD [IF]

(Model A08)

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.

Summary of Contents for SP A08

Page 1: ...quipment 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...

Page 2: ...od mount horizontal and vertical position mark 12 Tripod mount ring 13 Tripod mount mark 14 Distance index 15 Tripod socket fixing screw 16 Tripod socket 17 FEC attaching ring 18 FEC ring 19 Filter Ef...

Page 3: ...g LENS CONSTRUCTION GROUPS ELEMENTS 10 13 MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE 2 5 m 8 20ft Full zoom range MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION RATIO 1 5 0 at 500mm FILTER SIZE 86 mm LENGTH 224 5 mm Except for the FEC adapter DI...

Page 4: ...n set on AF mode be very careful not to hinder the autofocusing move ments of the lens Such interference may cause serious damage to the lens mechanism Select between the autofocus and manual focus mo...

Page 5: ...FILTER EFFECT CONTROL FEC ADAPTER The FEC adapter has been made standard equipment for the A08 and allows a filter to rotate while the hood is attached By rotating the FEC ring the filter attached suc...

Page 6: ...the hood attaching alignment mark on the FEC lines up and you hear a click when the hood is fixed Removing the lens hood when the FEC adapter is attached 1 Hold the FEC ring firmly with one hand so th...

Page 7: ...ated unless the lens is set to 200mm position Do not force the lock switch or try to rotate the lens barrel while locked Doing so may cause damage to the lens The zoom lock mechanism is made to preven...

Page 8: ...dicator on the tripod socket are aligned before you pull on the tripod fixing screw DEPTH OF FIELD With a camera equipped with a depth of field preview button or a aperture stop down mechanism the dep...

Page 9: ...n using the lens in a telephoto focal 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 in...

Page 10: ...an authorized repair shop or nearby photographic store Do not touch the lens camera mount contacts since dust and or dirt stains may cause a contact failure between the lens and camera When using you...