On 16 Jan 2003 at 19:04, Rune Tallaksen wrote: > I am considering buying this lens used for various use. Amongst other > things I plan to use my 1,4x and 2x converters. But this lens lacks a > tripod mount collar. As far as I have found out, Canon only produces a > tripod collar that fits the Mk II version. Any advices here?
As others have posted, it's the same for both versions (only the lens hood changed from integral/telescopic to bayonet-mount), and for 80- 200/2.8 & 300/4.0. That said, obtaining this collar might become one of the most challenging tasks in EOS-procurement....:)) http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_trip.htm > I would also welcome your opinions and experinces considering the use > of converters on this lens, especially regarding detorioration of > image quality. Version II of the 2x converter (those with weather-sealing) is a bit better I believe, version II of the 1.4x is identical to version I. Btw, I love my 200/2.8 (mark I) for the simple fact that it is the longest focal length that fits upright in a side pocket of my LowePro PhotoTrekker (classic, before they were called classic, but not the very first version with a fixed full-width velcro compartment). Btw2: while skiing, I autodidactically learned a new trick to steady the lens (a must after after attacking heavy moguls....;)) ....simply fold your left arm in a triangle, with your left hand grabbing your right arm or shoulder (making it a fairly solid triangle), and rest the front of the lens onto the corner of that left arm (but be careful with the focus ring)....I guess I gained at least 1, if not 2 stops that way.... I think I once even managed to grab the lens or collar or camera itself with my left hand, folded around, but somehow I can't repeat that particular trick....8-)) (might have been portrait-mode and booster specific) Willem (seriously wanting a 200/2.8 IS or even a 200/2.0 IS/DO in the same length, because the 12 ASA of Kodak infrared (Wratten #87C mounted inside, between the filmrails, no viewfinder obstruction) beats me with the 2x converter, even on the brightest sunny day) Jan -- Bye, Willem-Jan Markerink The desire to understand is sometimes far less intelligent than the inability to understand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [note: 'a-one' & 'en-el'!] * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
