Development of TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile™ for Android™ OS

August 4, 2022, Commack, NY – Tamron announces the development of TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile™, a dedicated application for smartphones and tablets running the Android OS[2] 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 PC software that has earned praise from many TAMRON lens users since its release in October 2021 and was developed in-house by TAMRON. The Tamron Lens Utility Mobile is expected to launch later this year.[3]

[1] Android es una marca comercial de Google LLC.
[2] This application is designed for Android OS. Please note that iOS is not supported at this time.
[3] Release date is subject to change depending on development conditions.

Summary of TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile

October 2021 marked the release of TAMRON Lens Utility, a dedicated PC software that enables the customization of various functions of select TAMRON lenses to match the video and still photography style of the lens user. Since then, we have received feedback regarding improved convenience from customers wishing to make lens function customizations when shooting in the field. As a result, we have developed TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile for Android OS (compatible OS Android 6-12[4]). Using the optional TAMRON Connection Cable[5], an Android smart device can be connected to a lens to easily configure lens customizations without requiring a computer.[6]

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.

Functions of TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile
Tethered remote control
– Dedicated features developed for the smartphone can be configured to perform tethered control. (Features that 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 Button5

Customizing the Custom Switch or Focus Set Button (Normal functions available with the PC version)
– A-B Focus: Set 2 focus positions (A and B) and make the focus shift between A and B[7]
– Focus Preset: Set your desired focus position and move the focus to the recorded point by a single press of the Focus Set Button[7]
– Select AF/MF: Select AF and MF function using the Focus Set Button
- Cambiar la función del anillo de enfoque (Enfoque/Apertura): Cambia la función del anillo de enfoque de ajuste de enfoque a ajuste de apertura.
- Asignar función desde la cámara: Asignar funciones personalizadas desde el cuerpo de la cámara al botón de ajuste de enfoque.
*The function of the Focus Set Button can be cleared.

2 Solo compatible con dispositivos Android equipados con puertos USB Type-C.
[5] TAMRON Connection Cable (USB Type C to Type C) (Model CC-350) is sold separately.
[6] Lens firmware updates are not supported with the Mobile version. Performing firmware updates requires the TAMRON Lens Utility for PC and a computer.
[7] With the Mobile version, the focus travel time can be specified in 0.1-second increments. With the PC version, there are eight possible speed levels.

Customizing the Focus Ring
- Rotación Anillo MF: Cambia la dirección de rotación del anillo de enfoque
- Método MF: Elija el método de enfoque cuando utilice el anillo de enfoque
*As the application is still under development, the screenshots are subject to change without notice due to design evolution or other factors.

Acerca de Tamron Co.
Tamron ofrece una amplia gama de productos ópticos originales, desde objetivos intercambiables para cámaras digitales hasta diversos dispositivos ópticos tanto para el consumidor general como para OEM. Fabricamos productos ópticos que contribuyen a una serie de industrias diferentes y seguiremos dedicando nuestra rica creatividad y capacidad técnica de vanguardia a diversos campos industriales. Además, Tamron es plenamente consciente de su responsabilidad con el medio ambiente y aspira a ayudar a preservar el entorno natural en todas sus actividades empresariales.

Gama de productos ópticos:
Objetivos intercambiables para cámaras sin espejo y DSLR, objetivos para cámaras de vigilancia, objetivos para FA y visión artificial, objetivos para videoconferencias, módulos de cámara, objetivos para automóviles, objetivos para cámaras de fotos digitales, objetivos para videocámaras, objetivos para drones y objetivos para aplicaciones médicas.

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