Re: [APML] using a nikon 400 f2.8

["Brian" <focus@linkus.net>]

Hi Tom,
Thanks.  I was looking at the lens the other day and was trying to figure
where to put the rings.  Which rings did you use buy?
thank you
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Diana <tomdiana@means.net>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] using a nikon 400 f2.8


> Brian,
>
> I'd say yes.  I have a Pentax 400/2.8 and have noticed some flexure with
> long exposures (especially when the lens was positioned off center).  I
> don't know if the Nikon is as massive as the Pentax (13 lb.) but it is too
> much for the standard tripod mount.  I've added a pair of rings and this
> works much better.
>
> Tom
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian <focus@linkus.net>
> To: astro-photo@seds.org <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Date: Friday, February 09, 2001 10:25 PM
> Subject: [APML] using a nikon 400 f2.8
>
>
> >Hello Guys,
> >Will I need to support a Nikon 400 f2.8 lens?  It has one of those
rotating
> >grips.  I was thinking I would need some rings or some support.
> >thanks guys
> >Brian
> >
> >
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