Rokinon Lenses on AF100 would need Support or not

[Pete26]

I am very excited to get the Rokinon kit in couple of days. Please share your view whether or not a lens support is needed for using Rokinons with the AF100. If yes, what are some good and cheap lens support mounts. I am getting the lenses with Canon EF mount, not sure how that looks and serves the purpose of lens support or not.

 

[Matthew B]

The Rokinons are not heavy or long enough to warrant a lens support, you'll just be adding extra bulk. Unless of course you have a really bad lens adapter with a lot of play.

 

[mcbob]

not

 

[little bobby]

The D|Support sold through Jag35 is a nice, affordable solution (http://jag35.com/dsupport.html)

Manfrotto also has an affordable lens support (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/853881-REG/Manfrotto_SYMPLA_MVA514W_Lens_Support.html) as well as ikan (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/890555-REG/ikan_ELE_LS_Lens_Support.html)

I have the 35mm Rokinon cine lens and I do not use a support.

 

[Pete26]

Thank you everyone for your comments. For now I would not worry to put a lens support. But will assess the need after I start using the kit.

 

[EndCredits]

Hell I don't even use lens support on my Tamron 70-200. The AF100 is more than strong enough for it. Anything bigger I definitely would.

 

[Rod Pike]

Panasonic quote 1000gms as the max unsupported lens weight. But I would think the other dynamic to consider might be length. Managing the stability of a physically long lens may require extra support- it becomes a long lever on the mount.
Cheers!
Rod