Where to position the monopod? I have a Sigma 70-200 with a Sigma 2x attached, mounted on a Canon 7dmii. Question is where do I attach the monopod/tripod too, the lens mount or camera...

gray_ghost2 Loc: Antelope, (Sac) Ca.

I have a Sigma 70-200 with a Sigma 2x attached, mounted on a Canon 7dmii. Question is where do I attach the monopod/tripod too, the lens mount or camera mount? Usually I attach to the lens mount when it's just the lens and camera but with the added length of the 2x, I'm concerned where to properly mount the unit. Is there a single equalizer plate that attaches to both lens and camera mount then has a mount that will attach to the monopod/tripod? Or am I overly concerned about the camera/lens connections. The strength in my arms are fading making hand holding tiring so I need the assistance of my monopod with these longer lenes.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

gray_ghost2 wrote:

I have a Sigma 70-200 with a Sigma 2x attached, mo... (show quote)

Attach the Monopod to your Sigm lens mount.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I would prefer to attach to the lens mount with a tilt head. Three plus pounds!

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

gray_ghost2 wrote:

I have a Sigma 70-200 with a Sigma 2x attached, mo... (show quote)

Absolutely the lens mount. The weight of the camera body and the 70-200 puts way too much weight on the camera body flange if you attach the support there.

jcboy3

DaveO wrote:

I would prefer to attach to the lens mount with a tilt head. Three plus pounds!

Yes. An Arca Swiss compatible tilt head, and an Arca plate long enough to achieve balance.

There are mount systems that attach to the camera body with a lens support, and a long Arca plate that allows balanced positioning. But you would only need that if your lens did not have a tripod foot.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

jcboy3 wrote:

Yes. An Arca Swiss compatible tilt head, and an Arca plate long enough to achieve balance.

There are mount systems that attach to the camera body with a lens support, and a long Arca plate that allows balanced positioning. But you would only need that if your lens did not have a tripod foot.

I gave up on multiple mounting systems a while back and converted everything to arca-swiss. I had two different quick release systems and buying a Wimbereley made three, so that did it! As painful as it was, it has proven to be a good move for me. Love the L-plates and moving from tripod strap to tilt-mono to ball head and gimbal in a matter of seconds ! Yes, arca-swiss release on my camera shoulder strap. RRS loves me.

mrtaxi Loc: Old Westbury NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL

I also converted everything to Acra-Swiss. I use a Wimbereley plate under each lens foot, longer lenses get longer plates for getting the correct balance. Each camera has its own L plate, mostly RRS (costly but they are great) Which permits moving from tripod in landscape or portrait to a tilt-mono to ball head and gimbal in seconds. It’s a unified system.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

mrtaxi wrote:

I also converted everything to Acra-Swiss. I use a Wimbereley plate under each lens foot, longer lenses get longer plates for getting the correct balance. Each camera has its own L plate, mostly RRS (costly but they are great) Which permits moving from tripod in landscape or portrait to a tilt-mono to ball head and gimbal in seconds. It’s a unified system.

I have an RRS lever release clamp on my tripod that allows me to go from gimbal to ball head or ready for storage in seconds.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

You can use a RRS Long Lens Support and some of their clamping elements to attach both the camera body and lens to the rail. It is not necessary for what you are doing in my opinion and the setup would cost a few hundred dollars. Just use a plate on the lens collar. I would also recommend a tilt head for the monopod, but it is optional too. I have always wondered if a 3 pound camera hanging off the back of a 3 pound 70-200 made much difference other than perhaps leverage. I use a lens collar whenever possible, but also handhold such a combination too...

Best,
Todd Ferguson

PhotoKurtz Loc: Carterville, IL

I added a manfroto stablizer so mount the lens on your pod and the stabilizer goes from the lens to the pod. 3 point stability. About $85 at bnh

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

PhotoKurtz wrote:

I added a manfroto stablizer so mount the lens on your pod and the stabilizer goes from the lens to the pod. 3 point stability. About $85 at bnh

Please elaborate on exactly what it is you are speaking of here .....links??

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

gray_ghost2 wrote:

I have a Sigma 70-200 with a Sigma 2x attached, mo... (show quote)

Normally, you could/should mount the pod to the lens collar using a long Arca/Swiss plate to provide balance. For the ultimate in stability, you could/should use one of these -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/220mm-Y-ty-Telephoto-Lens-Support-Clamp-for-Arca-Hejnar-Benro-Fluid-Video-Head/172143858639?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

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cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Attach the LENS to the monopod if it has an attachment point. Also consider a RRS tilt head. Check out Really Right Stuff. Best of luck.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Basic rule: If the lens has a mounting foot then you attach the lens to either the monopod or the tripod.
This reduces the stress on the camera connection between the body and the lens.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

gray_ghost2 wrote:

I have a Sigma 70-200 with a Sigma 2x attached, mo... (show quote)

ALWAYS THE LENS MOUNT, IF THE LENS HAS ONE.