Tamron announces the development of Tamron Lens Utility Mobile

Transcontinenta UK Ltd., Tamron distributor for UK and Ireland, announces the development of Tamron Lens Utility Mobile, a dedicated application for smartphones and tablets running with Android OS that provides convenient use in the field and expands the possibilities of video and still photography. The application is the mobile version of the Tamron Lens Utility dedicated computer software that has earned praise from many Tamron lens users since its release in October 2021 and was developed in-house by Tamron.

Summary of Tamron Lens Utility Mobile

October 2021 marked the release of Tamron Lens Utility, the dedicated computer software that enables the customization of various functions of selected Tamron lenses to match the video and still photography style of the lens user. Since then, Tamron has received feedback regarding improved convenience from customers wishing to make lens function customizations when shooting in the field. As a result, they have developed Tamron Lens Utility Mobile for Android OS. Using the Tamron Connection Cable (USB type-C), an Android smart device can be connected to a lens to easily configure lens customizations without requiring a computer.

A new function that enables lens operations to be controlled from a smartphone has also been added. For example, the A-B Focus function that smoothly shifts the focus from one preselected subject to another can be setup without touching the lens. Expansion of functions in the future is possible to make users even more comfortable to try out video production.

Tamron lens firmware updates are not supported with the Mobile version. Performing firmware updates requires the Tamron Utility for the computer. This new Tamron application is designed for Android OS. Please note that iOS is not supported at this time.

Initially the following Tamron lenses will be compatible with the new Tamron Lens Utility Mobile: 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) and 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058).

Functions of Tamron Lens Utility Mobile

Tethered remote control

Dedicated features developed for the smartphone can be configured to perform tethered control. These features can be configured with the Remote Set Button in the application.

• A-B Focus: set 2 focus positions (A and B) and make the focus shift between A and B
• Focus Preset: set your desired focus position and move the focus to the recorded point by a single tap of the Remote Set Button

Customizing the Custom Switch or Focus Set Button

• A-B Focus: set 2 focus positions (A and B) and make the focus shift between A and B
• Focus Preset: set your desired focus position and move the focus to the recorded point by a single press of the Focus Set Button
• Select AF/MF: select AF and MF function using the Focus Set Button
• Switch Focus Ring Function (Focus/Aperture): switch Focus Ring Function from focus adjustment to aperture adjustment
• Assign function from the camera: sssign custom functions from the camera body to the Focus Set Button

Customizing the Focus Ring

• MF Ring Rotation: change the rotation direction of the focus ring
• MF Method: choose the method of focus operation when using the focus ring

Note: As the application is still under development, the screenshots are subject to change without notice due to design evolution or other factors.

Availability

The Tamron Lens Utility Mobile for Android OS will be availble in the course of Q4 2022. More detailed information will be revealed closer to the actual introduction.