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herion
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Which RRS shoe for 70-300L ??

Just got a 70-300L lens and ordered a mount ring for it.

The mount shoe foot measures 2.5" long, and RRS recommends the L84, which is 3.6" long; I've also heard that a "better" fit is the B82, which is 2.6" long.

Is there a reason for the longer recommendation? Does the L84 give extra support when the lens is extended?

Apr 22, 2016 at 06:20 PM

Robin Smith
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Which RRS shoe for 70-300L ??

I never have needed a ring mount for mine FWIW.

Apr 27, 2016 at 03:39 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Which RRS shoe for 70-300L ??

When I owned this lens, I didn't buy a tripod ring with it because the Canon version was too expensive. I also heard too many horror stories about 3rd party mounts scratching the lens barrel.

To answer your question, I would buy the RRS recommended plate for the 70-300L

IMHO, this fine lens is light enough to use handheld.

Apr 27, 2016 at 04:11 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Which RRS shoe for 70-300L ??

I prefer the L82 plate; the L84 is a bit too long for this tripod foot.

RRS L-82 Plate

RRS L-84 Plate

Apr 30, 2016 at 11:20 AM


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