User manual TAMRON SP AF 200-500MM F 5-6.3 DI LD

[. . . ] For the operational details, read the instruction manual of your camera. ⷠYou can also download a depth-of-field table of your interest from our web site. Distance scale Aperture index (Nikon) Tripod mount horizontal and vertical position mark Tripod mount ring Tripod mount mark Distance index Tripod socket fixing screw Tripod socket FEC attaching ring FEC ring Filter Effect Control (FEC) adapter The optical design for this lens takes into consideration the various features of digital single reflex cameras. However, due to the configuration of the digital single reflex cameras, even when the autofocus accuracy is within specifications, the focal point may be a little forward or behind the optimum point when shooting with auto focus under some conditions. [. . . ] ⷠThe hood for the A08 does not lock when it is reversed due to the structural configuration. When carrying the lens, be sure to hold the lens firmly. If you carry it by the hood portion only, the hood may come off the lens causing it to fall. Do not do this as it may cause bodily harm or substantial damage to the lens. Pressing the lens release button on the camera down, turn the lens counter-clockwise (in case of Nikon lens, clockwise), and lift the lens off the camera's lens mount. ⷠFor further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera. Press the shutter button lightly while viewing through the camera's viewfinder, the lens focuses automatically. An in-focus mark will light when lens focuses on the main subject sharply. When set on AF mode, be very careful not to hinder the autofocusing movements of the lens. Such an interference may cause serious damage to the lens mechanism. ⷠSelect between the autofocus and manual focus modes by using the AF/MF switch on the camera body when using a Nikon or Minolta lens. For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera. Rotate the zoom ring of the lens while viewing through the camera's viewfinder and compose your image at the chosen focal length. Focus manually rotating the focusing ring while viewing through the camera's viewfinder. The main subject in the viewfinder will be sharp when the lens is focused correctly. The focus aid mark in the viewfinder will light up when the subject is in a critical focus. The infinity position on the lens is made with certain allowances to insure proper focus under a variety of conditions. ⷠFor further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera. Model A08 is equipped with a zoom lock mechanism that prevents the lens barrel from extending towards a longer focal length. This mechanism locks the zoom ring in the 200mm position to prevent the lens from extending while hanging around the neck. 1) Locking: Set the zoom ring on the lens to the 200-mm position. Move the zoom lock switch toward the camera. [. . . ] Firmly fix the lens tripod mount to the tripod attaching screw when using a tripod. 2) Rotate the camera using the lens as the axis and line up the indicator on the tripod using the vertical or horizontal indicators . ­) mount mark in a clockwise direction and lock the 3) Tighten the tripod socket fixing screw camera into place. 1) Turn the tripod socket fixing screw in a counterclockwise direction and line up the white mark on the top of the knob with the tripod mount mark . [. . . ]