User manual TAMRON SP AF 17-35MM F 2.8-4 XR DI LD ASPHERICAL

[. . . ] · Explains things you should know in addition to basic operations. pose your image at the chosen focal length. Models A09 are equipped with a newly developped zoom lock switch mechanism which prevent lens barrel from extendting towards long focal length, while hanging around the neck. Activate the switch at 28 mm setting to stop the lens barrels from rotating and extending. ZOOM LOCK SWITCH (Ref. Fig. & ) (A09) How to activate the zoom lock switch mechanism NOMENCLATURE (Refer to Fig. SPECIFICATIONS Lens hood Hood attaching alignment mark Hood attaching bayonet ring Distance index Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom ring Focal length scale Zoom/Aperture index mark Lens attachment mark (Canon, Minolta Fig. ) Lens mount/Lens mount contacts (Nikon) Aperture ring (Nikon, Pentax) F-number scale (Nikon, Pentax) AE lock botton (Nikon, Pentax Fig. [. . . ] Therefore, focusing in MF (Manual Focusing) mode is recommended when a tele-converter is used. · 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. 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. Store your lens in a clean, cool and dry place. When storing the lens in an lens case, store it with commercially available drying agent such as silicagel, and change the agent occasionally. If you find mildew on your lens, consult an authorized repair shop or nearby photographic store. · Do not touch the lens-camera 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)] in an environment where the temperature changes from one extreme to 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. PRECAUTIONS IN SHOOTING TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SATISFACTION How to mount the lens ATTACHING LENS TO CAMERA · Lengths, diameters and weights listed in lens specifications are for lenses with Nikon mounts. · Features and cosmetic designs of lenses listed in this owner's manual may be revised without notice. How to detach the lens Removing 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. For Nikon models, align the lens attachment mark with the dot on the camera and rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it click-locks. Pressing the lens release button of the camera down, turn the lens counterclockwise (in case of Nikon lens, clockwise), and lift the lens off the camera's lens mount. A bayonet-type lens hood is provided as a standard accessory. We recommend shooting with the hood attached whenever possible as the lens hood eliminates stray light which is harmful to the picture. However, please be aware of the precautions written below when your camera is equipped with a built-in flash. LENS HOOD (Ref. Fig. Align the index mark ( on the hood with the corresponding index mark(K or the top of the index line of the distance scale) on the lens. The lens hood will be securely held as the mark "TAMRON " comes to the top (Fig. When attaching the lens hood, hold the focusing and zoom control rings so that they are not rotated unintentionally. · Pay particular attention to align the hood attaching indexes when using zoom lenses including wide-angle (e. i. Improper attachment of a hood for wide-angle zoom lens may cause large shadowed areas in your pictures. & ) Set the camera to the autofocus mode (AF). [. . . ] The main subject in the viewfinder will be sharp when the lens is focused correctly. · Press the shutter button lightly while operating the lens for focusing. The focus aid mark in the viewfinder will light up when the subject is in a critical focus. · At infinity, make sure the image in the viewfinder appears sharp. The infinity position on the lens is made with certain allowances to insure proper focus under a variety of conditions. FOCUSING (Manual Focus) (Ref. [. . . ]