robin_sibson1 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 <p>http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/02/canon-100-400-is-l-mk-ii-teardown-best-built-lens-ever</p> <p>Impressive piece of engineering. This saves ne the trouble of taking mine to bits :-)</p> <p>I still think it is a pity that the tripod ring is not removable for more convenient hand-held use, and that a replacement foot (from Kirk or RRS) is needed for Arca-Swiss mounting.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbkissel Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 <p>Roger makes it look so easy. Thanks for the link, Robin.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 <p>Yes, I never really know why Canon don't put an Arca-Swiss plate on themselves. They could still keep the tripod thread for those who don't use the AS plates.</p> Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony_r.1 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 <p>Wait ... what? Why can't you use standard Arca-Swiss type quick release plates?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_sibson1 Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 <p>AS plates mounted by a single ¼" screw come loose and slew far too easily unless either they are shaped to the foot, or they have a video pin (which the Canon foot accepts), but in any case it is a clumsier solution than getting a foot that does the job.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony_r.1 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 <p>OK. I agree, a dedicated foot is a more elegant solution. I just thought it was meant that AS plates <em>couldn't</em> be used, when I knew there were AS and Wimberly non-twist plates available. Thanks for the clarification.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin carron Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 <p>Robin, thanks for the link. Very encouraging as this lens is top of my list to buy.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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