Lens weight limit

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shortnstout

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Hi all,
What is the weight limit to put on an AF100?
I'm particularly interested if it'll be able to handle my canon lenses with the birger adapter. or if it could hold the zuiko 50-200mm. i'd be trying to avoid using a rail system as i travel a lot and want to go light.
 
Im not sure if it's the camera's mount or the adapter but I use lens support with my Zuiko 14-35 f2, there is obvious visible flex without it.
 
Fotojorno said:
Im not sure if it's the camera's mount or the adapter but I use lens support with my Zuiko 14-35 f2, there is obvious visible flex without it.
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I mostly use 14-35/2 for documentary shooting where I'd prefer not to use rails, but agree that it stresses the lens mount without support. Appears to be due to a combination of weight, & length.

-Bern
 
It is always a combination of weight and length, since the forces that work on the lens mount are equal to the moment (= distance*force)
 
I have no worries with my Lumix pancake 20mm :)
But yes, I am concerned about loading up that mount - especially with my new-to-me Nikon 50-300mm. Will wait for rails before I use it.

By the way, I think the whole lens flange assembly on the AF 100 body is quite robust for a small camera. Good design - very thoughtful of Panasonic.
 
Which Canon lenses are you using? I use the Novoflex adapter to mount my FD 28mm, 50mm, 85mm and 35-105mm lenses just fine.
 
So I suppose I could get a Birger and a Canon 17-55 IS on there and be OK. The 17-55 is about 1.4 lb. The sigma version is 1.25lb. These lenses are important to me because obviously i'm addicted to the constant f/2.8 and IS. No idea how heavy the birger will be, but I imagine not too bad.

I really have to avoid a rail system, I'm wondering if there is anything out there that could attach to the lens and to the top grip (like a little bungee) to hold up the lens and not get in the way of zoom or focus- hmmmm. I'd be surprised if nobody's thought of it.

Thanks everyone!
 
So I suppose I could get a Birger and a Canon 17-55 IS on there and be OK.
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If you have IS ...it aint gonna matter how much shake and play you have in an unsupported lens on a lightweight adapter.

:-)

As others have mentioned..it isnt just about weight. You really need to have your lens stable and solid on a motion picture camera because anytime you touch it to focus etc...you can make the image shift / jump ..especially with still camera lenses on a movie camera using adapters. Unlike PL lenses and PL mounts, they just are not solid.
 
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