Tamron A08 User manual

SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di
LD Aspherical [IF]
[Equivalent to 17-28mm
*]
new
* When converted to 35mm fi lm format.
*This lens is not designed for use with 35mm fi lm cameras and digital SLR cameras with image sensors larger than 24x16mm.
Model A13
For Canon AF, Konica Minolta AF-D, and Nikon AF-D
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Ultra wide zoom from 17mm
*
Ultra wide zoom from 17mm* Ultra wide zoom from 17mm
perspective
exclusively for digital cameras
* When converted to 35mm fi lm format.
Lens designed for exclusive use on
digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers.

11mm
(Equivalent to 17mm)
Exposure:F/8 Auto ISO400
Digitally dedicated ultra-wide zoom lens providing an ultra wide 17mm* perspective for digital photography
Digitally Dedicated High-quality Ultra-wide Zoom Lens
Inspires Your Creativity
Capturing a magnifi cent view in one frame or enjoying a dynamic picture composition
with exaggerated perspective
-
creative techniques impossible with a standard
- creative techniques impossible with a standard -
zoom lens
-
will expand your creativity to an unprecedented degree. The lightweight,
- will expand your creativity to an unprecedented degree. The lightweight, -
compact SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di-II is a lens exclusively for digital SLRs with
smaller-size image sensors. With this lens, you can enjoy a 17-28mm-equivalent* ultra
wide-angle photography with your digital camera.
*When converted to 35mm fi lm format.
Combining the SP AF11-18mm Di-II with the AF18-200mm Di-II
Empowers You to Cover a Remarkable 17-300mm Range*
Tamron’s SP AF11-18mm Di-II is the ideal zoom lens to complement your standard
zoom and provide ultra-wideangle coverage. When you combine this zoom lens with
Tamron’s high power AF18-200mm Di-II, also designed for exclusive use with digital
SLR cameras, the pair covers a wide scope equivalent to 17-300mm*. With these
two Di-II lenses, you won’t miss any photographic opportunity from ultra wide to ultra
telephoto and macro.
*When converted to 35mm fi lm format.
Optimum Optical System for Digital SLR cameras, Di-II
•High Quality Digital Images
This lens is exclusively designed for digital SLR photography, and provides high
quality digital photos with its outstanding resolution and contrast.
•Abundance of Special Glass Materials
The optical system uses one each of HID (High Index/High Dispersion glass)
and LD (Low Dispersion) glass element to minimize on-axis and lateral chromatic
aberrations. In addition, one high-precision, large clear aperture, glass-molded
aspherical element and two hybrid aspherical elements are used to thoroughly
compensate for spherical and chromatic aberrations and distortion.
•Countermeasures against Ghosting and Flare with New Technologies
Tamron has adopted various countermeasures against ghosting and fl are, which are
annoying factors in digital photography. "Internal Surface Coatings"* and new multiple-
layer coating technology on ordinary elements are employed to minimize reflections
that occur when light enters through the front element and to reduce image degrading
effects caused by the imagers themselves.
*Multiple-layer coatings on cemented surfaces of plural elements.
•Peripheral Light Fall-off is Minimized
Peripheral light fall-off that is noticeable in digital images is minimized when
compared to conventional lenses for fi lm cameras. The images are uniformly bright
from center to periphery.

new
LD Aspherical
[
IF
]
SP AF11-18mm
F/4.5-5.6
Di
18mm
(Equivalent to 28mm )
Exposure:F/8 Auto ISO400
18mm
(Equivalent to 28mm )
Exposure:F/8 Auto ISO100
11mm
(
Equivalent to 17mm)
Exposure:F/16 Auto ISO100
*HID( High Index High Dispersion ) *LD(Low Dispersion)
Digitally dedicated ultra-wide zoom lens providing an ultra wide 17mm* perspective for digital photography
SP-series Lenses Featuring High Design Specifi cations
Tamron's SP (Super Performance) series is a line of high performance lenses
featuring high design specifi cations. In designing the SP series lenses, the fi rst and
foremost priority is put on superior specifi cations and outstanding performance free
from cost restraints. Therefore, SP lenses featuring impressive and innovative designs
are concept models among Tamron lenses.
Model A13 Specifi cations
Model
A13
Focal Length
11-18mm
Maximum Aperture
F/4.5-5.6
Angle of View
(Diagonal) 103˚29'-75˚33'
(Horizontal) 93˚3'-65˚36'
(Vertical) 70˚12'-46˚21'
Lens Construction
15 elements in 12 groups
Minimum Focus Distance
0.25m(9.8") (The entire zoom range)
Max.Mag.Ratio
1:8
(
at f
=
18mm, MFD:0.25m
)
Overall Length
78.6mm (3.1")*
Maximum Diameter
ø83.2mm (3.3")
Filter Size
ø77mm
Weight
345g (12.2oz.)*
Diaphragm Blades
7
Minimum Aperture
F/22
Standard Accessory
Flower-shaped hood
Compatible Mount
Canon AF,
Konica Minolta AF-D
and Nikon AF-D
*Values given are for Nikon AF cameras.
Lens Construction
<15 elements in 12 groups>
HID* glass
LD* glass
Glass Molded Aspherical Lens
Hybrid Aspherical Lens
Lightweight & Compact
with a Minimum Focus Distance of 0.25m (9.8")
This ultra wide-angle zoom lens provides you with an angle of view as wide as 103˚ yet
it is still lightweight and compact. Add this highly portable zoom lens to your equipment
arsenal and enjoy the world of ultra wide-angle photography without the weight. In
addition, the MFD (Minimum Focus Distance) is 0.25m (9.8") throughout the entire
zoom range, so you can easily get close to your subjects for a dramatic perspective.
* When converted to 35mm fi lm format.

■
■
Exclusively for digital
NOTE : Vignetting occurs when pictures are taken with a Di-II lens mounted on a 35mm fi lm camera or a digital SLR camera with
an image sensor larger than 24 x 16mm.
For fi lm & digital
Designed for use with both 35mm fi lm and digital SLR cameras.
Di lenses are designed to fit the characteristics of digital cameras as well as film cameras by incorporating
countermeasures against ghosting and fl are through such advances as special coatings.
SP AF17-35mm Di
(Model A05)
SP AF28-75mm Di
(Model A09)
SP AF90mm Di
(Model 272E)
SP AF180mm Di
(Model B01)
SP AF200-500mm Di
(Model A08)
*The angles of view obtained by a "Di " lens mounted on a digital camera with a smaller-size imager differ from
those obtained by the same lens mounted on a 35mm fi lm camera.
(Model A061)
AF28-300mm
F/3.5-6.3 XR Di
LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
Since the size of 35mm film format
is larger than the image sensor
generally used in D-SLRs, a digital
camera captures a narrower angle of
view than a 35mm film camera even
at the same focal length settings.
Tamron's Di-II lenses, made exclusively
for digital SLR cameras, provide
ideal focal lengths to cover the range
desired by D-SLR shooters.
new
The combination of SP AF11-18mm and AF18-200mm covers an amazing range of 17-300mm*!
* When converted to 35mm fi lm format.
11mm
Equivalent to
17mm*
103˚29'
(
Diagonal
)
93˚3'
(
Horizontal)
What does the designation “Di
II
”
mean?
(Di
II :
designed for exclusive use on digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers)
Caution :
Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the lens.
Quality Assurance Activities:
At Tamron, quality management activities are performed in
compliance with ISO9001:2000 not only to assure product quality but to enhance customer
satisfaction.
Environmental Protection:
We recognize the signifi cance of our social responsibilities. Tamron
promotes corporate activities that protect the earth's environment through the establishment of a
quality assurance system that is compliant with ISO14001.
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Designed to capture an ideal range when used with a digital SLR camera
Designed to fi t smaller-size imagers
in order to reduce its diameter
35mm Film
Digital SLR with smaller-size imager
Images taken with
a digital SLR with a
smaller-size imager are
actually cropped to
about 70% scope.
Angle of view
75˚23'
Angle of view
52˚58'
Principal
ray
Film
35mm Film
43.27mm
24mm
36mm
Same
Focal Length
28mm
Focal
Point
image
sensor
General
image sensor
27.9mm
about
15.5mm
about
23.2mm
*
The general image sensors (
smaller-size imagers
)
are about 24mm x 16mm
. However, the dimensions
and effective size differ depending upon manufacturers.
Principal ray
Lights
Focal
Point
Focal Length
Mirror
Film/
Image Sensor
Camera
Attempts to design shorter focal lengths inevitably result in
a larger lens diameter. Tamron has solved this problem by
designing the size of the lens’ image circle to match that
of smaller-size image sensors. In the compact design, it is
almost comparable to a lens offering the same angles of
view in 35mm fi lm format.
*When pictures are taken with a Di-II lens mounted on
a 35mm film camera, image corners become dark (ie.,
vignetting becomes noticeable).
Image circle
for Di-II lenses
for Di-II lenses
Image sensor
(CCD or CMOS)
35mm Film
35mm Film
35mm Film
Vignetting when used
with a fi lm camera
18mm
Equivalent to
28mm*
75˚33'
(
Diagonal
)
65˚36'
(
Horizontal)
18mm
Equivalent to
28mm*
75˚33'
(
Diagonal
)
65˚36'
(
Horizontal)
50mm
Equivalent to
78mm*
31˚11'
(
Diagonal
)
26˚7'
(
Horizontal)
200mm
Equivalent to
300mm*
7˚59'
(
Diagonal
)
6˚38'
(
Horizontal)
AF18-200mm Di
(Model A14)
Designed for exclusive use on digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers.
Di-II lenses are designed exclusively for digital SLRs with smaller-size imagers. This series of lenses is not
designed for 35mm fi lm cameras and digital SLR cameras with image sensors larger than 24 x 16mm.
Categories of Tamron's Di
(
Digitally Integrated design
)
lens series
Super Performance
Lens
Lens
Lens
Lens
Wide-angle
Zoom
SP AF11-18mm
F/4.5-5.6 Di
LD Aspherical [IF]
(Model A13)
Equivalent to 17-28mm
Super Performance
Lens
Lens
AF18-200mm
F/3.5-6.3 XR Di
LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
(Model A14)
Equivalent to 28-300mm
High Power
Zoom
Lens
Lens
SP AF11-18mm Di
(Model A13)