Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

[bigyun2000]

Hi all.

I have just purchased the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS) and looking at Tripod Collars.
The original Canon Collar is far too expensive, so I was looking at getting a cheaper one.

Can anyone recommend a Collar please? and where from.

Many thanks

[briansquibb]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

I got mine from eBay - about £10. - works perfectly well

[hughbie]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

Relatively light lens. As you have just got the lens, why not try it with the camera fitted to the tripod and see how you get on; should not be a problem really.

[Edd1e]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

Hi all.

I have just purchased the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS) and looking at Tripod Collars.
The original Canon Collar is far too expensive, so I was looking at getting a cheaper one.

Can anyone recommend a Collar please? and where from.

Many thanks

I have a canon one for sale (as new) if interested I would take £40 for it!

[bigyun2000]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

Hi. Eddie. SOLD. I have PM you also. YES I will have it then please. Can i pay by PAYPAL please?

[Edd1e]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

Hi. Eddie. SOLD. I have PM you also. YES I will have it then please. Can i pay by PAYPAL please?

PM replied to!

[bigyun2000]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

Hi Eddie. PM Replied

[Edd1e]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

PM replied to again:-)

[bigyun2000]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

Eddie PM sent.
Cheers

[Trevoreast]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

Relatively light lens. As you have just got the lens, why not try it with the camera fitted to the tripod and see how you get on; should not be a problem really.

Hugbie what you are saying is correct, however it not just about the weight, with the collar you could bolt it straight on to a monopod with no head required and stilll be able rotate the camera to portrait mode. If you already have a ballhead on your tripod/ monopod you don't need really a collar for this lens ?

I had the F4 version of this lens and I never noticed the 'raised screw heads' that the collar locks into on the 2.8 versions. Is the collar held on the F4 by tension alone ??

Trev

[colin C]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

Separate to the main issue of tripod collars, congrats on 1,000 posts Trev.

Colin

[Trevoreast]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

congrats on 1,000 posts Trev

Ah cheers Colin, I never noticed.
A 1000 posts ! That's enough to power a hot air balloon for a whole week :-)

Trev

[Nathaniel]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

One really doesn't need a tripod collar for this lens. I have the same lens and I support the weight with my left hand and use the right hand to adjust controls and to click the shutter.

[Trevoreast]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

One really doesn't need a tripod collar for this lens. I have the same lens and I support the weight with my left hand and use the right hand to adjust controls and to click the shutter.

Nathaniel, it looks like you're saying you hand hold the thing :-) ?

Trev

[Nathaniel]

Re: Canon Tripod Collar Advice Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens (Not IS)

Yes, Trev. I have fairly steady hands (so far) and with a faster TV I have had no problem. I only use this lens outdoors in fairly reasonable light. For more difficult, close and indoor pics I use my Tamron
f2.8 17-50mm.

Photography has taken a back seat for now, as I am in the process of moving home- acutally downsizing. Once I have completed this, I will be posting more images and travelling around a bit more. I will also use my other lenses which are presently hibernating.