Long lens carrying handle
May 7, 2019 18:37:25 #
billnikon wrote:
The tripod foot of the Nikon 200-500 does not raise up enough from the lens (in my opinion) to allow it to be easily carried by that foot. The handle helps.
This is probably the highest and best use for the OEM tripod collar on the 200-500 because as for stabilizing the lens on a support, it is highly compromised - IMO !
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May 7, 2019 20:20:48 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
imagemeister wrote:
This is probably the highest and best use for the OEM tripod collar on the 200-500 because as for stabilizing the lens on a support, it is highly compromised - IMO !
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I have been using it for two years to carry my 200-500 around Florida wetlands reserves. No issues so far. Does not seem to compromise anything, YET.
May 7, 2019 20:30:32 #
billnikon wrote:
I have been using it for two years to carry my 200-500 around Florida wetlands reserves. No issues so far. Does not seem to compromise anything, YET.
That is because you are hand holding ! - at least that is what you say ...
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May 8, 2019 05:25:15 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
imagemeister wrote:
That is because you are hand holding ! - at least that is what you say ...
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Yes, in Florida wetlands and National Preserves constantly moving is the best way to capture what wildlife is there. You must keep your equipment off tripods to maximize your chances of capturing the quick action that can occur at any moment.
Thanks for your post.
May 8, 2019 09:23:38 #
SeaBrat
Loc: St Petersburg, FL
imagemeister wrote:
Maybe nice to have a QR attachment for it ....?
Here is one with a QR attachment https://www.kirkphoto.com/straps-and-grips/super-grip-handle/super-grip-handle.html
May 8, 2019 09:37:10 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
SeaBrat wrote:
Here is one with a QR attachment https://www.kirkphoto.com/straps-and-grips/super-grip-handle/super-grip-handle.html
Nice.
May 8, 2019 11:15:14 #
billnikon wrote:
The tripod foot of the Nikon 200-500 does not raise up enough from the lens (in my opinion) to allow it to be easily carried by that foot. The handle helps.
Bill I just ordered the Nikon 200-500 5.6 vr lens. I shoot mainly sports. How do you like the focus? Is it fast on a D500 or D4 in your opinion. I have a 80-400 4.5-5.6 vr now, looking for longer reach. Be here Friday.
May 8, 2019 11:15:36 #
billnikon wrote:
Yes, in Florida wetlands and National Preserves constantly moving is the best way to capture what wildlife is there. You must keep your equipment off tripods to maximize your chances of capturing the quick action that can occur at any moment.
Thanks for your post.
Thanks for your post.
BTW, I do basicly agree with this !
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May 8, 2019 12:14:05 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Jules Karney wrote:
Bill I just ordered the Nikon 200-500 5.6 vr lens. I shoot mainly sports. How do you like the focus? Is it fast on a D500 or D4 in your opinion. I have a 80-400 4.5-5.6 vr now, looking for longer reach. Be here Friday.
The lens is faster to focus than my 300 2.8 and 200-400 f4, also, in my opinion, sharper than those two lenses. That's why I sold the other two lenses.
If handled correctly it produces beautiful images.
May 8, 2019 12:34:01 #
billnikon wrote:
The lens is faster to focus than my 300 2.8 and 200-400 f4, also, in my opinion, sharper than those two lenses. That's why I sold the other two lenses.
If handled correctly it produces beautiful images.
If handled correctly it produces beautiful images.
Thanks Bill.
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