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Aug 22, 2018 08:20:27 #

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

fotobyferg wrote:

A Tamron device for calibrating and/or updating the firmware on certain Tamron lenses.

Sigma has a similar product for some of their lenses called the USB Dock. These devices allow you to attach certain lenses to your computer and perform adjustments or customization as well as updating the lens firmware. I think over time, more manufacturers will produce similar products. It can avoid having to send your lens back for correction. Also, for big zoom lenses, it allows setting custom zoom ranges to reduce focus hunting. So if you are going to go out and shoot eagle nests, you could set one of the custom selections to AF only between 100m and infinity to improve AF speed. In this case you would still have the standard preset ranges plus one (or more) custom ranges to use for your planned shooting day.

Aug 22, 2018 08:33:05 #

hookedupin2005 Loc: Northwestern New Mexico

leftj wrote:

Double check this. I'm pretty sure I read that the Tap In Console is only for the full frame 18-400mm Tamron lens and not the crop version.

The Tamron 18-400mm is designed for APS-C (crop sensor) cameras only.

Aug 22, 2018 09:54:04 #

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

The Tap In module allows you to...

"Customization Options...

Focus Adjustment: Focus can be adjusted in three distance ranges-close, intermediate, and far-and for zoom lenses, an additional eight segments are available for a combined total of 24 adjustable regions. This lets you make micro adjustments to how a lens focuses, as well as compensate for any unwanted front- or back-focusing issues.

Focus Distance Limiter Customization: For lenses featuring a Focus Limiter switch, this setting lets you configure the specific distance ranges, using near and far distances, the lens-based switch will constrain focus to.

VC Adjustment: For lenses featuring Vibration Compensation, a choice of three different VC modes can be selected for use, including an option to prioritize the viewfinder image stabilization, an option to prioritize stabilization during shooting, and an option to balance stabilization between the viewfinder and captured images.

Full-Time Manual Focus Override Customization: For lenses with full-time MF override, this setting lets you set the mode to ON or OFF as well as fine-tune the sensitivity of the focusing ring between High and Low ranges.

Firmware Updating: In addition to customizing lens attributes, the console can also be used for updating lens firmware, and the console's firmware can also be updated using an Internet connection and by accessing a dedicated website."

The Tamron Tap In is compatible with the following Tamron lenses, in the Canon mount version:

10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
SP 24-70mm f/2.89 Di VC USD G2
SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD*
SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD*
SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD
100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2

* An initial firmware update performed by a Tamron service facility on these lenses is required to enable compatibility with Tamron's TAP-in Console.

NOTE: Canon 80D has Micro Focus Adjustment feature, which can be used to fine tune the focus of up to 40 specific lenses on the camera. Zoom lenses can have two adjustments done, typically one at each extreme of the zoom range.

Aug 22, 2018 10:47:48 #

rikhar Loc: Ct. shoreline

I just (2 wks ago) bought that same lens for my Nikon d7200 it came from Adoroma ….2 things first I love the lens and second the tap in came with it absolutely free as an added perk...I love doing business with them.

rick

Aug 22, 2018 10:57:11 #

Ira

I agree. It's great for fine tuning zoom lenses, but takes a lot of time, the results, if it is done properly is well worth the effort. I have 2 Tamron lenses ( 100-400mm and the 150-600 g2 ) and I got both to be tack sharp throughout the range of the lenses.

Strodav wrote:

Have a few Tamron lenses including the 18-400mm (n... (show quote)

Aug 22, 2018 11:52:45 #

JerryLS Loc: Davenport.Iowa

Thank you Fotobyferg I didn't have a clue thanks again. I will do some research.

Aug 22, 2018 12:30:59 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Lieb wrote:

I recently purchased the new Tamron 18-400 zoom lens to use with my Canon 80 D. I’m considering buying the Tamron Tap In Console.

Of how much value would it be in improving the performance of my new lens?

As mentioned , applying updates is an advantage. Using it to apply focus calibration corrections at multiple zoom settings is another advantage. Using the 80D, you can only apply two zoom focus corrections - which may be enough if done correctly.

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Aug 23, 2018 14:02:11 #

byuaceman Loc: Mesa, AZ

I have a Canon 70D and bought the same lens. In my plan to go to Africa in July, I decided to take only this lens. I know, risky decision, but it actually worked out. I bought the tap-in console to sharpen the focus of the lens. I followed this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3XK4hf-NF0 to calibrate the focusing. I found out that it was, indeed, out of focus at some of the short focal lengths. I took about an hour (maybe a little more) of trial and error with different values at each of the focal lengths but the console was able to sharpen the focus at each point. Yes, I can upgrade firmware but it was worth the money to see how much sharper the pics were after calibration. Enjoy the lens! I do!

Aug 23, 2018 17:05:43 #

Lieb Loc: Idaho

Thanks for your feedback. Sounds like a good product.

Tell me more about your experience in Africa.

Aug 23, 2018 20:51:34 #

MauiMoto Loc: Hawaii

Greatly improves the AF performance of the lens, and you can't mess it up because you can always reset it to factory settings at any time. I also use Reikan's FoCal and found the FT values vary greatly on zooms at each length.

Aug 23, 2018 23:13:10 #

Lieb Loc: Idaho

byuaceman wrote:

I have a Canon 70D and bought the same lens. In my... (show quote)

byuaceman you must be an alumnus of BYU. So am I.

Aug 26, 2018 16:08:02 #

byuaceman Loc: Mesa, AZ

Yes, Lieb, I went to BYU in the 70s. Loved it! We went to Africa in July. Went to Victoria Falls, then to Imbabala Lodge in Zimbabwe near Botswana. Spent 3 days there. It was great! Then off to Cape Town, SA. Beautiful city. I could definitely live there. Then off to Sabi Sands private reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park. Amazing place. The entire trip was incredible; took around 3,000 shots. Some even came out pretty good so I'm happy.

Aug 27, 2018 06:19:07 #

JerryLS Loc: Davenport.Iowa

I just purchase the TapIN a few days ago, but found out that if you have the latest update to High Sierra ( Mac OS ) it does not work, appears to download okay, but will not not open. Talk with Tamron they aren"t going to upgrade the firmware.

Aug 27, 2018 10:05:25 #

Ira

I just checked, the latest macOS is Version 10.13.6. That is what I am running on my mac and the Tap-in Console works perfectly with my two Tamron lenses. (100-400mm and the 150-600mm G2).

JerryLS wrote:

Aug 27, 2018 10:27:04 #

JerryLS Loc: Davenport.Iowa

I am glad you have no problems with the Tap-in.I went to the Tamron Tap-in page and it shows it is compatible with Mac OS 10.10-10,11. I also have io.13.6 update.Thank you for your response.

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