
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.
Explains precautions that help to prevent problems.
Explains things you should know in addition to basic operations.
PART NAMES (Refer to Fig. )
Hood attaching alignment mark
Tripod mount locking screw
Screw hole for safety lock screw
AF/MF switch (For Sony E) / MF SPEED switch (For FUJIFILM X)
VC (Vibration Compensation) switch
Lens-camera interface contacts
Wide-end zoom lock switch
Before using the lens, make sure to remove the tape on lens surface.
Angle of View (diagonal) 16
Optical Construction 16/25
Minimum Object Distance (MOD) 0.6 m (23.6
Maximum Magnication Ratio 1:3.1 (Wide MOD) / 1:3.7 (Tele MOD)
) / Sony E, 209.9 mm (8.3
1,725 g (60.8 oz) / Sony E, 1,710 g (60.3 oz) / FUJIFILM X (without tripod mount), Tripod mount 155 g (5.5 oz)
Length : From tip of front element to mount surface.
Specications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS
Remove the rear cap of the lens. Align the lens attachment mark
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
Turn off the power of the camera before attaching or removing the lens.
For details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
SWITCHING FOCUS MODE (Ref. Figs. ),
For Sony E: AF/MF Switching (Ref. Figs.
To shoot using autofocus (AF), set both the camera and the AF/MF switch
) (If the lens is set at “MF”, it will not autofocus.)
To shoot using manual focus (MF), set the camera and/or the lens AF/MF switch
For manual focus, turn the focus ring
to acquire the focus. (Ref. Figs.
For FUJIFILM X: MF SPEED Switching (Ref. Figs.
When you choose “MANUAL FOCUS” on the camera body, you may select the focus response
speed by the selector switch
MODE 1 For normal focusing, average response speed
MODE 2 For precise focusing, slower response speed
Under AF mode, there may be difculty for autofocus to work depending on the subject.
For Sony E mount lens, if your camera features an AF/MF control button, it is possible to
temporarily switch to MF from AF by pressing the AF/MF control button. When the lens set to “AF”
and the camera set to “MF”, by pressing the AF/MF control button you may temporarily switch the
For details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
VIBRATION COMPENSATION MECHANISM (Ref. Figs. ), ,
To compensate for the vibrations, set the VC (Vibration Compensation) switch
Switching the modes (Ref. Fig.
You can switch the modes by using the VC mode switch
MODE 1 Basic vibration compensation mode
MODE 3 Mode that prioritizes framing. Makes it easier to maintain subjects moving quickly
MODE 1 and MODE 3 do not support panning.
Vibration compensation is effective under the following conditions
Locations where ash photography is prohibited
Locations where tripod cannot be used
Vibrations may not be compensated sufciently under the following conditions
When a photograph is taken from a vehicle that is shaking greatly
Shooting during excessive movement of the camera
When shooting while using a tripod
to OFF when taking pictures with bulb photography (long exposures).
Otherwise, vibration compensation may cause a malfunction.
When MODE 1 or MODE 2 is set, the viewnder 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.
When MODE 3 is set, the viewnder image may become blurred even without touching the shutter
button in the case the camera is turned on with the VC switch
set to ON. This is due to the
principles of the vibration compensation mechanism and not a malfunction.
to OFF when you are shooting while the camera is secured by something
other than your hand (such as a tripod).
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.
For details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
USING THE FOCUS LIMITER (Ref. Figs.
When autofocus is set, switching the focus limiter switch
can speed up focusing by limiting the
To limit the autofocus range to subjects from innity to 3 m (Ref. Fig.
Set the focus limiter switch
To limit the autofocus range to subjects from innity to 15 m (Ref. Fig.
Set the focus limiter switch
When not using the focus limiter (Ref. Fig.
Set the focus limiter switch
For FUJIFILM X mount lens
To limit the autofocus range to subjects from MOD
Set the focus limiter switch
To limit the autofocus range to subjects from 10 m to innity (Ref. Fig.
Set the focus limiter switch
When not using the focus limiter (Ref. Fig.
Set the focus limiter switch
MOD: Minimum Object Distance
to adjust the focal length (Zoom position) to a desired position.
WIDE-END ZOOM LOCK MECHANISM (Ref. Figs. ), ,
You can lock the zooming ring
at a focal length of 150 mm to keep it from rotating.
Setting the zoom lock (Ref. Fig.
Align 150 mm on the focal length scale
with the focal length mark
Set the wide-end zoom lock switch
to the zooming ring side.
Releasing the zoom lock (Ref. Fig.
Set the wide-end zoom lock switch
To zoom, release the lock, and then rotate the zooming ring
FLEX-ZOOM LOCK MECHANISM (Ref. Figs. ), ,
This mechanism is intended to stop the lens from zooming inadvertently at any position.
to the desired zoom position, and then apply the lock after you have
Setting the zoom lock (Ref. Fig.
to the subject side until the white mark is visible.
Releasing the zoom lock (Ref. Fig.
During activities such as carrying the product, use the wide-end zoom lock to prevent zooming
due to its own weight. (Ref. Figs.
To zoom, release the ex-zoom lock, and then rotate the zooming ring
Take care not to get your ngers caught while you switch the ex-zoom lock.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, release the ex-zoom lock before storage.
LENS HOOD (Ref. Figs. ), ,
is provided as standard equipment.
We recommend shooting with the hood properly attached because the lens hood eliminates stray
light that may affect the picture.
Using the lens hood (Ref. Fig.
Align the hood attaching alignment mark
of the hood with the hood release mark
in the direction of the arrow until the hood locking mark
Stowing the lens hood (Ref. Fig.
You can stow the lens hood
by attaching it in reverse.
Align the hood locking mark
of the hood with the hood release mark
in the direction of the arrow until the hood attaching alignment mark
meets the hood release mark
Be aware that the periphery of the photographed image may be darkened if the hood