Great lens...bought last week....too heavy to put on camera tripod...what do I use for stand/tripod...lens heavy and hard to hold still especially when you are waiting for perfect moment. And, thank you to all those who helped me make the decision to purchase. I Great lens...bought last week....too heavy to put on camera tripod...what do I use for stand/tripod...lens heavy and hard to hold still especially when you are waiting for perfect moment. And,... » Read More Great lens...bought last week....too heavy to put on camera tripod...what do I use for stand/tripod...lens heavy and hard to hold still especially when you are waiting for perfect moment. And, thank you to all those who helped me make the decision to purchase. I « Show Less
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You need a reasonably good tripod to support it. I have a Really Right Stuff replacement foot, RRS ballhead, and a Gitzo tripod. That's overkill, probably, but it does all work well. Anyway, do a google search for 'bythom tripod 101' for a nice, introductory writeup about getting tripod/support equipment.
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I use a Kirk lens plate that replaces the Nikon plate. It is Arca Swiss compatible, so it can be placed on my ball head/tripod or monopod.
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Thanks to all of you for help with my question about this lens. From what I hear, the new Zeiss 16mm-35mm for the A7 is due out in the next few weeks. I'll wait for that one. And thank you all again...
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There is an adapter ring that screws onto the lens that allows it to attach to your camera. The lens is totally manual and will only work with the M setting on your camera. It is 4+ pounds so it is better to have a tripod as well.
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Thanks for asking.... I'd have a sturdier tripod for any/all telephoto lens. Just not good enough. The extra weight makes the tripod "slide" downward.
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Thanks to the comments here I now know why I was getting blurry photos. My lens gives unacceptable results in portrait mode, but does very well in landscape mode. Therefore it's leaving my collection and getting replaced with a 70-200mm f/4.
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Hello... To be honest, I returned the lens because I could not figure it out and I realized I bought the wrong lens... Good luck...
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I must admit that using the monopod is difficult with that lens you have to be very steady. I found that using a normal tripod was sufficient you do not need both to use it.
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Hello, That would be an impressive move with this lens! Considering it weighs about 40 pounds it would require some serious upper body strength!Thanks for the interest, UsedPhotoPro
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Congratulation on the purchase of your SX50. What an amazing gem of a camera! It seems you have solved the problem. I'm pleased that you were dealing with Gojo... A great company that always takes care of their customers. Now, you should consider getting a polarizing filter and a lens shade. If you are doing any landscapes or seascapes you will find that the polarizing filter is the most valuable tool in your bag. When you get a lens shade I strongly suggest getting the soft collapsible rubber shade. Those hard tulip shades are a waste of money. Your lens on the SX50 goes from 24mm to 1200mm. At the 24mm, wide angle setting, the rubber lens shade will vignette very slightly in the corners when the shade is mounted on one of the filter. Without a filter in place it won't vignette at all. Gojo sells both items. Just make sure you get the collapsible one. I leave my rubber lens shade on all the time. In the collapsed position it gives great added protection to the lens by acting like a rubber bumper. Your 58mm lens cap will snap right into the threads of the shade when the shade is in the collapsed position. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions on the SX50 or related topics. I am a photojournalist and I use this camera for many of my magazine features. Good luck and good shooting! massey_23@msn.com
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If you are using the telephoto lens, you have to hold the camera very still or the images will be blurry. I use the tripod or rest my elbows on something to hold the camera still.
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Tripod is solid and incredibly sturdy. Does the lens have a tripod mount? This will center the weight. Happy shooting!
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Hi William. I was able to get better hand held pictures by increasing my shutter speed. Sometimes it is not convenient to carry a tripod when the objective is to find a bee on a flower. By the time you get set up, the object is gone. I have two good tripods and will use them when I have to. I really appreciate your insight on VR and how it doesn't help in macro photography. I feel a lot better about my lens now and am getting some really good detailed shots with it. Thanks again. Ken
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It depends on how you're willing to trade-off the tripod's superb mechanical attributes with weight. I think it's pretty heavy but if you need flexibility as far as positioning the tripod and need substantive structural support, then this is a great product. The best tripod I own really. But I think it's too heavy for a long hike or a casual photo-op around town unless you plan to wear a good backpack. Hope this helps!
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Honestly, there are some available on ebay with buyer protection (but I understand why you would want to get it from the above places instead). The 70-200mm is a great lens, but if you have your heart set on this particular lens you should wait to get this one :) I just ordered one from ebay but I did my research on the seller first.
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It's a phenomenal lens ... One of my favs ! It does however have a very specific place in my lenses , meaning : it's not for everything . It's an ultra wide lens and in as much there is image distortion around the outer rim (like a bubble /fisheye but not as pronounced) ...when used correctly it's breathtaking though -- I also shoot a lot of weddings and this lens may only come out once or twice at a wedding ...maybe you're looking for something a little more rounded (productivity wise) ? You can see some sample images on my Facebook page Dreamshift Photography ...my cover photo (among others ) are with the 14mm ...if you have any further questions I'll be glad to answer them :) Jeremiah.gribble@gmail.com or dreamshift photography on Facebook :)
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The first two answers are spot on. I bought this lens because it is far less expensive and I use a tripod most of the time.
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Hi, I have the exact same lens and camera (purchased recently as an upgrade from d90), I will let you know when I do some test shots! I hope they work well together, because it is one of my fav lens. =]