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Arthur Morris has been pushing the 2.3 Mongoose for use with smaller lenses - I thought I was going to get one. However, in a recent blog post, Arthur says that they have stopped making the 2.3. In addition, Mongoose has removed the 2.3 from their website.
Thanks Greg and thanks for this thread. Having waded through the vast number of choices concerning heads etc, and having lurked here for months I had decided this would have been a perfect solution for a 100-400mm Canon and a big scope.
Too bad.:-C
Thanks Greg and thanks for this thread. Having waded through the vast number of choices concerning heads etc, and having lurked here for months I had decided this would have been a perfect solution for a 100-400mm Canon and a big scope.
Too bad.:-C
Robin, Have you looked at the Canadian made Jobu Jr? it is ideal for the 100-400. You can get it in Sidemount or full Gimbal mode. More info HERE. I had one which I used with the 400/5.6 and it was superb for lenses of this size/weight.
I think I will.............I'll eventually be getting a prime (500mm probably) and was hoping one gimbal head would do for everything but the concensus seems to be a full size Wimberly/Black Widow etc will not work effectively on a smaller lens like the 100-400mm and the smaller ones are, well, smaller.
Thanks again
Robin