Support for Nikkor 80-200mm lens

[Lor]

If I purchased a Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 for my 35mm adapter, what sort of support do I need so that it will not ruine the thread on my 35mm adapter and my camera?

 

[lovetrumpsfear]

http://geardear.com/longlenspics.html

Several mfr's make them, that's one of the cheaper solutions. Zacuto makes one as well, but it's about $350.

 

[Lenilenapi]

geardear is good , but don't over tighten the screw that tightens to the rails, mine split as a result. Still I recommend it. I don't use the strap that goes around the lens though, just the support.

 

[Lor]

Thanks for the response. I'll check out the GearDear. At this point, I do not plan to buy anything from Zacuto.

 

[Joseph Stunzi]

Redrock makes a lens support as does Zacuto. I recommend both.

 

[LuckyStudio 13]

You dont need support for 80-200, the lens is not that heavy. How do I know ? I own the lens. But, if you insists, just get this cheap one from cavision

 

[lovetrumpsfear]

Thanks for the response. I'll check out the GearDear. At this point, I do not plan to buy anything from Zacuto.

Is that an issue with price (a valid objection for many indie filmmakers), or some other beef with the Z?

 

[Lor]

You dont need support for 80-200, the lens is not that heavy. How do I know ? I own the lens. But, if you insists, just get this cheap one from cavision

Thanks! I'll definitely check the Cavision version. It looks within my price range.

 

[Joseph Stunzi]

That Cavision one looks poorly constructed. Get Redrock's if you want low cost with good build quality.

 

[Lor]

Is that an issue with price (a valid objection for many indie filmmakers), or some other beef with the Z?

Yes. If I have the money I would buy everything made by Zacuto and none of the cheap stuff I've purchased in the past that makes my life misearable. That being said, I would not be able to buy Zacuto's product for a long long time. I would find a comparable alternatives to Zacuto's product.

 

[Lor]

That Cavision one looks poorly constructed. Get Redrock's if you want low cost with good build quality.

Are you referring to this?

 

[Joseph Stunzi]

Yup. that's the one. For $100 it looks pretty solid and simple.

 

[LuckyStudio 13]

Its just a piece of alluminium block to rest the lens not a mission critical piece of equipment. I wouldnt want to spend extra $35 just for the redrock name, not to mention their OUTRAGEOUS shipping charges.

 

[Joseph Stunzi]

outrageous shipping charges? I've never had any problems personally. And I enjoy the availability of everyone over at Redrock!

 

[LuckyStudio 13]

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=140149&highlight=redrock+shipping

 

[Joseph Stunzi]

That's a simple email to Brian my friend. He can set that straight.

 

[bvalente]

LuckyStudio

you should check our shipping charges now - now they are extremely reasonable - especially fedex ground within the continental US

My own personal experience is yes, you can get away without having a lens support if you aren't moving your camera much, but I would much prefer to have it supported


Brian

 

[aurantaurant]

Is that lens an Auto Focus?

 

[Joseph Stunzi]

Yes, but the 80-200 has manual aperture ring on the outside. The 70-200 VR (new boy) doesn't have a manual ring. I love the 80-200. Both 70-200 and 80-200 have autofocus... not much good for adapter use obviously... but great when you wanna slap it on your D90 or something.

 

[bvalente]

True - G type lenses do not have an aperture ring. That's why the older 80-200 are great solutions for adapters, and less expensive to boot


Brian