Universal non-existant? I bought a used Tamron 70-300.It seems pristine except it lacks a tripod mount. So I checked to see if there is such a thing as a tripod ring mount that is...

bellgamin Loc: Ewa Beach, Hawaii

I bought a used Tamron 70-300.It seems pristine except it lacks a tripod mount. So I checked to see if there is such a thing as a tripod ring mount that is adjustable so it will fit more than one size of tele lens. I couldn't find one so I sadly assume that I must seek a tripod ring mount that is specific to this particular Tamron lens. Bummers!

==>Before I start searching the stores for ring mounts specific to each of my tele lenses, am I correct in assuming that adjustable mounts do not exist?
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Addendum: I just returned from checking BH, Adorama, & several other stores. None of them had tripod ring mounts for my specific lenses. Good grief, what does one do in such a case... get someone to make mounts for me or what? Uh I suppose I could use the elastic cords used to secure surfboards, bikes, & such to my bumper. Or is there a better way to cobble a substitute for a ring mount?

P.S. lesson learned -- never again buy a long lens package that doesn't include a tripod mount.

tscali

I hate to state the obvious: Did you contact Tamron and ask if they have the mount?

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

I have used those same lenses for years without a tripod mount for the lens. The 70-300 is not that big or heavy. It has never damaged my camera mount or tripod by mounting on camera on pod. I have had the Tamron for years, and now the Canon 70-300. They just don't need it.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

https://m.ebay.com/itm/DSLRKIT-Tripod-Mount-Collar-Ring-for-Tamron-SP-70-300mm-F4-5-6-Di-VC-USD-/331980492161

That took 30 seconds.

CO

LWW wrote:

https://m.ebay.com/itm/DSLRKIT-Tripod-Mount-Collar-Ring-for-Tamron-SP-70-300mm-F4-5-6-Di-VC-USD-/331980492161

That took 30 seconds.

I just looked at that tripod collar. The listing says that it's for the Tamron 70-300mm but the photo shows the etching "Tripod Mount Ring for AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED". That's a Nikon lens. Maybe the diameter is the same. It would have to be extremely close to the same diameter to fit properly. I don't know how precisely they're machined but the tolerances would probably have to be no greater than +/- .001 inch. I'm a mechanical engineer and machinist and work with this stuff all day.

Graham Smith Loc: Cambridgeshire UK

CO wrote:

I just looked at that tripod collar. The listing says that it's for the Tamron 70-300mm but the photo shows the etching "Tripod Mount Ring for AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED". That's a Nikon lens. Maybe the diameter is the same. It would have to be extremely close to the same diameter to work properly.

A reviewer on that page says it fits the Nikon lens perfectly.

bellgamin Loc: Ewa Beach, Hawaii

roxiemarty wrote:

I have used those same lenses for years without a tripod mount for the lens. The 70-300 is not that big or heavy. It has never damaged my camera mount or tripod by mounting on camera on pod. I have had the Tamron for years, and now the Canon 70-300. They just don't need it.

10Q 10Q 10Q!! I suspected as much but wasn't sure. You saved me some bux. Life is good.

I still hope someone offers a jury rig for mounting a tele to a tripod. I am a numbers & words guy-- NOT a McGiver, by any means -- BUT I think that a jury rug must exist.

CO

bellgamin wrote:

10Q 10Q 10Q!! I suspected as much but wasn't sure. You saved me some bux. Life is good.

I still hope someone offers a jury rig for mounting a tele to a tripod. I am a numbers & words guy-- NOT a McGiver, by any means -- BUT I think that a jury rug must exist.

It would have to be either a flexible strap that tightens around the lens or something like a steady rest that machinists use on lathes. A flexible strap would not be good because it wouldn't be rigid. The problem with a steady rest design is that there would be pressure exerted on small areas of the lens instead of being distributed around the lens.

This is a steady rest that is supporting the end of this tubing.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

bellgamin wrote:

I bought a used Tamron 70-300.It seems pristine ex... (show quote)

Am I correct in thinking that you normally shoot using a tripod? Handheld, you'd just hold the body with your right hand and the lens with your left hand.

Added: what kind of subjects do you plan to photograph with this lens?

What camera will you be using it on?

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

bellgamin wrote:

P.S. lesson learned -- never again buy a long lens package that doesn't include a tripod mount.

I almost always use a tripod, and shoot a lot of verticals, so much prefer a lens with a rotating tripod mount. Even my Nikon mount 50mm lens has one.

bellgamin Loc: Ewa Beach, Hawaii

rehess wrote:

Am I correct in thinking that you normally shoot using a tripod? Handheld, you'd just hold the body with your right hand and the lens with left hand ... ...

I am 87 & my hands are shakey. So I sometimes need a tripod ... for my camera, that is.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

bellgamin wrote:

I am 87 & my hands are shakey. So I sometimes need a tripod ... for my camera, that is.

Are you saying that you need a tripod to keep on target?

Mounting camera on tripod and then supporting lens with your hand may be your best choice.

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

rehess wrote:

Are you saying that you need a tripod to keep on target?

Mounting camera on tripod and then supporting lens with your hand may be your best choice.

I would not touch lens or tripod while taking photo, as that will cause blur. The camera and lens will be fully supported on most tripods without a problem.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

roxiemarty wrote:

I would not touch lens or tripod while taking photo, as that will cause blur. The camera and lens will be fully supported on most tripods without a problem.

Depends on what shutter speed is being used. For a lens like that, I routinely use speeds like 1/1000, and I hand hold because no motion from me will even be noticed compared to what the animal is doing.

TomV Loc: Annapolis, Maryland

RWR wrote:

I almost always use a tripod, and shoot a lot of verticals, so much prefer a lens with a rotating tripod mount. Even my Nikon mount 50mm lens has one.

What 50mm lens are you talking about that has enough room on it that allows for a tripod mount? Or even needs it for that matter? Many weigh in at 3/4 lb, the heaviest at 2 lbs. Even the 2 pounders do not have tripod collars.

The Tamron 70-300 weighs 27 oz and can be used with the camera attached on a good ball head. Tamron would have added a collar if it was necessary (such as they do for the 40 oz 70-200). I have a similarly sized Sony 70-300 and it does not have a collar. Check out Canon and Nikon, they do not have a collar either.