Review on Tamron Tap-In Console: Optimized for Nikon Lenses in Black by Sherri Evans

I am writing this review at the request of Revain, having only owned the Tap-In Console for a few weeks. I'm assuming anyone reading this review is familiar with how the console is advertised and knows that it only works with a handful of newer Tamron lenses. I tested the device with a Tamron 150-600 G2 lens. It connected with a single click like a camera to the lens and to a computer with the included USB cable. I downloaded the software from the Tamron support site and followed the instructions to download the latest firmware version. I then tested the autofocus at the distances and focal lengths that the software indicated. I'm a bit confused about how to test a lens with a target at infinity, especially since even zooming in with that particular lens would require a pretty big target. Adjustments can be made in up to 20 steps for front focus and equal steps for back focus. There's no obvious correlation between software increments and the amount of front or back focus on the target you're using, so it's a matter of trial and error. After making adjustments that I felt were correct, I visited a local nature park to test out the lens and couldn't tell any difference in autofocus sharpness after adjustment. The photos I posted in this review were taken after adjustments were made. However, the problem may be that I am not sufficiently familiar with the use of the device and the accompanying software. I will write a sequel after using it for a while. By the way, I was considering buying a Tamron 18-400 B028 lens, which can also be used with the Tap-In console. The 18-400 autofocus is reportedly not sharp because it has to work over such a wide focal range. I will include this in my future reviews.