Buy Canon Replacement Tripod Mount Ring A II for EF 70-200 f/4L USM, White FinishCanon Replacement Tripod Mount Ring A II for EF 70-200 f/4L USM, White Finish Product Description:
- The Tripod Mount Ring A II (W) allows for better balance when mounting on a tripod.
Product Description
The Canon Tripod Mount Ring A II (W) provides additional support for your 70-200mm f/4L Lenses when mounted to a tripod. Lack of stability is no longer an issue when shooting thanks to Canon s mounting system.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
Are the cheaper non-Canon versions good enough ?
By M. D Roberts
Having unsuccessfully tried two of the cheaper non-Canon versions of this product on my Canon 70-200mm lens I was eventually forced to consider purchasing this far more expensive Canon tripod mount.Both of the cheaper versions appeared to hold/support the lens adequately but any attempt to manoeuvre the lens from portrait to landscape settings within the mount itself resulted in the tripod mount scratching the paintwork of the Canon lens. An item which I had already paid a significant amount for. Not wanting to damage my lens I explained my situation to a local camera dealer who had apparently heard about this same problem from other users.Using the genuine Canon mount was an immediate and vast improvement & it was instantly obvious that the tripod mount was specifically designed for the lens (I understand it also fits the Canon 300mm F/4 & 400mm F/5.6 as well).Manoeuvring the lens within the tripod mount was easily done without any damage & the lens also felt far more secure when being moved around from place to place - warnings having also been received that the cheaper versions were not as secure during movement and damage to the lens could possibly ensue if the lens became disconnected from the mount during the process.While I understand that some users will be quite happy with the cheaper non-Canon versions this was sadly not my own personal experience.Like many others I was reluctant and grieved to spend such an amount on the genuine Canon tripod mount in addition to the considerable outlay for the lens itself. With hindsight I feel that the tripod mount should have been provided by Canon together with the lens upon initial purchase.Perhaps it is the view from many that this lens can easily be hand-held that prevents Canon from doing this. However I personally feel that the aid to increased image quality when using a tripod/monopod is ultimately worth both the expense and convenience. This item makes such use possible. Thank you for your time.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.If you use a monopod...
By Marc Morales
If you use a monopod with your telephoto, this accessory is a must for two reasons: first, it will allow you to change your camera orientation instantly from "landscape" to "portrait" and vice versa without having to disconnect your camera from your monopod; and second, it better balances the weight of the camera and telephoto by moving the attachment point from the camera body to the telephoto lens itself. As a bonus, now that the point of attachment is in the lens rather than the camera body, it gives you a couple of inches more in your monopod height.If you buy this item, you can find it in eBay for $16 or less. I don't understand why this is worth over $100 here. It is just a metal bracket in the shape of a ring that goes around your telephoto lens. The ring itself is lightweight (4.24 oz), and of solid construction. The inside is covered with some velour-type material to reduce friction and scratching. It is not like it made with space-age materials or requires precise machining like lens-polishing.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect accessory. Ridiculous price.
By Brian C. Vanderpryt
This is a great accessory for your 70-200mm F4 lens. I tried the Canon one and the $20 ebay equivalent. There is absolutely no difference. I am a loyal Canon fan, but they should be ashamed for charging $140+ for something that should cost $20.Trust me...buy the aftermarket one.
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