Lens collar doesn't tighten enough
Apr 30, 2019 08:54:55 #
In the hardware store, you may find little felt pads that are used to quite slamming cabinet doors or to place on the bottom of objects that will be placed on furniture (glass vase on nice wood table).
We use them on chair legs to protect our hardwood floors. They come in a variety of sizes and are "peel and stick".
One or more of these inside the collar should do the trick and also protect the lens from scratches as well.
We use them on chair legs to protect our hardwood floors. They come in a variety of sizes and are "peel and stick".
One or more of these inside the collar should do the trick and also protect the lens from scratches as well.
Apr 30, 2019 09:23:50 #
gym wrote:
A while back, I purchased a Fotodiox Pro Lens collar for my 100mm Canon macro lens. Though it works, it doesn't tighten down enough to prevent slippage and I find myself constantly having to adjust it. I thought about removing the collar and putting some tape inside it so that it would naturally be tighter when it closes, but I'm not sure what to use.
Anyone else have a similar problem with third party collars?
Anyone else have a similar problem with third party collars?
I am interested in this topic as I have several hoods that don’t fit right and they are name brand that came with the lens. One falls off and another is so tight that I can’t get it on!
Apr 30, 2019 10:28:32 #
gym wrote:
A while back, I purchased a Fotodiox Pro Lens collar for my 100mm Canon macro lens. Though it works, it doesn't tighten down enough to prevent slippage and I find myself constantly having to adjust it. I thought about removing the collar and putting some tape inside it so that it would naturally be tighter when it closes, but I'm not sure what to use.
Anyone else have a similar problem with third party collars?
Anyone else have a similar problem with third party collars?
Is there a Canon lens collar available. I always run into trouble with third party ad ons.
Apr 30, 2019 11:15:07 #
BobHartung wrote:
Is there a Canon lens collar available. I always run into trouble with third party ad ons.
Yes. Check out B&H or Adorama
Apr 30, 2019 11:21:30 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
A thin strip of velcro, or really any type of shim material, tape, fabric, a rubber band.... any will work and be invisible from outside.
Someone's is having a TURD party, oh my!!!!
Someone's is having a TURD party, oh my!!!!
Apr 30, 2019 11:26:53 #
Plumbers' Teflon tape works very well. I've used it a number of times. It adheres to the collar, can be layered, and comes off very easily. I keep several rolls in my tool boxes, and in my workshop. Indispensable stuff.
You can also use foam tape, but you need to find some that's thin enough. I've used it to reline Mamiya prism finders.
You can also use foam tape, but you need to find some that's thin enough. I've used it to reline Mamiya prism finders.
Apr 30, 2019 11:33:00 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
I just read all of the suggestions posted. While many will work for awhile , what happens when the collar stretches and reaches the breaking?
I would just bite the bullet and buy the O.E.M. collar.
I would just bite the bullet and buy the O.E.M. collar.
Forgive me but I just can't imagine the collar stretching and reaching the breaking......whatever, point maybe? All of the suggestions seem workable to me, some more than others but the thought of the collars stretching is beyond my imagination.
Dennis
Apr 30, 2019 11:37:11 #
boberic wrote:
Difference in price for the fotodiox vs Canon lens collars is about $100. If you can't afford 100 bucks to put an OEM attachment on an expensive L glass lens, get another hobby. Third party collars just might scape up the finish on that lens to make it hard to sell if you ever want to sell it.
I can't imagine some type of soft shim such as a piece of thin cardboard that comes with new shirts would ever scrape up the lens. In fact it almost stretches credulity as to even being a possibility. Same with tape on the inside of the collar. Where is the scratching going to come from?
Some of us honestly do not have the $100.00 you are talking about. So what? The OP should get another hobby because he doesn't do something the same way you would do it? I think not.
Dennis
Apr 30, 2019 12:48:50 #
Apr 30, 2019 13:19:11 #
Or, you could just buy the Canon version, which will work without modification. You get what you pay for.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
Apr 30, 2019 13:27:11 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
I've even used leather strips cut from old belts to fill a bad matchup to put a lens on a tripod that is large enough to need it, but I didn't have the proper collar to fit. I have one big ole Tokina that is setup permantly that way. Collar, leather belt shim and lens have been together for about 3 yrs. now, still nice and tight/firm, no wobble, no damage, and looks fine. Aluminum foil or shimstock, paper, thin cardboard, thin lexan, the list of "gap fillers" is nearly endless. I've never had a collar "blowout", stretch, or damage a lens. Whenever in DIY mode, you just have to think it through, front to back.
Apr 30, 2019 13:34:13 #
a thin oring of the right diameter would tighten things up .your local car shop should have a bunch of left over o rings .
Apr 30, 2019 13:38:02 #
isn't it nice to have a lovely looking jury rigged cheap item on your camera? now it will look exactly like what it is........CHEAP!!
tradio wrote:
In the hardware store, you may find little felt pads that are used to quite slamming cabinet doors or to place on the bottom of objects that will be placed on furniture (glass vase on nice wood table).
We use them on chair legs to protect our hardwood floors. They come in a variety of sizes and are "peel and stick".
One or more of these inside the collar should do the trick and also protect the lens from scratches as well.
We use them on chair legs to protect our hardwood floors. They come in a variety of sizes and are "peel and stick".
One or more of these inside the collar should do the trick and also protect the lens from scratches as well.
Apr 30, 2019 13:46:12 #
foathog wrote:
isn't it nice to have a lovely looking jury rigged cheap item on your camera? now it will look exactly like what it is........CHEAP!!
Have you ever considered that many people are able to effect a change without it looking cheap. Whatever the OP uses to tighten up the lens collar I suspect he will be able to cut it to just inside the width of the collar so that when tightened it will not show at all. Perhaps you would leave an inch or two sticking out the sides but that does not mean that everyone would do it in that sloppy manner.
A question, why are most of your posts negative in nature? If the lens collar tightening procedure ends up looking like the ugliest thing on the planet what business is that of yours? Are you going to see it. Would it bring any discredit or shame upon you personally. Why can't you just be happy that the OP has some workable suggestions that he can use to solve his problem? Yet you somehow feel the need to diminish the OP and the suggestions given to him by others trying to help.
Dennis
Apr 30, 2019 14:05:31 #
Mr Bill 2011
Loc: southern Indiana
olemikey wrote:
A thin strip of velcro, or really any type of shim material, tape, fabric, a rubber band.... any will work and be invisible from outside.
Someone's is having a TURD party, oh my!!!!
Someone's is having a TURD party, oh my!!!!
a single strip of black electrical tape across the inside of the collar should do the trick; just stick it on and trim with a razor blade.
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