Macro

[viscountdriver]

I bought s used Tamron 70-300 A17 for my Nikon d3100 whih seems very nice but I can't seem to use it on a macro setting. there are no instructions. Any ideas please

 

[TCR4x4]

From Tamron

• Macro Effect of 1:2 in Telephoto Zoom Range
Flipping a macro switch in the focal length range of 180mm to 300mm allows entry into the macro range, for photography as close as 95cm (37.4") from the subject. In the macro range, one can take advantage of the telephoto effect and a maximum magnification ratio up to 1:2. (In normal shooting ranges, the minimum focus distance is 1.5m (59").) In addition, since the focal length in the macro range spans from 180mm to 300mm, zooming can also be used to adjust composition.

So basicly move the button to macro, zoom the lens to between 180 and 300mm and shoot away. The subject can be as close as 95cm (which isnt really that close at all).