Sigma Lens Foot

tomkeet
Posted 19/01/2009 - 15:45 Link
I know this might sound a bit trivial. But, after hopefully sorting out my support issues for my K10D/Sigma 50-500 combination, has anyone notice that there is very slight movement between the lens and lens foot on the Sigma 50-500, no matter how tight the lock is.
Regards, Tom

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Gwyn
Posted 19/01/2009 - 16:36 Link
I can't say I have to be honest. Once it is locked in place on my tripod it is locked in place, no movement to be seen.
I still use either a cable release or remote for taking the picture though when I can. Not always possible of course, and even then the pictures are generally sharp.
tomkeet
Posted 19/01/2009 - 16:56 Link
On mine you can feel very slight movement between the front of the foot and the lens when it’s locked onto the tripod/head.
Sorry I know it’s trivial but any movement on a distant subject could be noticeable.
I also use a remote were possible (pity mines just died)!
Regards, Tom

K-1ii,K-3iii's.
SMC PENTAX-F 1:2.8 28mm, HD Pentax-D FA* 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW,
SMC PENTAX-D FA MACRO 1:2.8 100mm WR,
SMC PENTAX-DA* 1:4 300mm ED [IF] SDM,
SMC PENTAX-FA* 1:4 600mm IF & ED,
HD PENTAX -DA 1.4x AW AF REAR CONVERTER,

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beachboy2
Posted 20/01/2009 - 10:50 Link
Absolutely no movement on mine. And it is not over tightened.
bb2

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tomkeet
Posted 20/01/2009 - 12:29 Link
Thanks for the info Beachboy2, may take the foot of the lens and have a further look!
As I mentioned it is only very slight.
Regards, Tom

K-1ii,K-3iii's.
SMC PENTAX-F 1:2.8 28mm, HD Pentax-D FA* 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW,
SMC PENTAX-D FA MACRO 1:2.8 100mm WR,
SMC PENTAX-DA* 1:4 300mm ED [IF] SDM,
SMC PENTAX-FA* 1:4 600mm IF & ED,
HD PENTAX -DA 1.4x AW AF REAR CONVERTER,

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