TAMRON Lens Utility

TAMRON Lens Utility

Customize Lens Functions Easily with Your Smartphone

Want to control autofocus remotely or turn the focus ring into an aperture ring? With the TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile app, you can customize compatible TAMRON lenses directly from your smartphone — quickly, intuitively, and exactly to your shooting style. The app is available for iOS and Android and gives you flexible control wherever you shoot.

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New Advancements and Possibilities for Your Shooting Workflow

New Advancements and Possibilities for Your Shooting Workflow

TAMRON Lens Utility™ is an innovative application that lets you assign practical functions to your lens for both video and still photography using your smartphone or PC/Mac, eliminating the need for traditional video equipment. Designed to be intuitive and easy to use, it enhances lens functionality and elevates your creative experience.


TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile for Video

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Focus (FC)/Iris Marker Link

Easily Control Focus Pull and Aperture from Your Smartphone

You can set markers for both the focus and aperture rings, and with the DFF (Digital Follow Focus) screen, shift them instantly to the preset positions with a single tap.

* Aperture control via the DFF including Iris Marker and Focus (FC)/Iris Marker Link is not supported on Nikon Z mount.

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Ring Stopper

Electronically Controlled Stopper for Precise Ring Operation

This function lets you set an electronically controlled stopper for the focus and aperture rings, which helps prevent unintended over- or under-adjustment when operating them. With the DFF screen, you can manually control both rings at the same time with smooth, accurate operation.

* Nikon Z mount is not supported.

Selecting Focus and Aperture Rotation Angle

Selecting Focus and Aperture Rotation Angle

Adjust Ring Rotation Angle to Suit the Scene

This function lets you set the rotation angle of the focus and aperture rings. You can select the rotation angle according to the scene you are shooting in manual mode, allowing for operation that match your creative intentions.

A-B Focus

A-B Focus

Lets you smoothly and easily shift focus from one subject to another.


TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile for Time-Lapse

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Focus Time Lapse

Add Focusing to Time-Lapse Shooting

This function works with the camera’s interval shooting, letting you create time-lapse videos while gradually shifting the focus position with ease.

* Nikon Z mount is not supported.


TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile for Astrophotography

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Astro FC-L (Fixed / Fine Adjustment)

Supports Focusing for Astrophotography

This function helps reduce the hassle of focusing when shooting the night sky. You can fine-tune and save focus positions to match your shooting environment and intentions.

Night Mode

Night Mode

More Comfortable Shooting in Dark Places

The entire screen turns red and dims, reducing eye strain in low-light conditions and minimizing disturbance to other photographers around you.


TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile for Still Photo

Focus Limiter

Focus Limiter

Limit the Focus Range to Avoid Missing Shots

This function lets you limit the focus range when shooting moving subjects.

TAMRON's unique features:

  • Instantly switch between "Full" and "Limit" by pressing the Focus Set Button.

  • You can also set "Full" range while pressing the button and "Limit" range while pressing the button.

  • Select your preferred limited distance.


Common Features

What you can do with TAMRON Lens Utility

Focus Preset

Focus Preset

Move focus to a prerecorded focal point with one press.

Select AF/MF

Select AF/MF

This function lets you toggle between AF and MF using the Focus Set Button on lenses without an AF/MF switch.

Assign Function from the Camera

Assign Function from the Camera

You can use the Focus Set Button to activate a function you have pre-assigned on your camera body.

MF Ring Rotation

MF Ring Rotation

This function lets you choose the rotation direction of the focus ring during manual focus. You can set it to match your camera manufacturer's lenses or reverse it, depending on your preference.

1/2/3 Sequence

1/2/3 Sequence

Activate three preset positions consecutively with a single tap.

Linear / Non-Linear Switching

Linear / Non-Linear Switching

Switch between linear and non-linear focus control.

Ring Function (Focus/Aperture)

Ring Function (Focus/Aperture)

For Sony E-mount: Switch between Focus / Aperture ring function. For Nikon Z mount: Switch between Focus / Control ring function.

M/A Response

M/A Response

unction to select the sensitivity of focus ring, switching to MF during AF operation. * This function is available only on Nikon Z mount.

Firmware Updates

Firmware Updates

Lens firmware updates are supported with PC/Mac version only. To connect your PC/Mac, use the TAMRON Connection Cable sold separately.


Previous Updates for TAMRON Lens Utility

In the following videos, you will find all the previous updates and information about the TAMRON Lens Utility:


Tutorials for TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile

In the following videos, TAMRON reference photographer Long-Nong Huang explains how to use the TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile and how to set up and use the various functions in the smartphone app.


Tutorials for the TAMRON Lens Utility (Desktop Version)

In the following videos, TAMRON reference photographer Luke Stackpoole explains how to use the TAMRON Lens Utility and how to set up and use each feature. Here you can find our detailed compatibility list.

Maximum control, full compatibility.

Discover which TAMRON lenses are compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility and benefit from custom settings, firmware updates, and advanced features.

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