Supporting a longer lens

**BarryE** · 07-08-2020, 05:36 AM

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I have two Manfrotto heads (https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/x-pro-3-way-tripod-head-with-retractable-levers-mhxpro-3w/) that have a built in quick release construction to fit their 200pl plates. I have multiple 200pl plates attached to my cameras, so I'm rather trapped, but the Manfrotto system does work well enough for the gear I have.

However, to support a DFA 70-210 f4, I could try and attach the Tamron collar, but that uses an Arca fitting, or I could use Manfrotto's 293 telephoto support (https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/).

Anyone, any suggestions on how I might support this lens on one my two Manfrotto heads?

Many thanks.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 06:02 AM

is the support necessary?

**UncleVanya** · 07-08-2020, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by BarryE

I have two Manfrotto heads (https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/x-pro-3-way-tripod-head-with-retractable-levers-mhxpro-3w/) that have a built in quick release construction to fit their 200pl plates. I have multiple 200pl plates attached to my cameras, so I'm rather trapped, but the Manfrotto system does work well enough for the gear I have.

However, to support a DFA 70-210 f4, I could try and attach the Tamron collar, but that uses an Arca fitting, or I could use Manfrotto's 293 telephoto support (https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/).

Anyone, any suggestions on how I might support this lens on one my two Manfrotto heads?

Many thanks.

Does the arca fitting on the collar have a tripod socket to attach the Manfrotto plate? If not the knock off collars on eBay do offer that feature from what I can see.

Lens Collar Foot for Tamron 70-210mm f4 Di VC USD Lens A034 A034TM Built-in Arca | eBay

**BarryE** · 07-08-2020, 07:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

is the support necessary?

Possibly not, except I'm trying to reduce the effects of wind ...

**pepperberry farm** · 07-08-2020, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by BarryE

Possibly not, except I'm trying to reduce the effects of wind ...

gotcha - I just your other post about this issue and your thumb.....

**aslyfox** · 07-08-2020, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

is the support necessary?

this article might be helpful

Quote:

Shooting Long Exposures Hand-Held
Member photographic article
By PF Staff in Articles and Tips on Feb 18, 2012
Shooting Long Exposures Hand-Held
Do you want to learn how to make the most of hand-held shots? Our first member-submitted photographic article, written by Heie, discusses four different techniques for holiding your camera more steadily, and, in turn, getting sharper photos! . . /

Read more at: Shooting Long Exposures Hand-Held - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

it was for me

**BarryE** · 07-08-2020, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

this article might be helpful

Read more at: Shooting Long Exposures Hand-Held - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

it was for me

Thanks Allen, I'll take a look. Meanwhile I spotted https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/ which, if it works will give support and allow me to use my 200pl plates. I'll feed how it works ...

**Lowell Goudge** · 07-08-2020, 10:12 AM

if you are trying to reduce wind, it is likely more important to put weight on your tripod than modify or change the mount point of the lens to the tripod, usually people have bags with straps already set up and you fill them with sand or rocks aquired locally to balast the tripod and ad stability

**BarryE** · 07-08-2020, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

if you are trying to reduce wind, it is likely more important to put weight on your tripod than modify or change the mount point of the lens to the tripod, usually people have bags with straps already set up and you fill them with sand or rocks aquired locally to balast the tripod and ad stability

Thanks, I've ordered some bungy straps to attach to my camera bag. The Manfrotto support gives me another option as the bag test I initially made only partially helped. Having options, seems the best idea.

JohnX · 07-08-2020, 10:30 AM

Manfrotto 293 lens support?

https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/

**BarryE** · 07-08-2020, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by JohnX

Manfrotto 293 lens support?

https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/

Thanks John Just found that device (our postings crossed)

**Lowell Goudge** · 07-08-2020, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by JohnX

Manfrotto 293 lens support?

https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/

thats an option but a 70-200 F4 is supposed to be light, not the same as my sigma 70-200/2.8 that weighs 1.7 kilos

**gofour3** · 07-08-2020, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by BarryE

Thanks Allen, I'll take a look. Meanwhile I spotted https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/ which, if it works will give support and allow me to use my 200pl plates. I'll feed how it works ...

I had the Manfrotto 293 long lens support. The only issue I had was it only supports 2.5kg, which was not enough for the camera/lens combo I was hoping to use it for. Also the strap around the front of the lens may interfere with focusing.

Phil.

**StiffLegged** · 07-08-2020, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

The only issue I had was it only supports 2.5kg, which was not enough for the camera/lens combo I was hoping to use it for.

I saw that too in the specs – for the money I'd be looking elsewhere!

**TedH42** · 07-08-2020, 03:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Does the arca fitting on the collar have a tripod socket to attach the Manfrotto plate? If not the knock off collars on eBay do offer that feature from what I can see.

Lens Collar Foot for Tamron 70-210mm f4 Di VC USD Lens A034 A034TM Built-in Arca | eBay

The Tamron foot that fits the DFA 70-210 DOES have a tripod socket. I attach my Manfrotto plate to the foot - works great.

07-08-2020, 05:36 AM	#1
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Supporting a longer lens Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I have two Manfrotto heads (https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/x-pro-3-way-tripod-head-with-retractable-levers-mhxpro-3w/) that have a built in quick release construction to fit their 200pl plates. I have multiple 200pl plates attached to my cameras, so I'm rather trapped, but the Manfrotto system does work well enough for the gear I have. However, to support a DFA 70-210 f4, I could try and attach the Tamron collar, but that uses an Arca fitting, or I could use Manfrotto's 293 telephoto support (https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/). Anyone, any suggestions on how I might support this lens on one my two Manfrotto heads? Many thanks.

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	is the support necessary?

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,381	Originally posted by BarryE I have two Manfrotto heads (https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/x-pro-3-way-tripod-head-with-retractable-levers-mhxpro-3w/) that have a built in quick release construction to fit their 200pl plates. I have multiple 200pl plates attached to my cameras, so I'm rather trapped, but the Manfrotto system does work well enough for the gear I have. However, to support a DFA 70-210 f4, I could try and attach the Tamron collar, but that uses an Arca fitting, or I could use Manfrotto's 293 telephoto support (https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/). Anyone, any suggestions on how I might support this lens on one my two Manfrotto heads? Many thanks. Does the arca fitting on the collar have a tripod socket to attach the Manfrotto plate? If not the knock off collars on eBay do offer that feature from what I can see. Lens Collar Foot for Tamron 70-210mm f4 Di VC USD Lens A034 A034TM Built-in Arca \| eBay

07-08-2020, 07:13 AM - 1 Like	#4
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm is the support necessary? Possibly not, except I'm trying to reduce the effects of wind ...

07-08-2020, 07:16 AM	#5
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	Originally posted by BarryE Possibly not, except I'm trying to reduce the effects of wind ... gotcha - I just your other post about this issue and your thumb.....

07-08-2020, 07:28 AM	#6
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by pepperberry farm is the support necessary? this article might be helpful Quote: Shooting Long Exposures Hand-Held Member photographic article By PF Staff in Articles and Tips on Feb 18, 2012 Shooting Long Exposures Hand-Held Do you want to learn how to make the most of hand-held shots? Our first member-submitted photographic article, written by Heie, discusses four different techniques for holiding your camera more steadily, and, in turn, getting sharper photos! . . / Read more at: Shooting Long Exposures Hand-Held - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com it was for me

07-08-2020, 10:11 AM	#7
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653 Original Poster	Originally posted by aslyfox this article might be helpful Read more at: Shooting Long Exposures Hand-Held - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com it was for me Thanks Allen, I'll take a look. Meanwhile I spotted https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/ which, if it works will give support and allow me to use my 200pl plates. I'll feed how it works ...

07-08-2020, 10:12 AM	#8
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	if you are trying to reduce wind, it is likely more important to put weight on your tripod than modify or change the mount point of the lens to the tripod, usually people have bags with straps already set up and you fill them with sand or rocks aquired locally to balast the tripod and ad stability

07-08-2020, 10:21 AM	#9
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge if you are trying to reduce wind, it is likely more important to put weight on your tripod than modify or change the mount point of the lens to the tripod, usually people have bags with straps already set up and you fill them with sand or rocks aquired locally to balast the tripod and ad stability Thanks, I've ordered some bungy straps to attach to my camera bag. The Manfrotto support gives me another option as the bag test I initially made only partially helped. Having options, seems the best idea.

07-08-2020, 10:30 AM	#10
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	Manfrotto 293 lens support? https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/

07-08-2020, 11:02 AM	#11
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnX Manfrotto 293 lens support? https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/ Thanks John Just found that device (our postings crossed)

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07-08-2020, 11:23 AM	#12
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by JohnX Manfrotto 293 lens support? https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/ thats an option but a 70-200 F4 is supposed to be light, not the same as my sigma 70-200/2.8 that weighs 1.7 kilos

07-08-2020, 11:59 AM	#13
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,088	Originally posted by BarryE Thanks Allen, I'll take a look. Meanwhile I spotted https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/telephoto-lens-support-293/ which, if it works will give support and allow me to use my 200pl plates. I'll feed how it works ... I had the Manfrotto 293 long lens support. The only issue I had was it only supports 2.5kg, which was not enough for the camera/lens combo I was hoping to use it for. Also the strap around the front of the lens may interfere with focusing. Phil.

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StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,610	Originally posted by gofour3 The only issue I had was it only supports 2.5kg, which was not enough for the camera/lens combo I was hoping to use it for. I saw that too in the specs – for the money I'd be looking elsewhere!

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TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by UncleVanya Does the arca fitting on the collar have a tripod socket to attach the Manfrotto plate? If not the knock off collars on eBay do offer that feature from what I can see. Lens Collar Foot for Tamron 70-210mm f4 Di VC USD Lens A034 A034TM Built-in Arca \| eBay The Tamron foot that fits the DFA 70-210 DOES have a tripod socket. I attach my Manfrotto plate to the foot - works great.