Can e mount support 70-200 without rails? at DVinfo.net

Michael Bray · March 13th, 2012, 09:43 AM

Does anyone know if the e mount will support the weight of a Sony 70-200 w/LA-EA2 without using rails or any other kind of support? I've read a number of threads from users who are concerned that the e mount isn't up to the task and therefore use rails or other support out of an abundance of caution. Does anyone know for a fact if the e mount can or cannot support a 70-200 without rails or baseplate? Thanks so much!

Mike

Galen Rath · March 13th, 2012, 01:13 PM

The fact that the lens ships from Canon with a support says a lot.

Buba Kastorski · March 13th, 2012, 04:02 PM

it depends, when I shoot NEX5n, 60D or 5D i attach QR plate to the lens collar and put it on tripod, and attach camera to the lens, not the other way around, but if your camera is heavier than lens, for tripod shots i would use support.

Michael Bray · March 13th, 2012, 08:20 PM

I'm sure it goes without saying, but I should have mentioned that this would be for the FS100. I'm on the fence trying to decide if I want to purchase this camera or not and if so, what kind of accessories and support systems will be needed. From the sounds of it, looks like I'll need some rails when mounting the 70-200.

Thanks so much for your replies.

Mike

Bryan McCullough · March 14th, 2012, 11:37 AM

I use that lens often and always use a support. It's just not worth it as there are multiple points of possible failure (the e-mount and the EF adapter).

Michael Beck · March 14th, 2012, 06:39 PM

Never use a heavy lens without a support of some kind. You will break you FS100 if you hang that lens off the front with no support.

Matthew Hurley · March 19th, 2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Bray

Does anyone know if the e mount will support the weight of a Sony 70-200 w/LA-EA2 without using rails or any other kind of support? I've read a number of threads from users who are concerned that the e mount isn't up to the task and therefore use rails or other support out of an abundance of caution. Does anyone know for a fact if the e mount can or cannot support a 70-200 without rails or baseplate? Thanks so much!

Mike

The FS100 can not support a 70-200MM lens.

March 13th, 2012, 09:43 AM	#1
Michael Bray Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Byron Center, MI Posts: 128	Can e mount support 70-200 without rails? Does anyone know if the e mount will support the weight of a Sony 70-200 w/LA-EA2 without using rails or any other kind of support? I've read a number of threads from users who are concerned that the e mount isn't up to the task and therefore use rails or other support out of an abundance of caution. Does anyone know for a fact if the e mount can or cannot support a 70-200 without rails or baseplate? Thanks so much! Mike

March 13th, 2012, 01:13 PM	#2
Galen Rath Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 323	Re: Can e mount support 70-200 without rails? The fact that the lens ships from Canon with a support says a lot.

March 13th, 2012, 04:02 PM	#3
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	Re: Can e mount support 70-200 without rails? it depends, when I shoot NEX5n, 60D or 5D i attach QR plate to the lens collar and put it on tripod, and attach camera to the lens, not the other way around, but if your camera is heavier than lens, for tripod shots i would use support. __________________ I love this place!

March 13th, 2012, 08:20 PM	#4
Michael Bray Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Byron Center, MI Posts: 128	Re: Can e mount support 70-200 without rails? I'm sure it goes without saying, but I should have mentioned that this would be for the FS100. I'm on the fence trying to decide if I want to purchase this camera or not and if so, what kind of accessories and support systems will be needed. From the sounds of it, looks like I'll need some rails when mounting the 70-200. Thanks so much for your replies. Mike

March 14th, 2012, 11:37 AM	#5
Bryan McCullough Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 842	Re: Can e mount support 70-200 without rails? I use that lens often and always use a support. It's just not worth it as there are multiple points of possible failure (the e-mount and the EF adapter).

March 14th, 2012, 06:39 PM	#6
Michael Beck New Boot Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 8	Re: Can e mount support 70-200 without rails? Never use a heavy lens without a support of some kind. You will break you FS100 if you hang that lens off the front with no support.