TAMRON A065 Telephoto Zoom Lens Owner’s Manual
- June 17, 2024
- TAMRON
Table of Contents
TAMRON A065 Telephoto Zoom Lens
Product Information
- Model: A065
- Owner’s Manual: TLM-A065-SE-C/T-2310-01
- Product Name: 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 For Sony E
Specifications
- Focal Length Range: 70-180mm
- Maximum Aperture: F/2.8
- Compatible Mount: Sony E
- Focusing Distance: 0.3m (11.8″) at wide-angle, 0.85m (33.5″) at telephoto
Product Usage Instructions
Focusing
To focus the lens, follow these steps:
- Turn the focus ring on the lens to adjust the focus manually.
- Alternatively, use autofocus if available on your camera by half-pressing the shutter button.
Zooming
To zoom the lens, follow these steps:
- Rotate the zoom ring on the lens to adjust the focal length.
Connecting and Removing the Lens
To connect or remove the lens from your camera, follow these steps:
- Align the lens mount on the lens with the camera’s mount.
- Gently rotate the lens clockwise until it locks into place.
- To remove the lens, press the lens release button on the camera body and rotate the lens counterclockwise until it detaches.
Image Stabilization
The lens features Vibration Compensation (VC) technology to reduce camera shake and improve image stability. It is automatically activated when the lens is attached to a compatible camera.
Lens Hood
The lens includes a lens hood to prevent stray light from entering the lens and causing unwanted glare or lens flare. To attach the lens hood, align the hood’s mounting groove with the lens and rotate it clockwise until it locks into place.
FAQ
- Q: Where can I find support for this product?
- A: For support, you can visit the official Tamron website at https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/support/.
- Q: Is this lens compatible with Sony E-mount cameras?
- A: Yes, this lens is designed specifically for Sony E-mount cameras.
The Marking is a directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC).
The EEC Conformity Report applies to the Council Directive 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU and is used by Tamron Co., Ltd., manufacturer of this product.
SWEDISH
Thank you for purchasing this Tamron lens. Before using your new lens, please
read the contents of this manual to use the lens correctly. It will also be
important to read the manual for the camera you will be attaching the lens to.
Keep the manual in a safe and easily accessible place after reading it.
Also, read the document “Regulations for the safe use of Tamron lenses” that
comes with the lens for detailed information on safety precautions to be
followed when using Tamron lenses.
- Describes precautions to help you avoid problems.
- Explains things you should know besides basic operation.
PART NAMES
PART NAMES (see Fig. 1)
- Anti-light protection
- Alignment marks for attachment of light shields
- Mark for blocking the anti-light protection
- Filtering
- Light shield release mark
- Focusing ring
- Zoomring
- Focal length scale
- Focal length mark
- Focus setting button
- Zoom lock button
- Customizable coupled
- Connection plug
- Fästmärke objectively
- Lens-camera contact surfaces
MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Model: A065
- Focal length: 70 – 180 mm
- Maximum aperture: F/2.8
- View angle (diagonal): 34°21′ – 13°42′
- Optical construction: 15/20
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.3m (11.8″) (Wide-angle lens) / 0.85m (33.5″) (Telephoto lens)
- Maximum magnification: 1:2.6 (minimum focusing distance with a wide-angle lens) 1:4.7 (minimum focusing distance with telephoto lens)
- Filter size: ø 67 mm
- Length: 156.5 mm (6.2″)
- Maximum diameter: ø 83 mm
- Weight: 855 g (30.2 oz)
- Anti-light protection: HA065
- Connector type: USB Type-C
Length: From the front of the lens to the mounting surface.
Specifications, appearance, features, etc., are subject to change without
notice.
ATTACH AND REMOVE THE LENS
Remove the back cover of the lens. Align the lens attachment mark ⑭ and the
mounting mark on the camera. Then insert the lens. Turn the lens clockwise
until it locks.
To remove the lens: Rotate the lens in the opposite direction while pressing
the lens release button on the camera.
- Turn off the power to the camera before attaching or removing the lens.
- For more information, read the instruction manual for your camera.
CHANGE FOCUS MODE
- Select the desired focus mode on the camera.
- Set the desired focus manually by turning the focusing ring ⑥.
- For more information, read the instruction manual for your camera.
- In AF mode, it may be difficult to use the function depending on the subject.
SHAKE REDUCTION
The VC (Vibration Reduction) mechanism reduces the risk of blurred images
caused by handheld shooting. How to use VC
To activate VC, you must set your camera’s image stabilization function to
“ON”. If VC is not needed, set the image stabilization function to “OFF”.
Press the shutter button halfway and check that the image in the viewfinder is
sharp before taking the picture.
The VC vibration reduction function works best in the following conditions
- Poorly lit places
- Places where flash photography is prohibited
- Places where the stand cannot be used
The VC vibration reduction function may not work optimally in the following conditions
- When a photo is taken from a vehicle that shakes a lot
- Shooting with the excessive movements of the camera
- When shooting using a tripod
- Deactivate the camera’s image stabilization setting when taking pictures with a flash (long exposure time). Otherwise, VC may cause errors.
- The viewfinder image may become blurred immediately after the shutter button is pressed halfway. This is normal due to the VC function principles and is thus not a sign of error.
- When using VC, the number of possible captured images is reduced due to the amount of power used by the camera.
- Disable shake reduction in the camera settings when taking pictures with the camera attached to something (such as a tripod).
- You may feel the lens rattle when the camera is turned off or the lens is removed from the camera. This is not an error.
- For more information, read the instruction manual for your camera.
FOCUS ADJUSTMENT KNOB (see Fig. 1)
Press the focus setting button ⑩ to use the function that has been set by the
camera.
See the camera’s user manual for more information.
CONNECTION CONTACT (see fig. 1)
- Lenses with the connection connector ⑬ can be connected to a computer using the TAMRON connection cable (sold separately). Then you can,
- using the accompanying application “TAMRON Lens Utility TM”, update the camera’s firmware and register new functions to the customizable switch ⑫.
- See the online help for more information on “TAMRON Lens Utility” by following the link below. https://www.tamron.com/jp/consumer/support/help/lensutility/en/.
- Do not use the TAMRON connection cable (sold separately) for any purpose other than connecting the TAMRON lens, equipped with a connection connector, to a computer.
- Tamron assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of data in connection with the use of the TAMRON connection cable (sold separately).
ADJUSTABLE SWITCH (see Fig. 1)
By using the customizable switch ⑫, you can change which functions are
registered to the lens with the
associated with the “TAMRON Lens Utility” application.
ZOOMING (see fig. 1)
Turn the zoom ring ⑦ when you want to adjust the focal length (zoom position)
to the desired position.
ZOOM LOCK (see fig. 1, 2, 3)
You can lock the zoom ring ⑦ at a focal length of 70mm to prevent it from
rotating.
Setting the zoom lock (see Fig. 2)
- Align 70 mm on the focal length scale ⑧ with the focal length mark ⑨.
- Set the zoom lock button ⑪ towards the subject.
- Release the zoom lock (see fig. 3)
- Set the zoom lock button ⑪ towards the camera.
- To zoom, release the lock and then turn the zoom ring ⑦.
BACKLIGHT PROTECTION (see fig. 1, 4, 5)
The lens hood ① can prevent unwanted light that could otherwise affect the
image.
- Using the lens hood (see fig. 4)
- Align the hood attachment alignment marks ② on the hood with the hood release mark ⑤ on the lens.
- Turn the lens hood ① in the direction of the arrow until the lens hood locking mark ③ matches the lens hood mark release of light shield ⑤.
- Tighten the lens hood (see fig. 5)
- Attach the light shield ① in the reverse direction and rotate until it locks.
- Be aware that the outer edges of the photographed image may become dark if the cover ① is not attached correctly.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
- An internal focusing system (IF) is used to achieve minimum focusing distance. The viewing angle may be wider than that which is used on lenses with other focusing systems when shooting at a distance shorter than infinity.
- The hood or lens may block the light from the flash. We recommend that test photography be carried out in advance.
- Differences in the display systems between different cameras may cause values other than the maximum and minimum aperture values to be displayed from the specifications. This is not an indication of an error.
- Do not touch the lens-camera contact surfaces ⑮ with your fingers. Otherwise, it may cause errors.
- If the temperature changes suddenly, condensation may occur and cause malfunctions.
- The front lens is covered with anti-dirt coating. After removing dust from the lens surface with a blower or otherwise, wipe it off with a dry cloth.
- Never use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents to clean the lens.
- Store the lens in a clean and well-ventilated place.
- For more information on lens cleaning and storage, camera compatibility and other support information, see our website. https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/support/.
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment in private households.
- Disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment (applies within the European Union and other European countries including separate collection systems)
- This symbol indicates that the product must not be treated as household waste.
- It must instead be collected for separate recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
- If new products are purchased, this product can be handed over to the retailer or to recycling stations for the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment eventually.
- By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you can help reduce possible negative effects on the environment and human health, which may otherwise be caused by incorrect waste management of the product or parts of it.
- If the product is disposed of illegally, it may result in possible sanctions. For more information, contact your municipal office, your local waste disposal or the shop where you bought the product.
Regulations for the safe use of Tamron lenses
For safe use, be sure to carefully read the “Regulations for safe use of Tamron lenses” and manual before using the product. After you read them, keep them in a place where they can be easily read again if needed. The precautionary instructions are divided into the following two categories depending on the degree of danger.
WARNING
This indicates instructions that one does not follow or one does perform incorrectly, may result in death or serious injury.
- Do not look at or photograph the sun or a strong light source with the lens or in a camera to which a lens is mounted.
- Doing so may result in loss of vision, damage to the lens or camera, or fire.
- Do not disassemble, repair or modify the lens.
- This may damage the lens or camera.
- To keep the lens out of the reach of children.
- There is a risk of damage to the lens if it is dropped or dropped.
CAUTION
This indicates instructions that have not been followed or that are incorrect, may result in bodily injury or physical harm.
- Do not place the lens in direct sunlight or leave it in an extremely hot place such as inside a car.
- Doing so may damage the internal parts of the lens or cause a fire.
- Always attach the lens cap when the lens is not in use.
- When attaching the lens to the camera, check that the lens is properly attached to the camera and is properly locked.
- If the lens is not properly attached, it may be difficult to remove or it may fall off, which may result in injury.
- Do not use the lens for anything other than photography.
- Do not transport the lens while it is still attached to a tripod.
- Applicable to the lens equipped with a connection connector
- Place the lens in a stable place when adjusting the lens using the special application (TAMRON Lens Utility TM). Make sure it does not fall or hit the lens.
- Use a Tamron connection cable (sold separately) when connecting the lens to a computer.
- Do not touch the connector with your fingers or a metal object. Also, avoid dust or water sticks to the connection plug. If the connection plug is dirty, it can cause connection problems.
- Tamron is not responsible for damage caused by malfunction, fire or other accidents that may occur when you use a non-Tamron accessory. Please note that such damage will be repaired to the Tamron lens to be charged as it is not covered by warranty.