Tripod collar for new Canon RF 100-400

Hi Guys,

Please, does anyone know any tripod collar that is compatible with the new Canon RF 100-400?

Many thanks

For testing with my RF 100-400mm, I've used a telephoto lens support like this:

https://www.amazon.com/FOTGA-Telephoto-Release-Long-Focus-Support/dp/B07DDFY3DZ

Thanks! I'll look into this.

Indeed, you're right.....the lens is not heavy, but I would rather have an extra support. Many thanks

Vsbastosx wrote:

Hi Guys,

Please, does anyone know any tripod collar that is compatible with the new Canon RF 100-400?

Many thanks

You dont need one The lens is very lite. If Canon thought you needed one they would have it for sale.

The RF 24-105 f4 L is 700G, 50g more than the rf 100-400.

If you use a collar with it, it would be unbalanced towards the body sticking out behind the tripod mount. My 24-240 is 115 grams heavier.

Vsbastosx wrote:

Hi Guys,

Please, does anyone know any tripod collar that is compatible with the new Canon RF 100-400?

Many thanks

iShoot make one for the RF100-400 , its on Amazon and eBay

Interesting, but owning a RF 100-400 from almost day one, I personally am lost on the point of this accessory.

Kokopelli_Rocks wrote:

Interesting, but owning a RF 100-400 from almost day one, I personally am lost on the point of this accessory.

I love this

Ya know Canon does not put a tp mount on the RF 24-240 at 100g more weight, damn you Canon

davel33 wrote:

Kokopelli_Rocks wrote:

Interesting, but owning a RF 100-400 from almost day one, I personally am lost on the point of this accessory.

I love this

Ya know Canon does not put a tp mount on the RF 24-240 at 100g more weight, damn you Canon

I did buy a lens hood for mine, but the lens is so light I just done see why if I  need a tripod I would not attach it to the  camera.

I use the 100-400 primarily for landscapes, a lot of long exposures, I haven’t tested how the lens performs just using the camera tripod mount though, so for me this could be something I’d use.

Sittatunga wrote:

I think that lens is OK with just an extra long Arca Swissplate on the camera body, there's enough clearance.

I could see it being useful with a monopod. Not that you really need a monopod with a lens that light during the day, but in low light it could be useful for overcoming the one-stop slower aperture.

Its light enough that you can just use an Arca plate on the bottom of the camera.

I've used it on a monopod/ballhead (wildlife) and a tripod/geared head (long exposure landscape) attached this way and its fine.

Have to say I really can't see the point of one for the RF 100-400 - I don't have any issue with it with my camera mounted to my tripod, and I've not seen the need for a monopod with this lens. Very different to my experience with both models of the EF 100-400 L - that lens DOES need a tripod collar for sure.
In fact I find it one of the attractions of the RF lens - yet more weight discarded. I love being able to carry this lens when I wouldn't have carried the (wonderful) EF L II lens.

tschroer wrote:

I have the iShoot RF140 tripod collar for my Canon RF 100-400. It fits nicely, around the three switches, and seems to be well made. I use it as a better support for the lens when handholding for bird photos. The only concern I have is that it clamps tightly to the barrel of the lens, and I wonder if the barrel (plastic) is strong enough.

Just had a look at that -

https://www.ukhp.co/products/ishoot-is-rf140-tripod-mount-ring-for-canon-rf-100-400mm-f5-6-8-is-usm?variant=39630246084711

it seems well designed and nicely made with an integrated arca mount. I’m sure the lens barrel is strong enough. However it doesn’t rotate, due to the fixed position of the switch cut-outs. This is surely one of the primary functions of a tripod collar, to allow switching between landscape and portrait orientation quickly, or even allowing it at all (on a monopod for example).  I do have the RF100-400 and in my view it’s so light at 635g that it doesn’t need a tripod collar (lighter than the RF 24-105L).  In general all my wildlife shooting is done handheld, and if I use any lens on a tripod and need to switch orientation, I use my L-bracket.