Low Light Lens
Jan 21, 2013 10:33:50 #
My wife bought me a Tamron AF 70-200 F 2.8 Macro lens for Christmas. This lens has heft. You definitely do not want to take this on a hand held casual shoot op. I think I like it, but it's going to take some getting used to. You know it's a brute when you see a separate tripod support connection up the lens a few inches. I will take any advice I can get on how to best handle this beast.
Jan 21, 2013 10:45:49 #
If you think thats a beast, then its a good thing she didn't get you a birding lens like a Sigma 50-500mm. Your lens is about the smallest available with an accessory tripod collar.
Jan 21, 2013 12:39:33 #
Im not sure that its possible with this lens, since I don't shoot a nikno, but for handholding, is the tripod mount removable...that should remove some of the excess weight. I do this all the time with my 50-200mm lens.
Jan 21, 2013 12:49:55 #
I think this is a lens that will more often than not require a good tripod, like Manfroto. I think the tripod hook up is removeable and would be a reduction in weight, but I don't think it's a hand held with or without the extra weight.
Cdouthitt wrote:
Im not sure that its possible with this lens, since I don't shoot a nikno, but for handholding, is the tripod mount removable...that should remove some of the excess weight. I do this all the time with my 50-200mm lens.
Jan 21, 2013 12:58:01 #
yeah, if you're shooting in the upper mm range, but anything less than 135mm you should be able to handhold, especially if the lighting is good. Lenses likes these, it's important to remember good shooting techniques for handholding.
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-avoid-camera-shake
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-avoid-camera-shake
Jan 21, 2013 15:58:43 #
Actually, the weight of the 70-200 is within of an ounce of the 50-500. The 70-200 weighs 4.2 pounds and the 50-500 weighs 4.3 pounds.
Cdouthitt wrote:
Im not sure that its possible with this lens, since I don't shoot a nikno, but for handholding, is the tripod mount removable...that should remove some of the excess weight. I do this all the time with my 50-200mm lens.
Jan 22, 2013 09:15:59 #
Jan 22, 2013 09:41:12 #
i don't know why you call out a beast. the gear i use is heavier than that (5dm3,70-200L IS,580 Flash with bracket) handheld. You may want to let it dangle by the soulder or neckstrap until you want to use it or use a mono pod.Also,I don't consider myself a strong person.with time you'll get use to it.
Jan 22, 2013 17:22:16 #
Hi, I don't know about that lens, but it sounds like it weights in about the same as the Canon L lens and I have to put a wrist guard on if I plan to use it very much otherwise my left wrist gets so sore I can hardly use it for a few days. This is without tripod.
Jan 22, 2013 17:47:25 #
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Jan 22, 2013 18:08:35 #
washy
Loc: Dorset UK
hamtrack wrote:
Actually, the weight of the 70-200 is within of an ounce of the 50-500. The 70-200 weighs 4.2 pounds and the 50-500 weighs 4.3 pounds.
Cdouthitt wrote:
Im not sure that its possible with this lens, since I don't shoot a nikno, but for handholding, is the tripod mount removable...that should remove some of the excess weight. I do this all the time with my 50-200mm lens.
There is a lot of difference in holding a 11inch long 500mm that weighs 4.5 pounds and holding a 6inch long 200mm that weighs almost the same, ever heard of a fulcrum
Jan 22, 2013 18:12:31 #
washy
Loc: Dorset UK
why is it a lot of photographers think they have to hand hold. ? Unless I go out with a smaller than a 70mm i always use a monopod or a tripod, is, os or what ever. Is it a macho thing? Camera shake destroys good pics
Jan 22, 2013 18:19:25 #
With the hood itis 11" or without 8". But the weight is almost the same. I have a monopod and a tripod, so I should be able to handle the weight and shake factor. When one does reach the 80 range, the bulls eye becomes more elusive. I appreciated the 6 tips and had never seen them before. Made eminent sense and reminded me of carrying an M-1 for a couple of years. I doubt that I could hit 4 out of 5 bulls eyes at 500 yards today.
washy wrote:
quote=hamtrack Actually, the weight of the 70-200... (show quote)
Jan 22, 2013 19:29:44 #
i handhold a 70-200mm 2.8 3 or 4 times a week...you get used to it.
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