I heard a rumor that a 200-500 2.8 had been sold. Congratulations.
I have used that lens on two tripods. A Manfrotto 161MK2B, and the Nest Carbon Fiber NT-404CT which weighs half of the Manfrottos weight. Both worked well with the load, but anything much lighter would collapse or tremble under the load. Both tripods were fitted with a Manfrotto 526 Video head. No gimbal head will handle that lens as they are not built to take its physical width. Its a monster lens and comes with its own matched 2X TC to make it a 400-1000mm F5.6.
I would like to add that it is wise to not take advice about this lens from people who have not actually used it in the field as, until then, no one can appreciate the size, weight and mass of this lens and what impact its load has upon the tripod its mounted to.
MT Shooter wrote:
I have used that lens on two tripods. A Manfrotto 161MK2B, and the Nest Carbon Fiber NT-404CT which weighs half of the Manfrottos weight. Both worked well with the load, but anything much lighter would collapse or tremble under the load. Both tripods were fitted with a Manfrotto 526 Video head. No gimbal head will handle that lens as they are not built to take its physical width. Its a monster lens and comes with its own matched 2X TC to make it a 400-1000mm F5.6.
I would like to add that it is wise to not take advice about this lens from people who have not actually used it in the field as, until then, no one can appreciate the size, weight and mass of this lens and what impact its load has upon the tripod its mounted to.
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Opps didn't see the F2.8 and was thinking of the 150-500 sigma.
But i do have a tripod that will handle this set up . with geared head. Made the offer to the OP.
MT Shooter wrote:
I have used that lens on two tripods. A Manfrotto 161MK2B, and the Nest Carbon Fiber NT-404CT which weighs half of the Manfrottos weight. Both worked well with the load, but anything much lighter would collapse or tremble under the load. Both tripods were fitted with a Manfrotto 526 Video head. No gimbal head will handle that lens as they are not built to take its physical width. Its a monster lens and comes with its own matched 2X TC to make it a 400-1000mm F5.6.
I would like to add that it is wise to not take advice about this lens from people who have not actually used it in the field as, until then, no one can appreciate the size, weight and mass of this lens and what impact its load has upon the tripod its mounted to.
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The Manfrotto you mention only has a load rating of 44 lbs. Are you sure that's the right model #?
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I am using a Slik 700DX pro tripod and a Jubu Jr 3 gimbal head for a Nikon D810 and the Nikon 80-400 mm lens. The Nest gimbal head would be my choice now.
I mostly us Linhof--and as you would own it you would find other uses--but if you know where you will be and where you want to look a pier might work very well
Stan
Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:
For you birders with long focal length lenses, I have a tripod question for you.
Yesterday, I received my new Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG lens which my wife and I will be using for birding. On nice days, our plan is to set up a tripod to mount the lens with one of our Nikon D810s. The camera will be controlled by a remote shutter release which we will use from inside our home when observing birds feeding in a spruce tree which will be about 20 yards from the camera.
Obviously, we are anxious to put the lens to use because it is rated to yield razor sharp images with high quality contrast & colors.
The lens is rather heavy which is why I am asking if anyone might suggest a best tripod to accommodate the need.
Thanking you in advance for your responses.
~Doug~
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Really Right Stuff has several models that are rated (load) over 100 pounds!
Bill_de wrote:
The Manfrotto you mention only has a load rating of 44 lbs. Are you sure that's the right model #?
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Yes, its Manfrottos heaviest model. That load rating is also made at full extension which is almost 9 feet high. Shortening the height significantly increases the load rating. Manfrotto always rates their tripods at full extension, as does Nest.
Did you ever buy a gimbal head you were researching a while back? If so,put it on a RRS tripod if you can afford it, or try a Nest or Feisol if that's too steep.
davidrb
Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel
Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:
For you birders with long focal length lenses, I have a tripod question for you.
Yesterday, I received my new Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG lens which my wife and I will be using for birding. On nice days, our plan is to set up a tripod to mount the lens with one of our Nikon D810s. The camera will be controlled by a remote shutter release which we will use from inside our home when observing birds feeding in a spruce tree which will be about 20 yards from the camera.
Obviously, we are anxious to put the lens to use because it is rated to yield razor sharp images with high quality contrast & colors.
The lens is rather heavy which is why I am asking if anyone might suggest a best tripod to accommodate the need.
Thanking you in advance for your responses.
~Doug~
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You need the advice of our own Carter, proprietor of the Camera Cottage in billings MT. Carter can usually answer our questions concerning tripods and offer recommendations accordingly. BTW, he sells Nest brand tripods and gimbal heads, both excellent equipment. Listening to this man is an educational experience. Good luck and enjoy his advice.
Off subject a little, but if you want some real humor go to Amazon and read some of the 123 reviews of this lens. It's hilarious.
If you go to Really Right Stuff's web site under the "Learn" tab you will find some interesting information regarding how to choose the right tripod for your situation. I have gone through a few tripods and have found RRS to be the best suited for me in many ways.
Hankwt
Loc: kingsville ontario
isnt that lens something like $28,000.00 or am i thinking of something else
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