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Collar for 200mm Konica Hexanon Prime

Started May 14, 2016 | Questions
dbg07
dbg07 Regular Member • Posts: 113
Collar for 200mm Konica Hexanon Prime

I have a 200mm f/3.5 Konica Hexanon AR lens. I'm using it with my Sony A7RII. The results are really good, but I know they would be better if I could attach my lens directly to the tripod with a collar instead of attaching the camera to the tripod and letting the lens hang off the camera. The all-metal lens is heavy and introduces a moderate amount of camera shake.

Does anyone know of an aftermarket collar I could use or a custom collar shop that could help me out? I don't believe this lens shipped with a collar, so I'm looking for suggestions.

Thanks!

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neilt3
neilt3 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,008
Re: Collar for 200mm Konica Hexanon Prime

Hello , and welcome to the forum .

I'm not aware of a lens collar for that specific lens .

A good universal telephoto lens support can be bought that supports both the lens and body , and allows you to mount the whole unit with the combined centre of gravity on the tripod head .

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One such as this ;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220mm-Y-type-Lens-Support-for-Canon-Nikon-Zoom-70-200mm-70-300mm-80-200mm-Tripod-/322054550672?hash=item4afbf27490:g:t1IAAOSwxcRW-N1f

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dbg07
OP dbg07 Regular Member • Posts: 113
Re: Collar for 200mm Konica Hexanon Prime

Thanks Neil. I wasn't even aware of the Y-Type Lens Supports, so thanks for making me aware of them. I'll check them out.

BTW - Your Fllickr feed is stunning

Devin

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neilt3
neilt3 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,008
Re: Collar for 200mm Konica Hexanon Prime

No problem , and they can be used with any camera / lens combination to get the right balance for a stable set up .

And thanks for commenting on my flickr site .

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napsteru New Member • Posts: 1
Re: Collar for 200mm Konica Hexanon Prime

Hi

I got same issue. This heavy lens wasn't designed to attach tripod mount. I often use it macro for with extension tubes. At minimum focus distance front lens full extends, so you got room enough attaching Nikon 70-200 f4 third party collar for. Lens is perfectly balanced this way. Regards

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