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Show HN: Tamron Lens Utility Alternative on Linux
tlc is a Linux-only command-line utility for viewing and changing settings on compatible Tamron lenses. It aims to reproduce what the official Tamron Lens Utility has to offer on Linux.
Build and install from this repository with a recent Rust toolchain:
Connect the lens directly over USB, then confirm that tlc can see it:
When several lenses are connected, select one by the serial number or port shown by tlc devices:
Run tlc --help or add --help after any command for available settings, accepted values, and lens-specific requirements.
Place -v before the command to show each operation sent to the lens, and -vv to also print all raw transmitted and received bytes in hexadecimal.
Back up all current settings before making extensive changes:
Backup files can be restored only to the same lens model.
If the lens appears in lsusb but not in tlc devices, Linux may need to be
told to use the cp210x USB serial driver for it.
Use these commands to test the driver setup immediately: