TAMRON Lens UtilityTM Online Help

Firmware Updates

This feature lets you update the firmware of the lenses to the latest versions.
* All firmware updates for lenses that have a Connector Port are available via this software only. Please note that lens firmware cannot be updated via the camera.

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Important Information When Updating Firmware

  • Always make sure you have removed the camera from the lens before performing a firmware update.
  • During a firmware update, never disconnect the lens or TAMRON Connection Cable from the computer.
  • Do not turn off the power to computer, shut it down or place it into sleep mode during a firmware update. Configure the Power Settings of the computer in advance so that it does not automatically shut down or enter sleep/hibernation mode.
  • Do not operate any other software during update.
  • Do not connect a lens to your computer via a USB hub.
  • For a laptop computer, power it with an AC adapter during updates.
  • Your computer must access the internet when updating the firmware.
  • After updating to the latest firmware, you will NOT be able to revert to a previous version.

Firmware Update Procedures

* Always make sure you have removed the camera from the lens before performing a firmware update.

1

Connect the computer and lens using the TAMRON Connection Cable.

2

Click [Start].

3

On the firmware information screen, you can check your lens's firmware version and the latest firmware version.
If there is a firmware update available for your lens, click [Update]. This starts the update.

4

When the firmware update is complete, a message will be displayed.
After clicking [Remove], remove your lens from TAMRON Connection Cable and the computer.

When connecting your lens to a computer, please use a TAMRON Connection Cable.