Sigma 300mm 2.8 prime. (1 Viewer)

[stevo]

Hi all.

Is it possible to get a longer tripod foot & one that is higher for this lens?

ie the collar going around the lens then down to the foot.

Cheers.

Steve.B

 

[stevo]

Anybody?

Steve.

 

[flanken]

You're probably looking for the TS-41 alternate collar. http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/tripod-collar-ts-41

It's pretty similar in design to the stock collar that comes with the 50-500mm OS. I recall that the 50-500's collar was Arca-compatible, but I can't say whether this one also would be, or if it would require a separate plate.

 

[stevo]

Thanks.

Steve.

 

[seaspirit]

None of the Sigma feet is Arca compatible, i.e. would mate straight with an arca clamp. One always needs a lens plate.

After over three years with the 300 2.8 I am still shaking my head everytime I have to pack the lens up. The lens foot on that thing is a very poor design. With a Arca plate in place the hood doesn't fit in reverse for transport, so one of the two has to stay off. It's a large and heavy lens where a more substantial foot (like the replacement one can buy) would make more sense ....

Ulli

P.S> You also asked about a TC for the lens. I use the Sigma 1.4x and loss in IQ is barely noticable.

 

[stevo]

None of the Sigma feet is Arca compatible, i.e. would mate straight with an arca clamp. One always needs a lens plate.

After over three years with the 300 2.8 I am still shaking my head everytime I have to pack the lens up. The lens foot on that thing is a very poor design. With a Arca plate in place the hood doesn't fit in reverse for transport, so one of the two has to stay off. It's a large and heavy lens where a more substantial foot (like the replacement one can buy) would make more sense ....

Ulli

P.S> You also asked about a TC for the lens. I use the Sigma 1.4x and loss in IQ is barely noticable.

Thanks for the info.

Steve.:t:B