A question for the experts.... do the tripod rings for the 85~250 f/5 and
300 f/4.5 come in both left and right hand configurations? By that, I mean
which side of the lens is the knob on.... Looking around on e*bay I've
found pictures of lenses with the knob on either side, but with the "foot"
properly facing forward. What might be the reason for two configurations?
Do I need both? Which normally comes with these lenses? I bought one of
these lenses and it arrived with the ring on the wrong way, perhaps to get
the knob on the other side???? I might add it was a little difficult
getting the ring off, whereas it goes on and off quite smoothly in the
proper orientation....... I believe that I've seen mentioned on the list
that the tripod ring is the same for the 85~250 and the 300, but I don't
recall a discussion or even mention of the 'handed-ness' of the ring.
As always, enlightenment will be greatly appreciated!
P.S. My copy of the 85~250 is not really 'constant focus' over the zoom
range, thought the shift is not very large.... is this normal, a sign of
wear, or generally unheard of?
Curt
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