Leica R 500mm Tripod Foot?

[gbealnz]

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On a whim, bought the R 500mm lens, and it arrived today. I am no stranger to catadioptric systems, I have used them for quite some time for astro viewing and imaging.

My query relates to how users mount the lens. There is no tripod mount on the lens which I thought there should be. While not a huge lens, nor overly weighty, having a tripod mount seemed to be an obvious thing, but no.

Anyone overcome this at all? I am about to launch into a bit of DIY but figured I'd at least ask.

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[Sandokan]

The lens is so light, that there is no strain when the camera is on a tripod and lens hanging off the front. 

Normal optical Lenses like the 280, 350 require a foot, as the camera is much lighter than the lens. 

PS. Wish the McClunies "Happy New Year" from Ravi   If they are still your neighbours? 

Edited December 31, 2024 by Sandokan

[gbealnz]

Cheers Ravi, and I appreciate that it's light(er) but still might DIY a "base" that supports both the camera, and lens.

No, moved a few years ago, packed the flying in, and we are now in town. I did run into Glen a month or so ago, not sure about Tom and Gaye.