Photo Lenses FAQ

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Compatibility

Are Tamron lenses for Sony compatible with Sony cameras?

As of 3/2013

• : Compatible.
• : Incompatible.
• –  : Performance cannot be guaranteed.

Camera		Compatibility
		Di Lens	Di II Lens	Di III Lens
Sony APS-C digital SLR cameras Models : α580, α560, α550, α500, α450, α390, α380, α350, α330, α300, α290, α230, α200, α100 α700		*1,*3,*4	*1,*3,*4
Sony APS-C digital Single Lens Translucent cameras Models : α37, α57, α65, α77, α55, α35, α33		*1,*3	*1,*3
Sony 35mm full-frame digital SLR cameras Models : α900, α850		*1	– *3
Sony 35mm full-frame Single Lens Translucent cameras Models : α99		*1,*7	*1,*3,*6,*7
Sony digital Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens cameras Models : NEX-F3, NEX-7, NEX-5N, NEX-C3, NEX-5, NEX-3				*3
	When fitted with a mount adapter Models : LA-EA3, LA-EA2, LA-EA1	– *3	– *3
Sony interchangeable lens digital HD Video Camera Recorders Models : NEX-VG900, NEX-VG20, NEX-VG10				*5
	When fitted with a mount adapter Models : LA-EA3, LA-EA2, LA-EA1	– *5	– *5

*1

:

The performance of end-of-life lenses with subsequently released cameras cannot be guaranteed.
End-of-life Lenses : http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/data/lenses/list_dis.html

*2

:

Please contact us if you have questions regarding the compatibility of camera models other than the ones listed above.

*3

:

Gives a 35mm equivalent angle of view of approximately 1.5 times the focal length.

*4

:

Contrast AF ( α580, α560) can be used with the following lenses. (Model B008, A005, G005)

*5

:

Gives a 35mm equivalent angle of view of approximately 1.5 times (photos)/1.8 times (video) the focal length.

*6

:

Use the lens by setting the camera's image area.

*7

:

AF-D mode is not supported. Also, lenses that can switch to the [AF-D] display will not function.