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Kirk Collar for 300 f/4 for Monopod use

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by jklofft, May 2, 2005.

  1. jklofft

    jklofft

    2,868
    Feb 2, 2005
    Sudbury, Massachusetts
    I don't use my 300 f/4 on a tripod, but I do use it on a monopod. Will the Kirk collar gain me much?
     
    jklofft, May 2, 2005
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  2. AFS

    AFS

    3,001
    May 1, 2005
    Minnesota (formerly Florida)
    I was also wondering, as this might be one of my next lenses, is the AFS version's collar really that bad? From what i've heard its not really that good so I was thinking about the idea of an aftermarket replacement. What about an earlier AF version- how is its collar in comparison? I might get the earlier one for cost reasons.
     
    AFS, May 2, 2005
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  3. jkamphof

    jkamphof Guest

    I find the collar to be adequate on mine and not such a big deal on faster shutter speeds. Thus on a monopod the lens has not failed me yet. However I think for having full use of the lens from slow to fast (and tripod use) it may be a good idea to replace the collar over time. I think I will change the collar (to the Kirk) but in the meantime a good hunk of solid rubber suits me fine.
     
    jkamphof, May 3, 2005
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  4. kjoosten

    kjoosten

    79
    May 1, 2005
    Houston, TX
    I use the 300/4 AFS with Kirk collar on a Manfrotto 680B monopod with a Manfrotto 3232 head as modified here:

    http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/projects/index.html

    A very solid rig. I like it a lot.
     
    kjoosten, May 4, 2005
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