Tap-In: Surely I am not the only one in the dark! What is “Tap-In” ? Have seen a couple of posts recently in reference to and I haven’t a clue about what is being discussed! Thank you...

roset

Surely I am not the only one in the dark!
What is “Tap-In” ? Have seen a couple of posts recently in reference to and I haven’t a clue about what is being discussed! Thank you in advance for advancing my education again.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Yeah, I saw that too. But, since I don't use lenses by the referenced lens manufacturer, I didn't think I needed to know that tidbit of information.
--Bob

roset wrote:

Surely I am not the only one in the dark!
What is “Tap-In” ? Have seen a couple of posts recently in reference to and I haven’t a clue about what is being discussed! Thank you in advance for advancing my education again.

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

I wonder if this is a reference to Tamron and Sigma's "tap in console" (hardware) that is used to calibrate their lenses to your camera for perfectly focused results? This product can be purchased from B&H and Adorama and other photography stores. I have a Tamron Tap in Console but have never had to use it so it sits in the original box just in case.

rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX

suntouched wrote:

I wonder if this is a reference to Tamron and Sigma's "tap in console" (hardware) that is used to calibrate their lenses to your camera for perfectly focused results? This product can be purchased from B&H and Adorama and other photography stores. I have a Tamron Tap in Console but have never had to use it so it sits in the original box just in case.

Yes, it is. I think the tap-in refers to ability of the unit to "tap-in" to the lenses firmware card and make changes such as firmware updates, focus fine tuning, etc.
The Tamron version is available for Canon, Nikon and Sony A-mount sens mounts.
Here is a good explanation of the capabilities: https://www.tamron.co.jp/en/lineup/tapin/

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Didn't they make stoves?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

suntouched wrote:

I wonder if this is a reference to Tamron and Sigma's "tap in console"...

As rmalarz said, "...I didn't think I needed to know that tidbit of information."

Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey

Just wondering if you need the console just to update the firmware?

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

suntouched wrote:

I wonder if this is a reference to Tamron and Sigma's "tap in console" (hardware) that is used to calibrate their lenses to your camera for perfectly focused results? This product can be purchased from B&H and Adorama and other photography stores. I have a Tamron Tap in Console but have never had to use it so it sits in the original box just in case.

The Tap-In is the Tamron hardware. Sigma's is called the USB Dock. They do more than calibrate lenses. They update firmware and can make other adjustments such as focus speed and focus priority. Depending on the lens, they can program customization switches for focus limiting.