http://www.fixya.com/support/tamron/camera_lensesSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comFri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t615084-problem_lensHi, I need some help with my lens which is the Auto Focal doesn't want communication or means doesn't want to open eventhough I set an aperture 5f/.6 but still doesn't work, but it's work if I switched to the manual. thinking about buy other lens but...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t611989-will_not_autofocusI have been using a Tamron 28-300mm lens with a Canon XTi. Thing have been working fine until the last time I used the camera. I can only take pics with manual. Any suggestions or explanation? Using Tamron 28-200 on Canon Xti for a year. Suddenly I...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t561006-attaching_canon_eos_400d_rebel_xtiIs there a trick to attaching the telephoto lens? Is there an adapter or something that needs to be taken off the lens to make it fit the Canon camera? I can't match up the interface to make it work ...First time with a real camera :-)Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t527938-tamron_28_300mm_model_185d_auto_zoomHello, I recently bought a Tamron 28-300mm Model 185D lens for my Nikon D40. I can't get the Auto Zoom to work. I was wondering what I am doing wrong. is ther any setting I have to put my camera in? Anything I have to do on the lens it self?...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t354133-tamron_lens_canon_speedliteI want to buy a tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 lens. Will it be able to send data to a canon speedlite so flash can be properly controlled?Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t313737-auto_focus_problemI was out taking pictures in a very cold day and suddenly the auto focus of my Tamron stoped working. Now instead of focusing, when i press the photo trigger the lens just zooms in and out without focusing at all. the only way that i seem to be able...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t287731-tamron18_200_f_3_5_6_3I can't adjust the aperture to 3.5 even thought the focal lenght is 18mm, the max aperture is only f/6 i'm using nikon d50 .The focal distance too doesn't show the true reading when I checked on the camera info e.g when I set the lense to 80mm the...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t209208-tamron_28_300mm_lensWhen my I tilt my Nikon d-80 forward, the Tamron 28-300mm lens slides open?! Or it falls to the fully extended position as the gravity increased by tilting it. I was told by the seller that they all are supposed to do that. Is this correct?...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t168508-tamron_af_28_200mm_f_3_8_5_6_ldWho has experience with the following lens: Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical IF How sharp is it? How fast is it's AF? What are the good and what are the bad properties of this lens? Is it worth it's money? I'm looking for another...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t177552-nikon_f_100_tamron_2_8_300mmI tried to use my Nikon F 100 with a Tamron 2.8 300 MM and the autofocus and metering would not work correctly. Has anyone else had similar problems with the F 100 and non-Nikon lenses. HarrisFri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t177551-tamron_28_300mm_f_3_5_6_3_ld_zoom_anyHas anyone had any eperiecne with this lens? The review in Practical Photography was quite good. HKFri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t123201-af_70_300_causes_error_99_in_canon_300dI have been using my Tamron 70-300 lens with my Canon 300D for a little less than a year. A few days ago I started getting an error 99 in my Canon 300D when using the Tamron lens only. I have discovered that the problem only occurs when using the...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20439-vignetting_in_zx_50_camera_built_inI have bought a ZX-50 with Tamron 20-80 lens & Pentax 80-200 mm f4.7-5.6 lens. I found that when I use 28-80 mm lens, the viewfinder warns of Vignetting when one uses built in flash. When I consulted the ZX-50 , [see page 72]I found that...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t168478-zoom_28_200_28_300Hi, We have decided to get a new camera, probably Nikon F65, and want to avoid dragging around a lot of lenses, as none of us is much beyond amateur level so far. The choice seem to narrow down to zoom lenses in the 28-200, 28-300 region ...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20452-infinity_focus_problem_tamron_300mm_fMy Tamron 300mm f/2.8 (manual focus) does not focus clearly at f/2.8 when focused on infinity, and so am reluctant to take any infinity-focused pictures at f/2.8. With a 2X converter it's impossible to take infinity shots (now at f/5.6)...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t168481-tamron_or_nikon_af_28_80Will I lose anything in term of quality and capability if I use a Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical len instead of a Nikon AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D len. Have anyone had any problem with Tamron lenes on their Nikon body? What other problems...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20462-sigma_lenses_quality_lowHi Does anyone know about the Sigma lenses' quality? ?Some people say that its quality not as good as Tamron or Tokina. ?Is that true? Thanks in advance.Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t168482-looking_lens_recommendationHello, I have a Nikon F6 SLR camera with a Tamron AF28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical (IF) lens. The lens has broken - it feels like a gear is stripped, the result is that on auto focus the camera motor is unable to turn the lens at a...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20537-tamron_70_210mm_minolta_x_700_revisedDoes anyone know about the Tamron MF 70-210mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens for the Minolta X-700? ?This is the compact lens that measures 3.1" in length and weighs 30.3 oz (?) according to Tamron's web page. I assume this allows full auto metering...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20553-fao_tony_polson_ref_sigma_lensesIs that perhaps because both Tokina and Tamron license the interface technology from the camera manufacturers, whereas Sigma doesn't ? -- Tony PolsonFri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20630-nikon_28_200mm_lens_anything_betterI'm a media student and own three lenses for my Nikon F90X- one Sigma 18-35mm, one Nikon 35-70mm, and one 70-200mm. Neither of the Nikon lenses are D-type, so I'm thinking about trading them in a part exchange for the best all-round lens (or...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t120314-will_lense_fit_cameraI am considering purchasing the lense stated above and just need to know if it will be compatable with my Pentax K1000 that uses a K-mount/bayonet mounting system.Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20654-tamron_macro_90mm_f_2_8_afHas anyone used this macro lens in the field? ?I heard that it is better than the Sigma equivalent. Thanks in advance- JimFri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20659-tamron_28_200_or_canon_28_80_canon_80I am trying to decide which lenses to get for a Canon (will probably buy either Rebel or Elan): ?the Tamron 28-200mm or both the Canon 28-80mm and the Canon 80-200mm. ?The Tamron is f/3.8-5.6, max f/32, 3 1/8 inches long, 15 ounces. ?The...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20665-tamron_sp_af_90mm_f_2_8_or_sigma_exHi all, I am thinking to get a moderate tele lens, I could not make up my mind between the Sigma and Tamron lens. ?Your comment or opinions are appreciated. Thanks. Wei TeeFri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20668-olympus_zuiko_65_200mm_zoom_vs_nikonI have several used Zuiko lenses that I am working with on an OM2000 body, (not exactly high end equipment!). This stuff has served me very well until I became involved with close-ups of butterflies and other insects. My Zuiko 65-200mm...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20695-canon_vs_tamrom_lensesI am about to buy a Canon 2000 QD body, and the lense I would buy to go with it would be a 28-105mm lens. The Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 EF USM is $229 at B&H, where the Tamron 28-105mm f/4-5.6 IF (not USM as far as I can see) is $139, also at...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20708-any_comments_tamron_300_2_8Is the 300/2.8 LD a good lens for astrophotography? How is its performance when used with a Tamron 1.4X or 2X flat-field converter for either general-purpose or astro - photography? A B&H ad lists two versions of this lens, one that includes...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20738-tamron_28_80_nikon_n70I would like to know will I lose anything in term of quality and capability if I use a Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical len instead of a Nikon AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D len. Have anyone had any problem with Tamron lenes on their Nikon...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t20741-help_lensCan someone please tell me if I can use a Nikkor Series E 50mm 1.8 lens on a 6006? Also, Is it true that I can't use anything larger than a 300mm zoom on this camera? Thanks Brad When the first single-celled creature emerged, I...Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:34 GMT