Tamron Camera Lens 572D User Manual

AF 70 - 300mm  
F/4 - 5.6 LD MACRO 1:2  
(Model 572D)  
Thank you for purchasing this Tamron lens. Please  
read this owner's manual carefully before using your  
new lens. Proper care and maintenance of this lens  
will result in years of enjoyable use.  
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Focusing ring  
Focus distance scale  
Focus distance index  
Zooming ring  
Zooming scale  
Tripod socket  
Tripod socket fixing screw  
Zoom index  
Lens mounting guide  
10. AF/MF selector switch  
11. Aperture / Zoom index  
12. Aperture ring  
13. Aperture scale  
14. AE (minimum aperture) lock  
15. Hood attaching index  
16. Magnification scale  
17. Depth-of-field scale  
18. Infrared index  
19. Macro selector switch  
6~7 are for Model 175D only  
9 is for Canon/Minolta only  
10 is for Canon only  
12~14 are for Nikon / Pentax only  
17 is for Model 179D only  
18 is for Model A10 / 179D only  
19 is for Model 572D / 772D only  
SPECIFICATIONS  
572D  
70-300mm  
Focal Length  
Maximum Aperture  
F/4 - 5.6  
Angle of View  
34 - 8  
Lens Construction (Groups/Element)  
Minimum Focus Distance  
9/13  
0.95mm (at Macro 300mm)  
[3.12' (at Macro 300mm)]  
1:2 (at Macro 300mm)  
62mm  
Maximum Magnification Ratio  
Filter Size  
Length  
116.5mm (4.59")  
76.6mm (3.02")  
435g (15.3oz)  
Diameter  
Weight  
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* Length and maximum diameter indicate the values for the lens with the Nikon mount.  
* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.  
MOUNTING/REMOVING THE LENS  
Mounting  
After removing the rear cap, place the lens in the camera mount aligning the lens mount  
index line with that of the camera body (Canon/Minolta/Pentax). For Nikon models, align  
the lens mount index line with the dot on the camera. Rotate the lens clockwise until it  
click-locks (counter-clockwise in case of Nikon body). (For details, please refer to the instruc-  
tion manual of your camera.)  
Removal  
Push in and hold the lens release button on the camera body while rotating the lens count-  
er-clockwise (clockwise in case of Nikon body.)  
FOCUSING  
Automatic Focusing (for Nikon/Minolta/Pentax AF SLR)  
When the camera is on the autofocus mode, the lens focuses automatically. During AF (Auto  
Focus) operation, the focusing ring will rotate and its movement should not be hindered.  
Automatic Focusing (for Canon-EOS AF SLR)  
Set the AF/MF Switch on the lens to "AF" mode. Pressing the shutter release button of the  
camera will activate the auto-focusing function of the camera. During AF operation, the  
focusing ring will rotate and its movement should not be hindered.  
Manual Focusing  
When the lens is used on a Nikon/Minolta/Pentax AF camera, switch the camera to the man-  
ual focus mode. When the lens is on a Canon EOS camera, set the lens AF/MF Switch to the  
"MF" mode. Turn the focusing ring while looking through the viewfinder. The correct focus  
position is determined when the picture in the viewfinder becomes sharpest. In manual-  
focus photography, focusing should always be checked through the viewfinder even when  
shooting at infinity.  
* For further details, see the instruction manual of your camera.  
ZOOMING  
To set your lens to the desired image composition you desire, simply look through the  
viewfinder and operate the zoom ring.  
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MACRO SWITCHOVER MECHANISM  
The model 572D allows macro photography by operating the macro selector switch. The  
maximum magnification ratio in the macro photography mode is 1:2 (f = 300 mm, 0.95m).  
It is necessary that the zoom be aligned to 180-300 mm when switching the macro  
selector switch from Normal to Macro. In addition, it is necessary that the focus ring be  
aligned to 1.5 m to infinity to switch from Macro to Normal.  
SWITCHING TO MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY  
First, turn the zoom ring to align the zoom between 180 and 300mm. Next, slide the macro  
selector switch from the Normal to the Macro position. The lens is now switched to the  
macro photography mode.  
When in the macro photography mode, the focus ring rotates continuously from  
infinity to the minimum focus distance of 0.95m. The magnification ratio reaches a maxi-  
mum when the focus distance is 0.95 m at 300 mm. The magnification ratio at this time is  
1:2.  
When in the macro photography mode, the zoom ring can only be rotated over the  
range of 180mm and 300mm. Angle of view can only be adjusted over the range of 180mm  
to 300mm when in the macro photography mode.  
The macro selector switch cannot be operated unless the zoom ring is between  
180mm and 300mm. Always make sure to align the zoom ring between 180mm and  
300mm before operating the macro selector switch.  
CANCELLATION OF MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY  
First check that the focus ring is aligned to 1.5m or farther (1.5 - infinity). (Turn the focus  
ring to 1.5m or farther when it is set to a distance closer than 1.5m). Next, slide the macro  
selector switch from the Macro position to the Normal position. The macro photography  
mode is now cancelled.  
The focus ring can only be turned between infinity and 1.5m when the macro selector  
switch is set to the Normal position (when macro photography is cancelled.) It cannot be  
turned to a distance closer than 1.5m.  
The macro selector switch cannot be operated unless the focus ring is set to a dis-  
tance between 1.5m and infinity. Always make sure to set the focus ring between 1.5m and  
infinity before operating the macro selector switch.  
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APERTURE CONTROL & AE SETTING  
Canon / Minolta  
Your camera controls the aperture depending on the shooting mode in use. Although the  
aperture value varies in accordance with zooming, the camera itself reads out the change to  
provide automatic compensation.  
Nikon / Pentax  
When shooting in programmed AE or shutter-priority AE mode, rotate the aperture ring to  
the minimum position. For aperture-priority or manual mode, turn the aperture ring to the  
desired setting. In case of F401/F50 series models, the aperture is set by the camera in  
accordance with the given camera instructions.  
LENS HOOD  
A bayonet-type lens hood is provided as a standard accessory. Tamron recommends shoot-  
ing with the hood attached whenever possible as the lens hood cuts out light, which is  
harmful to image quality. However, please be aware of the precautions noted below when  
your camera is equipped with a built-in flash. When the hood is not in use, it can be placed  
on the front of the lens in reverse:  
Attaching the Lens Hood Align the index mark on the hood with the corresponding  
index mark on the lens. Push the hood onto the lens and then rotate it clockwise to secure.  
When attaching the lens hood, hold the focusing and zoom control rings so that they are  
not rotated unintentionally.  
TRIPOD SOCKET (Ref. Figs. 9 & 10)  
To change the camera from horizontal to vertical position or vice versa, loosen the  
locking knob for the tripod-attaching base by rotating it counterclockwise, then rotate lens  
and the camera about the longitudinal axis of the lens. Tighten the locking knob by rotating  
it in clockwise direction until it stops. (Fig. 9)  
To remove the tripod-attaching base, loosen the locking knob, pull it back slightly, and  
then lift the knob to open the tripod base ring as illustrated in Fig. 10. When removing the  
tripod-attaching base, hold the lens and the camera securely to prevent them from both  
accidentally falling.  
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Fig. 9  
Fig. 10  
Altering camera between vertical & horizon- Detaching tripod-attaching base  
tal positions 1. Loosen lock knob by rotating knob coun-  
1. Loosen lock knob by rotating knob coun- terclockwise.  
terclockwise.  
2. Pull out lock knob slightly.  
2. Turn camera and lens so as position align- 3. Turn attaching ring upward while holding  
ment marks meet each other.  
locking knob.  
3. Tighten lock knob by rotating knob clock- * When detaching tripod-attaching base,  
wise.  
hold camera and lens securely, not to acci-  
dentally drop your valuable equipment.  
CHECKING DEPTH-OF-FIELD  
When you set the focus of a particular subject, there is an area in front of you and  
behind your subject that will also be in focus.  
The depth-of-field table shows aperture values horizontally and ranges vertically. If,  
for example, the aperture is F8 and the shooting range is 5m (Focal length 400mm), the  
depth-of-field value is 4.96 (m)-5.04 (m) where F8 in the horizontal column and 5m in the  
vertical column intersect. If your camera has a preview mechanism, the depth-of-field effect  
can be confirmed in the viewfinder. For further details, see the instruction manual of your  
camera.  
PRECAUTIONS IN SHOOTING  
When the built-in flash on the camera is used, symptoms such as corner illumination  
fall-off or vignetting at the bottom part of the image may be observed, especially at the  
wider-angle range. This is due to the inherent limitation of the coverage of the built-in flash,  
and/or the relative position of the flash to the edge of the lens barrel, which causes shad-  
ows on the image. Accordingly, we recommend not using the built-in flash at wider-angle  
settings.  
Please refer to the section of your camera's instruction manual pertaining to the use  
of the built-in flash, since the angles of coverage of the flashes differ between camera mod-  
els.  
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PRECAUTIONS IN SHOOTING (con’t)  
When you use a built-in flash, make sure to detach the lens hood.  
Certain camera models may indicate the maximum and minimum aperture values of  
the lens in approximate numbers. This is inherent to the design of the camera and not an  
indication of error.  
Do not use the lens hood when you shoot with your camera's built-in flash. Even with-  
out the lens hood, an arched-shape shadow may be observed at the bottom portion of the  
picture when using the built-in flash. Tamron recommends using an optional flash unit (clip-  
on grip type) when use of flash is necessary.  
When using the lens in the telephoto focal range, it may be necessary to use a tripod  
to avoid camera shake. Using high-speed film (ISO 400 or faster) with a fast shutter speed is  
also helpful to reduce the effect of camera shake.  
TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SATISFACTION  
Avoid touching the glass element surface. Use a photographic lens cloth or blower  
brush 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 fin-  
gerprints or dirt on the glass lens surface with a rotary motion from the center to edge. Use  
a silicon cloth to clean your lens barrel only.  
Mildew is an enemy of your lens. Clean the lens after shooting near water or in any  
humid place. If you find mildew on your lens, consult a repair shop or nearby photographic  
store.  
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 plastic bag for a length of time in order for the equipment to go  
through a gradual temperature shift. This will reduce potential equipment troubles.  
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