Tamron Firmware Updates

The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD and 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lenses for Sony E mount have firmware updates available via Tamron Lens Utility.

This firmware incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Improved AF performance when shooting moving objects.
2. Compatible with AF assist function during video recording

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Buy the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens at B&H.

Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens firmware update version 2 is available via Tamron Lens Utility app (free) on a laptop or mobile device (using the mobile app version) connected via the lens's USB Type-C port.

Firmware Version 2 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording
2. Added compatibility with TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile

Get the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens at B&H.

Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens firmware update version 3 is available via Tamron Lens Utility app (free) on a laptop or mobile device (using the mobile app version) connected via the lens's USB Type-C port.

Firmware Version 3 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
2. Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording

Get the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens at B&H.

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens firmware update version 3 is available for download (update lens firmware via camera body).

Firmware Version 3 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
2. Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording

Get the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens at B&H.

From Tamron Japan (translated):

[Update] Firmware update for 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) for Canon

Thank you for your continued patronage of Tamron products.

On our website dated October 25, 2022, when using our lens 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) with Canon EOS R7 / EOS R10 via an EF-EOS R adapter, we posted a notice that the problem occurred, but we would like to inform you that it has been improved by updating the firmware.

Points to be improved

A phenomenon in which AF may not operate properly when the shutter button is half-pressed, depending on the timing of the camera's power ON/OFF.

How to update

It is possible to update with the TAP-in Console (sold separately). If you do not have a TAP-in Console, we will update the firmware (free of charge).

Click here for details >>>

Learn more: Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Lens Review

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Firmware update version 2 for the following lenses is now available for download and installation via Tamron Lens Utility.

Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens

Firmware Version 2 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Added support for TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile.
2. Supports the camera's "Movie AF Assist" function. [20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Lens only]

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From Tamron Co. , Ltd. [translated]:

[Update information]

Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens
Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens
Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens

Firmware update notice

Thank you for your continued patronage of Tamron products. On our website dated December 23, 2021, our lenses 20mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F050), 24mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F051), 35mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F053) We have posted a notice that a malfunction will occur for Sony E-mount, but we are pleased to inform you that it has been improved by updating the firmware.

Target model

20mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F050)
24mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F051)
35mm F / 2.8 Di III OSD M1: 2 (Model F053)

Points to be improved

Click here for details on the phenomenon that AF switches to MF when shooting a movie in combination with the a7 IV >>> Model F050 , Model F051 , Model F053

How to update

Updates using the camera are possible. Click here for details

How to check the lens firmware version

Select "Setup" from the "Menu" of the camera and check "Version display".

 
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From Tamron:

Model: A046
Product: 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
Mount: Sony
Latest Version: Ver.2

This update improves the following issues which may rarely occur with certain settings.

• The back monitor of camera instantly flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
• AF doesn’t work properly after the camera recovers from the sleep mode or power off.

Download: Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Firrmware Ver.2

From Tamron:

SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD Firmware v.4

• This update improves the stability of control signal communication in continuous shooting.

Lens firmware can be updated using TAP-in Console.

From Tamron:

SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Canon

• New firmware version makes the model compatible with Canon "EOS R/RP" and Canon "Mount Adapter EF-EOS R" for general operations

For details about the service, please contact your nearest Tamron dealer.

• Enables general operations on Nikon Z7/Z6 with FTZ by the firmware updating. [NOTE] Nikon FTZ mount adapter is required to attach the lens to Nikon Z7/Z6.

A separately sold TAP-in Console is needed for the update.

Tamron has released firmware updates for its 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD and 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lenses with the following noted change:

• Enable general operations on Canon EOS R. [NOTE] Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R is required to attach the lens to Canon EOS R.

The lenses' firmware can be updated via the Tamron TAP-in Console.

From Tamron:

Firmware v.3 for 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) for Canon*

• Enable general operations on Canon EOS R by the firmware updating.

NOTE: Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R is required to attach the lens to Canon EOS R.

* A separately sold TAP-in Console is needed for an update.

From Tamron:

Products to be sent to and updated by Tamron

For details about the service, please contact your nearest Tamron dealer. For the list of Tamron dealers, please click here.

Service for compatibility with Canon EOS R

New firmware version makes the model compatible with Canon "EOS R" and Canon "Mount Adapter EF-EOS R" for general operations(*).

From Tamron:

Product

• 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD A036 for Sony

Firmware v.3 Changes

• This update improves the stability of control signal communication in continuous shooting for a long time.

Download: Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Firmware v.3

B&H carries the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD.

From Tamron:

December 20, 2018, Saitama, Japan - Tamron Co., Ltd. announces a new firmware update for the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for compatibility with the Canon EOS R and Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. The new F/W version makes the model compatible with Canon "EOS R" and Canon "Mount Adapter EF-EOS R" for general operations[1].

The lens firmware can be updated with the separately sold TAP-in Console. Customers may also contact Tamron USA's service department at 1-800-827-8880, option 1 for information on sending in the lens for the update.

Compatible Tamron Lenses as of 12/20/18[2]

• SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) for Canon
• SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) for Canon
• SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Canon
• SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Canon
• SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012) for Canon
• SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F013) for Canon
• SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016) for Canon
• SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 MACRO (Model F017) for Canon
• 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Canon
• 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034) for Canon

[1] Functions used on DSLR cameras
[2] With the latest version of lens firmware

Tamron has added general Nikon Z 7 / FTZ Adapter support via firmware updates for the following lenses:

• Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon
• Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon
• Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD for Nikon

A Tamron TAP-in Console is required for the firmware updates.

From Tamron:

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products and for your continuous support.

We would like to announce that new firmware versions are now available for the following three Tamron models. The new F/W versions make the three models compatible with Nikon Z7 and FTZ adapter for general operations(*1).

This is an update announcement of our October 4th compatibility notice with some of Tamron Di/Di II series for Nikon mount models not operating properly on Nikon Z7 and Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ.

(*1) Functions used on DSLR cameras

Applicable models

• SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Nikon
• SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Nikon
• 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Nikon

The lens firmware can be updated with the separately sold TAP-in Console. If you do not have a TAP-in Console, please contact your nearest Tamron distributors.

From Tamron:

Tamron 70-210m F/4 Di VC USD Firmware v.2

This update improves the following:

• AF follow-up performance

A separately sold TAP-in Console is needed for an update.

From Tamron:

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products.

We are pleased to inform you that the firmware update for the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036) for Sony E-mount, full-frame mirrorless cameras, is now available. The firmware update is available through Sony E-mount camera bodies. Please review the information below.

Affected model

• 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036)

Firmware version

• Ver.2

Improvements

This update improves known issues for autofocus with Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, when the range of focus search distance is broad, in video recording mode.
Tap for more details.

How to Update

The lens firmware can be updated using cameras that support this lens firmware update.

How to Check your Lens Firmware Version

From your camera’s menu screen, please select "Setup" then "Display version."

Download: Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036) Firmware v.2

From Tamron:

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products.

We wish to notify you that we will perform updating of the firmware for our SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO1:1 VC USD (Model F017) for Canon.

Affected Models

• SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) for Canon

Serial number

Firmware update will not be required for lenses with these serial numbers.

Firmware Improvements

• When used in combination with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, behavior where the camera takes several seconds to start up when first switched on after mounting the lens has been improved.
• When used in combination with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, behavior where power consumption was high with the lens mounted and where the camera’s battery charge would continue to drain even when the camera was switched off and stowed with the lenses mounted has been improved.

How to update the firmware

1. The firmware can be updated using the TAP-in Console (sold separately.) Using the TAP-in Console accessory, customers can update the firmware themselves.
2. For those who require firmware update service, please contact your local Tamron distributor for more details.

From Tamron:

Notice about compatibility between Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Tamron lens products

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products.

1. We would like to ask you that, when using a Tamron lens with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV camera that has been released in this September, you turn OFF the “Lens aberration correction” function included in the camera’s menu prior to use.
2. We have learned the issue that when you attach the Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) on the EOS 5D Mark IV, it takes several seconds to turn on the power of the camera at the first.

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses for Canon.

Thank you for using Tamron products.

We wish to notify you that the AF functions of the following interchangeable lenses for Canon, which have been produced before May 11th, 2015 and have not updated firmware when there were the firmware update service announcements below, do not function in Live View mode when used on the EOS 5D Mark IV which went on sale on September 8th, 2016 in Japan.

*Please see the below links for the previous firmware update service announcements regarding the EOS Rebel T6s/EOS 760D (EOS 8000D) / the EOS Rebel T6i/ EOS 750D (EOS Kiss X8i), the EOS 5Ds / the EOS 5DsR, the EOS 80D, EOS-1D X Mark II, and the firmware update service for SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) for panning shot.

• http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2015/0508_3.html
• http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2015/0508.html
• http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2015/0622_3.html
• http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2016/0406.html
• http://www.tamron.co.jp/news/release_2016/0602_2.html

We sincerely apologize to all users and potential purchasers for any inconvenience the issue may cause.

Affected models

Interchangeable lenses for Canon, which has been produced before May 11th, 2015

• SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012)
• SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009)
• SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011)
• SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F004)
• 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010)

Serial numbers which have produced after May 11th, 2015

Firmware update will not be required for those lenses (serial numbers).

• SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012)
• SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009)
• SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011)
• SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F004)
• 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010)

For those who require firmware update service, please contact your local Tamron distributor for more details.

From Tamron:

A notice regarding compatibility issue with the EOS 80D and availability of firmware update service

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses for Canon.

Thank you for using Tamron products.

We wish to notify you that the AF functions of the following interchangeable lenses for Canon, which have been produced before May 11st, 2015 and have not updated firmware when there were the firmware update service announcements below, do not function in Live View mode when used on the EOS 80D which went on sale on March 25th, 2016 in Japan.

*Please see the below links for the previous firmware update service announcements regarding the EOS Rebel T6s/EOS 760D (EOS 8000D) / the EOS Rebel T6i/ EOS 750D (EOS Kiss X8i), the EOS 5Ds / the EOS 5DsR, and the firmware update service for SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) for panning shot.

http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2015/0508_3.html
http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2015/0508.html
http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2015/0622_3.html

We sincerely apologize to all users and potential purchasers for any inconvenience the issue may cause.

Affected Models
Interchangeable lenses for Canon, which has been produced before May 11st

• SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012)
• SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009)
• SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011)
• SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F004)
• 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010)
• 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO (Model B016)

Serial numbers which have produced after May 11st, 2015
Firmware update will not be required for those lenses (serial numbers).
Please check the serial number from the links below.

• SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012)
• SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009)
• SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011)
• SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F004)
• 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010)
• 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO (Model B016)

For those who require firmware update service, please contact your local Tamron distributor for more details.