Notice about firmware update for 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC (Model B011) for Canon
Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.
Thank you for using Tamron products.
We wish to notify you regarding the availability of a firmware update for our 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC (Model B011) for Canon.
Affected models
18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC (Model B011) for Canon
Improvements expected as a result
When used in combination with the Canon EOS M5/M6, behavior where power is turned off or is not turned on, making it impossible to use the camera when attaching the lens, has been improved.
How to update the firmware
Please contact your local Tamron distributor if you prefer the firmware update on your lens.
Serial numbers
Firmware update will not be required for the serial numbers shown below. (As of 17th Apr., 2017) Locating your serial number
SILVER
001572, 000141, 000201, 000259, 000289, 000291, 000607, 000614~000615, 000654, 000659, 000664, 000710, 000730, 000798, 000801~000803, 000813~000814, 000828, 000863, 001108, 001293, 001294~001312, 001411~001412, 001548~001571, 001573
BLACK
003480, 003329~003332 , 003358 , 003422 , 003464~003472, 003483~003485, 003489~003572, 003575
Some lenses outside of above serial numbers may have new firmware as well.
Note: This overwrite service will only apply to products which were legally and officially imported into the EU, Andorra, Gibraltar, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey or Ukraine, and distributed by an authorized Tamron Europe distributor (see also: Grey market).