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Canon 200D SL2 and Tamron 16-300

Started Oct 18, 2017 | Discussions thread
OP markfranco New Member • Posts: 14
Re: Canon 200D SL2 and Tamron 16-300

Lemming51 wrote:

markfranco wrote:

Anybody else here having problems with this combo?

I bought the 200D last month but I can't use my Tamron 16-300 in Live View. It looks like there's a really bad CA in the screen

Make sure you have the in-camera lens corrections turned off. They typically don't work with 3rd party lenses and can cause some anamolies.

Thanks Lemming51. I think this could also be a factor.

and focusing does not work. The lens works fine on my 600D.

There is an incompatibility that showed up with the lastest generation of EOS bodies. The lens firmware will need to be updated by Tamron service:

http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2016/0406.html

Hope you guys can share your experience.

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I'm trying to get my lens updated through Tamron. It's a bit complicated for me though since I bought it in the Philippines and I'm currently here in the UAE. I'll update this post how things go.

EDIT: Just to add, I disabled CA correction in camera and that fixes the weird fringing problem for me. I can now use this combo on my next weekend trip!

 markfranco's gear list:markfranco's gear list
Canon PowerShot D20 Canon EOS 600D Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
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