arunarchi Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 The Canon Tripod Mount Ring A for 70-200mm f/4L - can u get by without this for a 70-200L f/4?? Do we need it absolutely for mounting on a tripod? Arun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_chappell Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Yes, you can get by without a tripod mount if you use reasonably high shutter speeds. I don't know what you mean by "Do we need it absolutely for mounting on a tripod.". The answer to that is yes, if you want to mount the <B>lens</B> on a tripod. You could mount the camera to a tripod and then hang the 70-200 in front of it, but that's a lot of weight and leverage on the lens mount. I don't recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonnalos Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 It's a worthwhile accessory, better stability and balance on a tripod, faster switching from landscape to portrait orientation. Buy the black collar for the 200mm f/2.8 L prime if you're concerned about the cost of the white collar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 <p> Canon does not provide tripod mount rings for it's lighter L tele-lenses: 70-200/4 and 200/2.8. They have similar length and weight and - at least so I feel - are fairly light and short. While I don't use tripods, I had no trouble balancing Elan 7e + BP-300 + 200/2.8 on my <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=332749&is=REG">self standing monopod</a> when mounted on the BP-300. I thus think that Canon believes that for these lenses, mounting on the camera provides sufficient balance and will cause no excessive strain on the bayonet. Or I could be completely wrong and this is a marketing quirk.....</p> <p> BTW, do you have Elan 7/7e + BP-300? If so, have a look <a href="http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/frary/canon_ef70-200usm.htm">here</a>. </p> <p>Happy shooting,<br> Yakim.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunarchi Posted October 20, 2004 Author Share Posted October 20, 2004 Lets back up for a second - I am in the process of buying a tripod - almost decided on the Slik Pro 700dx based on price, height and stability - I presently own a EOS ElanIIe body and the standard issue lens (28-80) and a wide angle (20-35) lens. I intend to buy a Canon 70-200 f/4L in the near future - now, since I don't own a tripod yet - can u be specific as to where the "Tripod Mount Ring A for 70-200mm f/4L" would be added on? Would it be between the body and the lens? Am sorry if it sounds too basic - photo.net is my biggest source of education! Any explanation in this regard would be much appreciated Arun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_murray Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 The mount clamps onto the lens near the rear of the lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonnalos Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 See this thread for a picture.... http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=008YOj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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