Canon Tripod mount ring

[nimthor]

Hi guys,

I am looking to get a tripod mount ring for my 70-200mm lens. Getting it from Orms will set me back R1995! But there is a generic ring available for jsut over R300. My question to you is if anybody has experience with the generic ring and if it is any good.

Thanks!
Charles

 

[bwana]

I'm guessing you got the f4 IS or the f2.8 IS? I got the much lighter plain f4 so I haven't had to get one.

Who makes the generic?

 

[nimthor]

Hi bwana,

No actually getting the F4 plain model. I want to use it piggyback on my telescope, so need the tropod ring just to distribute the weight a bit better. I am not sure who makes the generic, but you can have a look at it at http://www.dealspot.co.za/tripod-mount-for-canon-a2-w-ring-p-60173.html