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Do I Need A Lens Collar? D7200 and Nikkor 55-300
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<blockquote data-quote="pnomanikon" data-source="post: 735850" data-attributes="member: 43342"><p>I am just a hobbyist photographer on a limited budget. A few years ago, I saved to buy a D-7200 as a retirement gift to myself. I love the camera, even though I'm still struggling to learn all the bells and whistles.</p><p></p><p>One of my two lenses is a Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED. <strong>However, when I use it on my tripod, it seems very "front heavy" and I'm afraid of damaging the camera body.</strong></p><p></p><p>Back in the '90s, I had a Nikon 8008s with a budget 300mm lens (Tamron or Tokina??) that had a tripod mount on the lens itself. It seemed to balance much better on the tripod.</p><p></p><p>Tripod is a "veteran" Slik U-212 with a Monfrotto #222 ball head with a pistol grip and quick-release mounts. </p><p></p><p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong> - I've looked for a lens collar, but cannot find one specifically for this lens. Should I use one to better balance the body and lens on the tripod? Is there an alternative I'm not aware of? I am retired and on limited budget, so I'd like to hopefully stay under $50 but still get a decent unit. </p><p></p><p>Thank you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pnomanikon, post: 735850, member: 43342"] I am just a hobbyist photographer on a limited budget. A few years ago, I saved to buy a D-7200 as a retirement gift to myself. I love the camera, even though I'm still struggling to learn all the bells and whistles. One of my two lenses is a Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED. [B]However, when I use it on my tripod, it seems very "front heavy" and I'm afraid of damaging the camera body.[/B] Back in the '90s, I had a Nikon 8008s with a budget 300mm lens (Tamron or Tokina??) that had a tripod mount on the lens itself. It seemed to balance much better on the tripod. Tripod is a "veteran" Slik U-212 with a Monfrotto #222 ball head with a pistol grip and quick-release mounts. [B]QUESTIONS[/B] - I've looked for a lens collar, but cannot find one specifically for this lens. Should I use one to better balance the body and lens on the tripod? Is there an alternative I'm not aware of? I am retired and on limited budget, so I'd like to hopefully stay under $50 but still get a decent unit. Thank you! [/QUOTE]
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