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BlackRapid on D810/200mm f/2 combo?

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I am right now waiting for my 200mm f/2 to be delivered, and need to order all the "extras" I'll need; the RRS LCF-15 plate, the CIR-POL plugin filter as well as some Hoya ProND 52mm filters.

But what about carrying? I know it comes with a decent carry bag, and I have space in my backpack, but here is the question;

I usually carry my cameras on a BlackRapid Sport sling, and have the RRS B2-FABF fastener on the sling, which then attahes to the L-Plate on my cameras, or the lens collar foot. Can I still do that with the 200mm f/2 lens? I see that the lens collar is at the outer end of the lens, but where is the "balance point"? Does anyone have the same setup?
 
I would think you can do what I do with my 200-400mm. The blackrapid screw that you normally insert in the tripod mount, you need to attach to the lens foot. Lens foot should be at 12 O'clock position. Second attach other end of camera strap to the left side lens strap attachment point, using a quick release strap. Where lens strap across your body and lens and camera should be level at waist height.
 
RoyC01 said:
I would think you can do what I do with my 200-400mm. The blackrapid screw that you normally insert in the tripod mount, you need to attach to the lens foot. Lens foot should be at 12 O'clock position. Second attach other end of camera strap to the left side lens strap attachment point, using a quick release strap. Where lens strap across your body and lens and camera should be level at waist height.
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I am not sure you understand how I normally carry my gear... I have the RRS B2-FABF screw-on clamp attached to the BlackRapid FastenR bolt, and attach that to the RRS L-Plates I have on the cameras.

I then carry the camera and lens with that combo, hanging upside down on my hip. On my 80-400mm I have the RRS Plate, so that I carry the whole thing with that plate attached to the BR sling.
 
Yes you can carry the combo by the lens foot only. It will take the weight if the strap and other gear will.
 
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RoyC01 said:
Yes you can carry the combo by the lens foot only. It will take the weight if the strap and other gear will.
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Sounds like you have tried this...

Is it well balanced like this?
 
The issue with a single point support is that balance will change based upon the camera attached. There is only one hole in the lens foot.

By using a heavy duty camera strap across your chest with two points of attachment you can balance any combination of lens and body just by sliding the strap on your shoulder.
 
The RRS LCF-15 lens plate for the Nikon 200mm f/2 is 115mm long, meaning I have relatively long travel on the point where I connect the RRS B2-FABN clamp. But, it is good to hear I am not the only one carrying this setup in that way...
 
Congratulations on your purchase of the 200mm. I can't help with advice on the strap. I always use a tripod with my 200mm. I never carry the camera lens on a neck strap (too heavy). My tip for you is to be careful changing the 52mm filters, they can be scratched easily and must be put in by looking at the markings pointing to front. Hope this helps.
 
Thx for the advice! I have bought the Nikon CIR-POL, and hope that Hoya's 52mm ProND filters fit as well. Do you know that?

I wish there was an adapter kit for the 200mm, so I could use my awesome FotoDiox 145mm filters. I have that kit for the Nikon 14-24mm, and the filters are excellent.
 
KillerBob said:
Thx for the advice! I have bought the Nikon CIR-POL, and hope that Hoya's 52mm ProND filters fit as well. Do you know that?

I wish there was an adapter kit for the 200mm, so I could use my awesome FotoDiox 145mm filters. I have that kit for the Nikon 14-24mm, and the filters are excellent.
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I bought the Hoya pro1digital ND4 52mm it fits but,not really dark enough for what i want to do (blur fast moving water). Thinking about getting the Hoya pro 52mm 1000x (10 stop) can't get much darker than that. I have the original version of the 200mm with no lense cap, don't know what the new one comes with. Found this cap works very well...http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/676289-REG/Don_Zeck_N10_N10_Lens_Cap_for.html

The lense really does boost your confidence level, knowing you have and are using one of the best lenses nikon has ever made.
 
I've used the Blackrapid with the D810 and smaller lenses (up to 70-200/2.8) but I never used it with the 200/2. It feels to me that this lens is just too heavy for the regular Blackrapid strap and metal screw - perhaps you're using a more heavy duty version? To this point I always carry the 200/2 in the large soft Nikon carrier it came with and then mount it onto the body when I'm on site.
 
I have used the BlackRapid/Really Right Stuff setup with my D810/500mm combo, and that worked fine. I'd never use it to get to a place, but rather when on location. I then have one camera on the strap, unless it is in my hands. My question was if it is in decent balance with the D810/MB-D12 on the end.

As for the BR strap, I use the BR Sport, which can easily hold the weight... Also the RRS clamps as well as the foot on the collar is well within tolerances.
 
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Try the Black Rapid Double Sling Strap and connect to the lens and camera body independently and all of a sudden all the weight magically stabilizes itself and it no longer is a beast of a lens.
 
tugger10 said:
Try the Black Rapid Double Sling Strap and connect to the lens and camera body independently and all of a sudden all the weight magically stabilizes itself and it no longer is a beast of a lens.
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My apologies for reviving a two year old thread, but has anybody else tried this method (Black Rapid Double Sling Strap connected to the lens and camera body independently)?

Peter.
 
Prosophos said:
tugger10 said:
Try the Black Rapid Double Sling Strap and connect to the lens and camera body independently and all of a sudden all the weight magically stabilizes itself and it no longer is a beast of a lens.
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My apologies for reviving a two year old thread, but has anybody else tried this method (Black Rapid Double Sling Strap connected to the lens and camera body independently)?

Peter.

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Hi, I don't know if this addresses your exact question but I use a sling strap connected to the lens and a secondary to the L bracket of my gripped D800. I replaced the Black Rapid several years ago with a Bos strap. The pad on the BR is always slipping from the constant up and down of the camera and the switch from landscape to portrait orientation ( I shoot sports and events) and becomes a hassle from having to readjust it all the time. The Bos is just a strap, no pad necessary as it is made from very soft and comfortable seat belt material so it can slide all it wants without becoming uncomfortable.

The dual strap connection supports the camera lens combo no matter what position you use and it also provides extra security. I am 70 and haul it around all day quite comfortably with this setup,

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ormdig said:
Prosophos said:
tugger10 said:
Try the Black Rapid Double Sling Strap and connect to the lens and camera body independently and all of a sudden all the weight magically stabilizes itself and it no longer is a beast of a lens.
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My apologies for reviving a two year old thread, but has anybody else tried this method (Black Rapid Double Sling Strap connected to the lens and camera body independently)?

Peter.
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I have been using both the BR sport as well as the dbl. strap for years now, sometimes with a camera/Nikon 200mm combo on one side. I use Really Right Stuff equipment, with an L-plate on the camera and the specific RRS plate which replaces the Nikon foot on the 200mm.

On the BR connector I have attached a screw-knob clamp from RRS, and that I connect to the 200mm collar foot.

As "backup" I use a Peak Design hand strap on the BR sling, to connect directly to the camera body.
 
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No I'm sorry but I don't. What I do have photos of and forgot to mention is a homemade wrist strap I always use. It is made of 2 cords that come with the cheaper Nikkor lens bags tied together with half blood knots and then to the camera lug on the right side of the camera. Soft, strong and comfortable. I don't use a sling strap unless I am going to be carrying my camera for a couple of hours or more. I just carry the camera with the wrist strap slipped over my wrist. It saved the day once when I looked down and my camera and hand were covered with yellow jackets. I just let go of the camera without thinking but the strap caught it!



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I really appreciate you gentleman taking the time to help.

Peter.
 
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