Notice TAMRON SP AF 17-50mm F/2 8 XR Di II VC Canon

« 3 5 4 3 2 6 1 mft 7 3 1 0.7 2 1.5 0. 2 7 0. 89 0 .5 3 24 35 17 5 0 SPAF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Model: A16 TLM-EDFSIPNCKRId-A16-U/C-1208ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the Tamron lens as the latest addition to your photographic equipment. Di II lens (Digitally Integrated) series are designed for digital SLR cameras with image sensors equivalent to APS-C size. 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. ? ? Lens hood ? Hood attaching alignment mark ? Hood attaching indicator ? Filter ring ? Hood attaching bayonet ring ? Distance index ? Distance scale ? Focusing ring ? Zooming ring ? Focal length scale ? Zoom index mark ? Zoom lock switch (Figs. ? & ?) ? Lens mount/Lens mount contacts ? AF-MF altering switch (Canon, Nikon Fig. ? & ?) ? Lens attachment mark A16 Focal Length 17-50 mm Maximum Aperture F/2.8 Angle of View 78°45' - 31°11' Lens Construction 13/16 Minimum Focusing Distance 0.27 m (0.89') (throughout the entire zoom range) Filter Size ø 67 mm Length 83.2 mm (3.28'') Diameter ø 73.8 mm (2.9'') Weight 440 g (15.5 oz) Lens Hood DA09 x x ?? Q Removing the rear cap of the lens. Align the Lens attachment mark (?) on the lens barrel with 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 with the dot on the camera and rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it click-locks. Q 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. x x?? ?? ?? xFor further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera. ??? Switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to Auto focusing mode (AF) in case of Sony or Pentax. In case of a Nikon or Canon camera, switch the AF/MF switch (?) on the lens to AF. (Fig. ?). In case of Nikon camera with the focus mode select... »