Lens Collar Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 DI III RXD for Nikon Z 6ii

[rwa757]

I recently went mirrorless with the Nikon Z 6ii with the Nikon Z 24-120 and the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5 - 6.3 DI III RXD Z mount.  I'm looking for a lens collar for the Tamron and cannot find one anywhere.  While it's not that heavy, I would still feel better using a lens collar while on a tripod or monopod.  Any suggestions?

[Ken Katz]

Does Tamron make a tripod lens collar for this lens?  Is there a place on this lens to mount a tripod collar?  Most consumer grade 70-300mm lenses generally did not have a tripod collar since users didn't use it on a tripod very much, and they were generally light enough to get away with not mounting the lens to the tripod.

Edited November 6 by Ken Katz

[rwa757]

9 hours ago, Ken Katz said:

Does Tamron make a tripod lens collar for this lens?  Is there a place on this lens to mount a tripod collar?  Most consumer grade 70-300mm lenses generally did not have a tripod collar since users didn't use it on a tripod very much, and they were generally light enough to get away with not mounting the lens to the tripod.

Ken, I don't believe Tamron makes a lens collar for this lens.  I was thinking a third party like Kirk Research might but cannot locate one.  I was hoping a lens collar would offer a better balance point when using a tripod.

[Ken Katz]

I found this:  https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1806341-REG/neewer_66604414_rotatable_collar_mount_plate.html

Looks like these are made to fit certain lenses which do not have dedicated tripod collars, and for stability, they screw into the camera's tripod socket (unlike collars designed for specific lenses).  Your lens is not on the list, but it's designed to work with your camera, and if it doesn't fit right, B&H will take take it back.

Looks like it would be a PITA to change lenses, which of course is not an issue with a dedicated tripod collar not attached to the camera.  With a 20 oz lens and hopefully a sturdy tripod socket, I don't think I would bother with this.  Being lazy (with a bad back) I haven't used a tripod in many years, relying on IBIS and being able to use a bit more ISO if needed, something that you could not do if your camera's imaging sensor was 50 ISO Fuji Velvia, or 100 ISO Provia. 

Edited November 7 by Ken Katz