User Manual

■How to Avoid Camera Shake
When using the lens in the telephoto focal range, please be careful with the
camera shake. To reduce image blur, turn the VC (Vibration Compensation)
switch on.
To reduce image blur without using the VC function, follow the steps below.
To avoid camera shake, for the digital cameras, use an ISO setting of higher
numbers and for the lm cameras, use the lm with high ISO numbers to
obtain higher shutter speed. Using a tripod or monopod is also effective.
When hand-holding the camera to take pictures, stand still, with legs
slightly apart, hold your elbows in rmly against your chest, and hold the
camera rmly against your face. If possible, lean against something to
steady yourself or place the camera on something to secure the hold.
Especially when hand-holding your camera, you will be steadier if you
hold your breath, while you press the shutter button gently and rmly.
■Using camera’s built-in ash
When using the camera’s built-in ash, please be aware that the lens hood
or lens barrel may block the light to cause vignetting on the image. When
using the camera’s build-in ash, do not use a lens hood. Even without
a lens hood, vignetting (arch shaped shadow) may appear if the light is
blocked by the lens barrel, so it is advisable to use an optical ash unit (hot
shoe or handle-mount type). The conditions; such as, the focal length and
focusing distance cause the vignetting vary depending on the camera. It
is recommended to test for vignetting at each focal length and focusing
distance.
Suggestions for Better Pictures with Tamron Zoom Lenses
For safe operation be sure to carefully read the manual and the
following cautions before using. After reading them, store them
in a place where they can easily be reviewed whenever needed.
In this manual, caution instructions are divided into the
following two categories:
WARNING
This indicates instructions which if not heeded could lead to
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This indicates instructions which if not heeded could lead to
bodily injury or physical damage.
WARNING
(1) Do not look directly at the sun through the lens. Doing so
could result in blindness.
(2) Do not leave the lens within the reach of young children.
The lens may fall and injure the child, and the strap may get
wrapped around the child’s neck, resulting in suffocation.
CAUTION
(1) Do not leave the lens in places exposed to direct sunlight.
The light reflected off the lens may focus on a nearby
object, and cause a fire. Place the lens cap on the lens
whenever it is not in use.
Cautions when Using Tamron Lenses
(2) When mounting the lens on the camera, make sure the lens
and camera are properly set and securely locked.
The lens may get stuck if it is not properly mounted, and if
it is not securely locked, it may fall off, damaging the lens
or camera or causing bodily injury.
(3) Do not modify or alter the lens.
Doing so may result in damage to the lens or camera.
(4) Mount the lens hood when taking photographs in order to
eliminate harmful light rays.
* The hood cannot be mounted when certain filters are
installed.
* Remove the hood if it causes shadows at the edges of the
image when using a flash.
(5) Do not place excessive loads on the lens when it is mounted
on the camera. Such loads may damage the mount section
on the lens and the camera. Large lenses tend to place a
strong load on the mount section. Always hold the lens
when operating and moving the camera.
(6) The focus ring turns during the auto focus operation. Do not
keep the focus ring from turning. Also, do not forcibly turn
the focus ring by hand when in the auto focus mode.
Doing so may damage the lens or the interior of the camera.
(7) Do not use the lens except for the purpose of
photographing.
Using Camera’s Built-in Flash
Photographing area
Shadow cast by lens hood and lens barrel
Flash illuminated area