GH4 GH4 Twisting due to heavy Nikon Lens

[Darkwing Productions]

I purchased a Nikon 28-70 f2.8 to use with my GH4, and although I love the combo, the weight of the lens is a problem. On a tripod with minimal movement everything is fine, but when I mount the combo on a 3 footed video monopod or a shoulder rig, it tends to twist since the weight of the lens is much greater than the camera itself. If I can't figure this out, I might have to go with the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 instead.

Other than an anti-twist plate, which I'd rather avoid, do I have any other options?

 

[TheDingo]

So you are not using a lens adapter with a built-in tripod mount ? ( like the Metabones Nikon G adapters )

 

[Darkwing Productions]

So you are not using a lens adapter with a built-in tripod mount ? ( like the Metabones Nikon G adapters )

Nah, I have a simple fotodix adapter

 

[TheDingo]

Nah, I have a simple fotodix adapter

Buying an adapter with a tripod mount seems to be the simplest solution. Metabones makes two Nikon non-Speed booster adapters that both have tripod mounts. The G adapter offers step-less aperture control, while the F adapter just mounts the lens.

Metabones Nikon F Lens to Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount Adapter : $99

Metabones Nikon G Lens to Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount Adapter : $139

 

[Darkwing Productions]

Would the Nikon G adapter will that allow me to use lenses like the tokina 11-16 f2.8?

 

[mcbob]

Yes it would