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14-150mm F/3.5-5.8

Di III

For Micro Four Thirds

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* The Marking is a directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC).

* Das -Zeichen entspricht der EC Norm.

* La marquage est un marquage de conformité à la direcive CEE (CE).

* La marca es marca de conformidad segun directiva de la Comunidad Europea (CE).

* Il marchio attesta la conformita alla directtiva della Comunità Europea (CEE).

The EEC Conformity Report applies to the Council

Directive 98/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC and is used by Tamron Co., Ltd., manufacturer of this product.

ENGLISH

Thank you for purchasing the Tamron lens as the latest addition to your photographic equipment. Before using your new lens, please read the contents of this Owner’s Manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with your lens and the proper techniques for creating the highest quality images possible. With proper handling and care, your Tamron lens will give you many years of photographing beautiful and exciting pictures.

• Explains precautions that help to prevent problems.

• Explains things you should know in addition to basic operations.

NOMENCLATURE (Refer to Fig. , if not specified)

① Lens hood

③ Hood attaching indicator

⑤ Hood attaching bayonet ring

⑦ Focal length scale

⑨ Zoom lock switch (Figs. & )

⑪ Lens attachment mark

② Hood attaching alignment mark

④ Filter ring

⑥ Zooming ring

⑧ Zoom index mark

⑩ Focusing ring

⑫ Lens mount/Lens mount contacts

SPECIFICATIONS

Focal Length

Maximum Aperture

Lens Construction

Minimum Focusing Distance

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Filter Size ø

Length/Overall Length

Diameter ø

Weight

Lens Hood

C001

14-150 mm

F/3.5 - 5.8

13/17

0.5 m (19.7'')

1:3.8 (at 150 mm)

52 mm

80.4 mm (3.2'')/85.3 mm (3.4'')

63.5 mm (2.5'')

285 g (10.1 oz)

HC001

 Length: From the lens front extremity to the mount surface.

Overall length: From the lens front extremity to the rear projection extremity.

Features and appearance of lenses listed in this owner’s manual are subject to change without notice.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS

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How to mount the lens

Removing the rear cap of the lens. Align the Lens attachment mark ⑪ on the lens barrel with its counterpart on the camera mount and insert the lens.

Rotate the lens clockwise until it click-locks.

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How to detach the lens

Pressing the lens release button on the camera down, turn the lens counter-clockwise, and lift the lens off the camera’s lens mount.

 For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.

FOCUSING (Autofocus) (Ref. Figs. & )

Set the focus mode on the camera to Auto focus (AF).

Press the shutter button halfway down while viewing through the camera’s LCD. The lens focuses automatically. An in-focus mark will light on the LCD when lens focuses on the main subject sharply.Press the shutter button further to photograph.

 For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.

FOCUSING (Manual Focus) (Ref. Figs.

& )

Set the focus mode on the camera to Manual focus (MF).

Focus manually rotating the focusing ring ⑩ while viewing through the camera’s LCD (Fig. ).The main subject in the LCD monitor will be sharp when the lens is focused correctly.

 For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.

ZOOMING (Ref. Figs. & )

Rotate the zooming ring ⑥ of the lens while viewing through the camera’s LCD and compose your image at the chosen focal length.

ZOOM LOCK SWITCH (Ref. Figs. , & )

Zoom lock switch mechanism prevents lens barrels from extending toward long focal length by their own weight while hanging from shoulders. Activate the switch at 14mm setting to stop the lens barrels from rotating and extending.

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How to activate the zoom lock switch mechanism

1) Locking: Set the lens to the 14mm position. Lift the zoom lock switch ⑨ toward the lens. The lens barrel is now locked in position and does not rotate or extend by its own weight.

2) Releasing: Pull the zoom lock switch ⑨ toward the camera. The lens barrel is now free to rotate and extend for zooming.

 The zoom lock switch ⑨ cannot be lifted unless the zoom index mark ⑧ is set to 14mm. Do not force the lock switch or try to rotate the zooming ring ⑥ while locked.

 The zoom lock mechanism is made to prevent the lens barrel from extending while carried around on shoulder. The lens may change its focal length during a long exposure if the lens is used in a low or high angle position.

 The lens can be used at 14mm setting for picture-taking even when locked by the switch.

LENS HOOD (Ref. Figs. , to )

A bayonet-type lens hood is provided as standard equipment. We recommend shooting with the hood attached whenever possible as the lens hood eliminates stray light, which is harmful to the picture.

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Attaching the Lens Hood (Ref. Figs. & )

Align Hood attaching alignment mark ② on the hood with the corresponding index mark ⑤ or the top of the index line of the distance scale on the lens. Press the hood lightly onto the hood attaching bayonet ring (Fig. ) and then rotate it clockwise to secure (Fig. ). The lens hood will be secure when the mark “TAMRON ” is at the top (Fig. ). When attaching the lens hood, hold the focus 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. 35mm or wider) settings.

Improper attachment of a hood on a wide-angle zoom lens may cause large shadowed areas in your pictures.

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Stowing lens hood on the lens (Ref. Fig. )

1) Reverse the lens hood. Point the lens toward the opening, then align the hood attaching index on the lens with the (TAMRON ) alignment on the hood ③ .

2) Turn the hood clockwise until the alignment mark (•) is at the top to set it. (Fig. )

PRECAUTIONS IN SHOOTING

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The optical design for Di III 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 autofocus under some conditions..

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The Tamron lenses described here employ an internal focusing (IF) system. Because of the characteristics of this optical design, the angles of view at distances other than infinity are wider than that of the lenses applying an ordinary focusing system.

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When using the flash supplied with the camera, adverse photographic phenomena such as corner illumination fall-off or vignetting at the bottom part of the image may be observed, especially in wide angle ranges. This is due to the inherent limitation of the coverage of the supplied flash, and/or the relative position of the flash to the edge of the lens barrel which causes shadows on the image. We also recommend removing the hood when using the supplied flash.

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When using a special filter such as a PL filter, use low profile filters. The thick rim of a normal filter may cause vignetting.

TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SATISFACTION

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Avoid touching the glass element surface. 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.

Use a silicon cloth to clean your lens barrel only.

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Mildew is an enemy of your lens. Clean the lens after shooting near water or in any humid place. 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.

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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.