Pentax 300mm lens bracket

larkis · 03-14-2012, 03:05 PM

I have purchased the manual focus 300mm F4 lens. Unfortunately that lens does not come with a tripod mounting bracket and it fells pretty unbalanced on the tripod with my 645D. Does anyone have any solutions to this that are not to heavy and don't take up a lot of space ? I hike with my camera so my backpack space is fairly limited outside of the camera and lenses.

Docrwm · 03-14-2012, 03:19 PM

293 Manfrotto Telephoto Lens Support (#3420)

Bigvern1263 · 03-14-2012, 05:31 PM

Hi take a look at "really right stuff" tripods, they seem to have all manner of supports and brackets, you might find something suitable, the make some great gear.

Smolk · 03-15-2012, 07:36 AM

The Manfrotto support works really well with this lens, but together they do take up space of course. I doubt that you get anything smaller, though, and most of the bulk is the lens itself. The stability is great. I had both.

Docrwm · 03-15-2012, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

The Manfrotto support works really well with this lens, but together they do take up space of course. I doubt that you get anything smaller, though, and most of the bulk is the lens itself. The stability is great. I had both.

Good to hear from someone who has used them. They're about 30% the cost of the "really right stuff" offerings too.

alunfoto · 03-16-2012, 01:54 AM

I too have the 645A*300/4, and queried a 645-qualified Pentax rep about options. He recommended strongly against putting a collar on the lens, because the construction of the lens tube would not sustain the weight of both lens and camera. I bought instead the Manfrotto solution mentioned above, and it works very well. If your system is Arca-Swiss based, consider instead the solution from RRS called "long lens support package". It's filed under "multi-purpose bars and rails" on their webside. With any luck this link takes you there:
Really Right Stuff - Item Listing

Notice that both solutions basically consist of a monopod head connected to an L-shaped stabiliser for the lens. If you already have a monopod head you might have half a solution. :-)

03-14-2012, 03:05 PM	#1
larkis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 130	Pentax 300mm lens bracket I have purchased the manual focus 300mm F4 lens. Unfortunately that lens does not come with a tripod mounting bracket and it fells pretty unbalanced on the tripod with my 645D. Does anyone have any solutions to this that are not to heavy and don't take up a lot of space ? I hike with my camera so my backpack space is fairly limited outside of the camera and lenses.

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	293 Manfrotto Telephoto Lens Support (#3420)

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Bigvern1263 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: QLD 4165 Photos: Albums Posts: 67	Hi take a look at "really right stuff" tripods, they seem to have all manner of supports and brackets, you might find something suitable, the make some great gear.

03-15-2012, 07:36 AM	#4
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	The Manfrotto support works really well with this lens, but together they do take up space of course. I doubt that you get anything smaller, though, and most of the bulk is the lens itself. The stability is great. I had both.

03-15-2012, 07:53 AM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Smolk The Manfrotto support works really well with this lens, but together they do take up space of course. I doubt that you get anything smaller, though, and most of the bulk is the lens itself. The stability is great. I had both. Good to hear from someone who has used them. They're about 30% the cost of the "really right stuff" offerings too.

03-16-2012, 01:54 AM	#6
alunfoto Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 72	I too have the 645A*300/4, and queried a 645-qualified Pentax rep about options. He recommended strongly against putting a collar on the lens, because the construction of the lens tube would not sustain the weight of both lens and camera. I bought instead the Manfrotto solution mentioned above, and it works very well. If your system is Arca-Swiss based, consider instead the solution from RRS called "long lens support package". It's filed under "multi-purpose bars and rails" on their webside. With any luck this link takes you there: Really Right Stuff - Item Listing Notice that both solutions basically consist of a monopod head connected to an L-shaped stabiliser for the lens. If you already have a monopod head you might have half a solution. :-)