Tripod attachment: I have a nikkor 80-200mm that was given to me by son a few years ago. This is a great lens but it is very heavy,is there any attachment i can get when i use it on my...

WesIam Loc: Phoenixville, Pa

I have a nikkor 80-200mm that was given to me by son a few years ago. This is a great lens but it is very heavy,is there any attachment i can get when i use it on my tripod? I don't like putting the weight on my camera body. I would appreciate any suggestions.Thanks for any advice . The lens has a sleeve on it for zooming.

GregoryD Loc: Eden Valley MN

If you look at most telephoto lenses they have a tripod foot on them. If your lens doesn't have this your should be able to order one for your lens specificly and then mount the foot to the tripod and your camera will be supported by the the lens, not the lens by the camera mounted on the tripod. Hope this helps.

Brand New Black Lens Tripod Mount Ring For Nikon 80-200mm F2.8 AFS listed at Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Black-Tripod-Mount-80-200mm/dp/B00AA27WEK/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365978509&sr=1-15&keywords=lens+tripod+mount

WesIam Loc: Phoenixville, Pa

Thanks GregoryD. I tried one of the rings you suggested. I couldn't zoom it with the ring attached. I got the ring on ebay it came from China it didn't seem like a good solution. i may not have used it right.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Sounds like you have the older "trombone" zoom model one like mine. Good idea as it is a heavy lens but I've never seen an adapter for that model. Hope someone else has!

WesIam Loc: Phoenixville, Pa

Thanks Goofy it's a great lens i will keep on using it i can't afford the latest one.

GregoryD Loc: Eden Valley MN

Wes try this on google.com and see if it is what you tried. There are a few different ones shown and a few more web sites disscussing it. Hope this helps. tripod collar for nikon 80-200 push pullon google.com
Greg

WesIam wrote:

Thanks GregoryD. I tried one of the rings you suggested. I couldn't zoom it with the ring attached. I got the ring on ebay it came from China it didn't seem like a good solution. i may not have used it right.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Second item on this page:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Camera-Lens-Brackets/ci/10833/pn/2/N/4075788747

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

WesIam wrote:

I have a nikkor 80-200mm that was given to me by son a few years ago. This is a great lens but it is very heavy,is there any attachment i can get when i use it on my tripod? I don't like putting the weight on my camera body. I would appreciate any suggestions.Thanks for any advice . The lens has a sleeve on it for zooming.

Does it have a collar to attach one to if not no

gopiqpp Loc: SAUDI ARABIA

Try this. I got one to use for an Opteka 500mm which had a faulty tripod attachment. Works well, and should fit any lens.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554350-REG/Manfrotto_293_293_Telephoto_Lens_Support.html

yardbyrd Loc: KCMO

Try Kirkphoto.com. They have what you are looking for!

wireman8 Loc: Toledo, Ohio

Also you don't want that big ole honker of a lens hanging on the end of your camera, without added support.

WesIam Loc: Phoenixville, Pa

I agree with you Wireman8 i just got the nikon D600 cost too much to mess it up. I think i will look at getting something as a replacement . Thanks man!!!!

Georgia Peddler Loc: Brunswick, GA

WesIam wrote:

I have a nikkor 80-200mm that was given to me by son a few years ago. This is a great lens but it is very heavy,is there any attachment i can get when i use it on my tripod? I don't like putting the weight on my camera body. I would appreciate any suggestions.Thanks for any advice . The lens has a sleeve on it for zooming.

I have you covered, my man - I have a Kirk 80-200 2.8 tripod bracket made especially for the Nikon lens. I had the 80-200 but traded it in for the 70-200 but kept the Kirk bracket.
Google the Kirk bracket and see if it is not what you are asking for. PM me back

WesIam Loc: Phoenixville, Pa

Thanks GP that was exactly what i was looking for. I had gotten several post about what you are talking about. Your post convince me to give it try. Thanks,good shooting. I really do like that lens.

Georgia Peddler Loc: Brunswick, GA

WesIam wrote:

Thanks GP that was exactly what i was looking for. I had gotten several post about what you are talking about. Your post convince me to give it try. Thanks,good shooting. I really do like that lens.

Yes, it is indeed a great lens. If you think you would want this one, I will let you have it for $50. It is like new. I have no further need for it and have just had it laying on a shelf for about six years. It is the first model of this bracket that Kirk had out. I bought it in 1998 and all of my stuff is kept in great shape.

Let me know ggbounds@gmail.com