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Thank you for purchasing this Tamron lens. Before using your new lens, please read the contents
of this Owner’s manual to properly use the lens. Also, it will be important to read the manual of the
camera to which you will attach the lens.
After reading, store this Owner’s manual in a safe place.
Please read also the document “Precautions for Safe Use of Tamron Lenses” supplied with the
lens for the detailed safety precautions to observe when using Tamron lenses.
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Explains precautions that help to prevent problems.
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Explains things you should know in addition to basic operations.
PART NAMES (Refer to Fig. )
①
Lens hood
②
Hood attaching alignment mark
③
Hood locking mark
④
Filter ring
⑤
Hood release mark
⑥
Zooming ring
⑦
Focal length scale
⑧
Focal length mark
⑨
Focus ring
⑩
Zoom lock switch
⑪
Lens attachment mark
⑫
Lens-camera interface contacts
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
Model
B061
Focal Length
18 - 300 mm
Maximum Aperture
F/3.5-6.3
Angle of View (diagonal)
77˚24' - 5˚30'
Optical Construction
15/19
Minimum Object Distance
（
MOD
）
0.15 m *
1
(5.9") (Wide) / 0.99 m (39.0") (Tele)
Maximum Magnification Ratio
1:2 (Wide MOD) / 1:4 (Tele MOD)
Filter Size
ø 67 mm
Length
125.6 mm (4.9") / Sony E, 125.8 mm (5.0") / FUJIFILM X
Maximum Diameter
ø 75.5 mm
Weight
620 g (21.9 oz)
Lens Hood
HA036
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Length : From tip of front element to mount surface.
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Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
*1 Please note, when shooting between 0.15 m (5.9") to 0.2 m (7.9") distance, the image quality at
periphery will decrease. It is recommended that you place your focus at center of image.
Also, pay attention to your lens filter and lens tip when shooting at close range. You may touch
your subject.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS
Remove the rear cap of the lens. Align the lens attachment mark
⑪
and mounting mark on the
camera, and then insert the lens.
Turn the lens clockwise until it locks.
To remove the lens, turn the lens in the opposite direction while pressing the lens release button
on the camera.
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Turn off the power of the camera before attaching or removing the lens.
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For details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
SWITCHING FOCUS MODE
Select the desired focus mode on the camera.
For manual focusing, turn the focus ring
⑨
to acquire the desired focus.
For details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
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Under AF mode, there may be difficulty for autofocus to work depending on the subject.
VIBRATION COMPENSATION MECHANISM
To compensate for the vibrations, enable the vibration compensation setting of the camera.
* Under video recording setting, the lens switches automatically to a vibration compensation
mode suitable for videos.
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Vibration compensation is effective under the following conditions
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Dimly lit locations
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Locations where flash photography is prohibited
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Locations where tripod cannot be used
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Vibrations may not be compensated sufficiently under the following conditions
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When a photograph is taken from a vehicle that is shaking greatly
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Shooting during excessive movement of the camera
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When shooting while using a tripod
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Disable the vibration compensation setting of the camera when taking pictures with bulb
photography (long exposures). Otherwise, vibration compensation may cause a malfunction.
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The viewfinder image may become blurred immediately after the shutter button is pressed
halfway. This is due to the principles of the vibration compensation mechanism and not a
malfunction.
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Disable the vibration compensation setting of the camera when you are shooting while the camera
is secured by something other than your hand (such as a tripod).
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You may feel the lens rattle when the camera is turned off or when the lens is removed from the
camera. This is not a malfunction.
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For details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
ZOOMING (Ref. Fig. )
Turn the zooming ring
⑥
to adjust the focal length (Zoom position) to a desired position.
ZOOM LOCK MECHANISM (Ref. Figs. , , )
You can lock the zooming ring
⑥
at a focal length of 18mm to keep it from rotating.
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Setting the zoom lock (Ref. Fig. )
Align 18mm on the focal length scale
⑦
with the focal length mark
⑧
.
Set the zoom lock switch
⑩
toward the zooming ring.
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Releasing the zoom lock (Ref. Fig. )
Set the zoom lock switch
⑩
toward the camera.
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To zoom, release the lock, and then rotate the zooming ring.
LENS HOOD (Ref. Figs. , , )
The hood
①
can eliminate stray light that may affect the picture.
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Using the lens hood (Ref. Fig. )
Align the hood attaching alignment mark
②
of the hood with the hood release mark
⑤
of the
lens.
Rotate the hood
①
in the direction of the arrow until the hood locking mark
③
meets the hood
release mark
⑤
.
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Stowing the lens hood (Ref. Fig. )
Attach the hood
①
in reverse and rotate it until it locks.
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Be aware that the periphery of the photographed image may be darkened if the hood
①
is not
attached properly.
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
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An internal focusing (IF) system is employed to reduce the minimum focus distance. The angle of
view may be wider than that of lenses with other focusing systems when shooting at a distance
less than infinity.
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The lens hood or the lens barrel may block the light from the flash. It is recommended to
perform trial shooting in advance.
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Differences in the display systems of cameras may cause to show values different from the
maximum and minimum aperture values from the specifications. This is not an indication of an
error.
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Do not touch the lens-camera interface contacts with your fingers. Otherwise, it may cause a
malfunction.
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If the temperature changes suddenly, condensation may form and cause malfunctions.
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The front element is covered with stain-proof coating. After removing the dust on the lens
surface with a blower or another means, wipe it with a dry cloth.
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Never use benzene, thinner, or other organic solvents to clean the lens.
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Store the lens in a clean and well-ventilated place.
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For more details on the lens cleaning and storage, the compatibility with cameras, and other
support information see our website. https://www.tamron.jp/en/support/
