Telephoto lens tripod mount: Moderators, if this is in the wrong area, please move it to the appropriate section. I am in search of a telephoto lens tripod mount for the Tamron...

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Mar 4, 2018 09:26:34 #

wegriffin8642 Loc: Houston, Tx

Moderators, if this is in the wrong area, please move it to the appropriate section.

I am in search of a telephoto lens tripod mount for the Tamron 100-400mm telephoto lens. The only ones that I can find are in Canada (?) or Japan (?) and are 30-40% more expensive than the ones advertised in the USA for that lens (they are unavailable). UHH'ers, if you would, please measure the outside diameter of your telephoto lenses where the tripod mount is attached and let me know if your telephoto lens tripod mounts are of the proper diameter so that I can appropriate an alternate tripod mount. The outside diameter of the Tamron lens is 3.235 inches where the tripod mount is supposed to be attached. I would hope to find an alternative device before I have to make my own. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated.

Mar 4, 2018 09:43:58 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

wegriffin8642 wrote:

Moderators, if this is in the wrong area, please m... (show quote)

Tamrons tripod collars for the 100-400 lens are readily available from all authorized dealers, they are $129.95 and they properly fit those lenses as they are specifically designed to fit them.

Mar 4, 2018 09:50:15 #

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

...this might help...I picked up this information off of Amazon...
Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 15.2 x 16.8 cm ; 299 g; Boxed-product Weight: 331 g ... The Tamron A035TM Tripod Mount is an optional tripod collar exclusive ...

Mar 4, 2018 09:51:43 #

just pictures Loc: Little Rock Arkansas

B&H shows them in stock.It's a ridiculus price for something that should be sold with the lens.

Mar 4, 2018 10:09:41 #

wegriffin8642 Loc: Houston, Tx

Thanks for the reply. I called B&H and they say they are out of stock.

Mar 4, 2018 10:10:23 #

wegriffin8642 Loc: Houston, Tx

Thanks. None available.

Mar 4, 2018 10:11:05 #

wegriffin8642 Loc: Houston, Tx

Thanks. I have a case, just looking for a tripod mount for the lens.

Mar 4, 2018 10:44:25 #

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

wegriffin8642 wrote:

I am in search of a telephoto lens tripod mount fo... (show quote)

Well, you are right, WEG. I checked a half dozen U.S. vendors and everybody is “out of stock” - no explanation why. Did you buy the lens recently, i.e. is it returnable? Before you sent it back, check if there is a comparable lens and tripod mount available from Sigma. Seems like the Tamron lens is a relatively recent product, perhaps the supply of accessories just hasn’t caught up. Other than that, you may be stuck buying in Canada if the currently changing trade rules will allow it. Sorry, brother.

Mar 4, 2018 11:56:15 #

wegriffin8642 Loc: Houston, Tx

rjay,

Thanks for the response and also checking for availability as I had done. I thought that I may have overlooked "someone", but apparently you found the same results. Even Tamron says that it is not yet available. I like the Tamron lens, and bought it in lieu of the Sigma for the tripod accessory, and I do like Tamron lenses. Being almost 72 but still young at heart, holding the lens steady at full extension for any length of time can be a challenge.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to find a tripod mount listing in the 3.235 inch or 82.169 mm category as not everyone gives the diameter dimension in their specs; that is why I asked UHH'ers to check their tripod lens mounts to see if anyone had a mount in that diameter. As I mentioned, I may have to make one until the real deal surfaces. I wanted some sort of lens/tripod support for my Tamron 18-400mm, but that lens was not designed for a tripod mount ring....so I made one that is quite satisfactory and functional for that lens barrel length/weight.

Again, rjay, thanks.

Mar 4, 2018 13:30:21 #

Joe Blow

just pictures wrote:

B&H shows them in stock.It's a ridiculus price for something that should be sold with the lens.