But think of vibrations. Maybe rubber isn't what you want to use? I'm
thinking something with a firmer grip.
Chuck Norcutt
On 7/16/2012 11:00 AM, Chris Trask wrote:
>>
>>> At the same time, is anyone aware of other
>>> film/manual/mongrel lenses in this range that have
>>> tripod mounts? I've looked around for third-party
>>> tripod rings as well but all that seem to be available
>>> are for larger diameter Canon lenses, though I'm
>>> tempted to try modifying one to fit the Soligor
>>> 85-300/5.0 which has plenty of room to add one.
>>>
>>
>> There are lots of Canon tripod ring knockoffs on ebay at
>> under $10. They report ring diameters from 66-68.5mm with
>> the larger diameter on the 100mm macro . Seems like it
>> shouldn't be hard to adapt one. I only checked one Nikon
>> ring and it was larger and more expensive.
>>
>
> That's what I'm thinking of trying, as long as I get a metal one. The
> base end of the Soligor 85-300/5.0 is 61mm diameter, and the Canon A
> ring/collar has an inside diameter of 67mm. Some thin rubber gasket material
> should make up the difference.
>
> Chris
>
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