[OM] Re: RRS clamps

[Daniel Sepke]

Ali,

RRS do make a couple of replacement collars but only for solving a specific
design issue with the collars they replace. In both cases that I can think
of they are N*kkors that upon redesign to AF-S spec got prettier but too
flexible collars thus compromising the lenses performance notably. 

If I recall correctly SRB in the UK <www.srbfilm.co.uk> do make collars
custom fitted to solve your problem (assuming I have it right that you are
looking to add a collar to a lens that doesn't have one by design or
accessory option already). Their solution is a large ring and inserts to
clamp around the lens body, solid but big. Be prepared to pay around
$100-120 for one and for it to some what bulkier than an OEM item might be.
If I got your need incorrect and you are trying to replace a lost collar
that is now hard to find on its own I would suggest that you start looking
for another model lens of a similar design that is easier to find the collar
for and adapt one to fit (the Olympus collar can be modified to the Tamron
80-200mm f2.8 lens for example).

Good luck, Dan S.

-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Ali Shah
Subject: [OM] RRS clamps

Called RRS to inquire about a tripod collar for an older lens that normally
does not come with a collar.
The guy suggested the B2pro and B86. I am a little confused...how does this
work to mount the lens on a monopod/tripod?


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