TLM-EDFSIPNCKRIdSv-B018-T/C-1506 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (for Nikon, Canon) 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II (for Sony *Models without the VC) Model: B018 1 3 4 7 9 10 8 5 3 5 6 6 4 2 1 7 8 Nikon 11 12 9 5 10 5 13 14 7 ＊ B016: This model is Built-in Motor 2 2 Canon 11 12 11 5 13 14 7 3 Sony 12 * 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). 13 14 7 * La marca es marca de conformidad segun directiva de la Comunidad Europea (CE). * Il marchio attesta la conformita alla directtiva della Comunità Europea (CEE). * 标志表示符合欧州共同体EC指标 The EEC Conformity Report applies to the Council Directive 98/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 2 is used by Tamron Co., Ltd., manufacturer of this product. ENGLISH VC MECHANISM (Ref. Figs. 1, 7 & 8) (Mounted for Nikon and Canon models) VC (Vibration Compensation) is a mechanism which reduces the image blur caused by hand-held shooting. Thank you for purchasing the Tamron lens as the latest addition to your photographic equipment. How to use VC mechanism Before using your new lens, please read the contents of this Owner’s Manual thoroughly to 1) Set the VC switch ⑪ on. familiarize yourself with your lens and the proper techniques for creating the highest quality *When VC is not used, set the switch off. images possible. With proper handling and care, your Tamron lens will give you many years of 2) Press the shutter button halfway to verify the effect of the VC. photographing beautiful and exciting pictures. When the shutter button is pressed down halfway, it takes about 1 second for the VC to • Explains precautions that help to prevent problems. provide a stable image. The VC can be effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions. • Explains things you should know in addition to basic operations. Dimly lit locations Scenes where lash photography is forbidden NOMENCLATURE (Refer to Fig. 1, if not speciied) Situations where your footing is uncertain ① Lens hood ② Hood attaching alignment mark Taking panning shots of a moving subject ③ Hood attaching indicator ④ Filter ring The VC may not be able to give full effect in the following cases: ⑤ Hood attaching bayonet ring ⑥ Zooming ring When a photograph is taken from a fast movimg vehicle ⑦ Zoom lock switch (Figs. 3 & 4) ⑧ Focal length scale Shooting during the excessive movement of the camera ⑨ Zoom index mark ⑩ Focusing ring Turn the VC switch OFF when taking pictures with the bulb setting or during long exposures. If ⑪ VC (Vibration Compensation) switch ⑫ AF/MF switch (Figs. 5 & 6) the VC switch is ON, the VC mechanism may introduce errors. ⑬ Lens attachment mark ⑭ Lens mount/Lens mount contacts With the VC mechanism, there are occasions that the image in the viewinder blurs right after the SPECIFICATIONS shutter button is pressed down halfway, but this is not a malfunction. B018 When the VC is ON, the number of images recordable is reduced due to the power used from the Focal Length 18-200 mm camera. Maximum Aperture F/3.5 - 6.3 The inder image will move when turn ON and OFF the camera, it is not a malfunction. Angle of View 75˚33' - 7˚59' When shooting with a tripod, turn the power ON to decide the composition. Optical Construction 14/16 Turn the VC swtich OFF when using tripod. Minimum Object Distance 0.49-0.77 m (19.3''-30.3'') After releasing the shutter button, the VC will continue to operate for about 2 seconds until the Maximum Magniication Ratio 1:4 (at 200 mm) locking mechanism activates. When VC is in the off position the VC lens is locked electromagnetically in the center and the Filter Size ø 62 mm power is still consumed during that time. For this reason, depending on the image software being Length/Overall Length 94.1 mm (3.7'')/102.5 mm (4'')* used there may be a case where EXIF data shows “VC ON” even though the image was shot under Maximum Diameter ø 75 mm (2.9'') “VC OFF”. Weight 400 g (14.1 oz)* Lens Hood HB018 When the lens is removed from the camera while VC is activating, the lens may make clicking sound when the lens is subjected to a jolt. This is not a malfunction. Re-attach the lens to the camera and turn the * values are speciications of Nikon products. power ON. The sound should stop. Length: From the lens front extremity to the mount surface. The VC activates while the “release” button is pushed halfway down. (It is activated 2 seconds after the Overall length: From the lens front extremity to the rear projection extremity. shutter button is released) Features and appearance of lenses listed in this owner’s manual are subject to change without VC can be used in AF or MF mode. notice. ZOOMING (Ref. Figs. 1 & 2) ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS Rotate zooming ring ⑥ of the lens while viewing through the camera’s viewinder and compose How to mount the lens your image at the chosen focal length. Removing the rear cap of the lens. Align the Lens attachment mark ⑬ on the lens barrel with ZOOM LOCK SWITCH (Ref. Figs. 1, 3 & 4) its counterpart on the camera mount and insert the lens. Rotate the lens clockwise until it click-locks. For Nikon models, align the lens attachment mark Zoom lock switch mechanism prevents lens barrels from extending toward long focal length by with the dot on the camera and rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it click-locks. their own weight while hanging from shoulders. Activate the switch at 18mm setting to stop the lens barrels from rotating and extending. How to detach the lens Pressing the lens release button on the camera down, turn the lens counter-clockwise (in case How to activate the zoom lock switch mechanism of Nikon lens, clockwise), and lift the lens off the camera’s lens mount. 1) Locking: Set the lens to the 18mm position. Move the switch ⑦ toward the camera, until the index lines align with each other. The lens barrel is now locked in position and does not Ensure that the camera is turned off when attaching or removing the lens. rotate or extend by its own weight. For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera. 2) Releasing: Push the switch away from your camera. The lens barrel is now free to rotate and extend for zooming. FOCUSING (Autofocus) (Ref. Figs. 1, 2 & 5) The zoom lock switch ⑦ cannot be activated unless the lens is set to the 18mm position. Do not In case of a Nikon or Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch ⑫ on the lens to AF (Fig. 5). In force the lock switch or try to rotate the lens barrel while locked. case of a Nikon camera with the focus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to S, C or A and The zoom lock mechanism is made to prevent the lens barrel from extending while carried then set the AF/MF switch ⑫ on the lens to AF. Press the shutter button halfway down while around on shoulder. The lens may change its focal length during a long exposure if the lens is viewing through the camera’s viewinder, the lens focuses automatically. An in-focus mark will used in a low or high angle position. light when lens focuses on the main subject sharply. Press the shutter button further to The lens can be used at 18mm setting for picture-taking even when locked by the switch. photograph. In case of a Sony camera, switch the AF/MF switch ⑫ on the lens to AF (Fig. 5), and set the focus LENS HOOD (Ref. Figs. 1, 9 to 11) mode on the camera to Auto focus (AF). Press the shutter button halfway down while viewing A bayonet-type lens hood (referred to as “hood” below) is provided as standard equipment. We through the camera’s viewinder, the lens focuses automatically. An in-focus mark will light when recommend shooting with the hood attached whenever possible as the lens hood eliminates stray lens focuses on the main subject sharply. Press the shutter button further to photograph. light, which is harmful to the picture. However, please be aware of the precautions stated in the next section when your camera is equipped with a built-in lash. For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera. Attaching the Lens Hood (Ref. Figs. 9 & 10) FOCUSING (Manual Focus) (Ref. Figs. 1, 2 & 6) Align Hood attaching alignment mark ② on the hood with the corresponding index mark ⑤ or In case of a Nikon or Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch ⑫ on the lens to MF (Fig. 6). In the top of the index line of the distance scale on the lens. Press the hood lightly onto the hood case of a Nikon camera with the focus mode selector dial, set the focus mode to M, and then set attaching bayonet ring (Fig. 9) and then rotate it clockwise to secure (Fig. 9). The lens hood the AF/MF switch ⑫ on the lens to MF. Focus manually rotating the focusing ring ⑩ while viewing will be secure when the mark “TAMRON ໐” is at the top (Fig. 10). When attaching the lens through the camera’s viewinder (Fig.