Designed for the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH and the Apo-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4.0 heavy Leica zoom lenses, the Tripod Collar for Select SL Lenses from Novoflex attaches quickly and achieves a stressless camera/lens balance point. The collar has an Arca-type dovetail making it compatible with the large group of manufacturers that use the Arca system of quick releases. The dovetail mounting plate also has alternative 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 female threads for those who want to attach the collar directly to the tripod head.
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Key Features
- For Heavy Leica SL Zoom Lenses
- Maintains Camera/Lens Balance Point
- Arca-Type Compatible Dovetail
- 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Female Threads
Designed for the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH and the Apo-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4.0 heavy Leica zoom lenses, the Tripod Collar for Select SL Lenses from Novoflex attaches quickly and achieves a stressless camera/lens balance point. The collar has an Arca-type dovetail making it compatible with the large group of manufacturers that use the Arca system of quick releases. The dovetail mounting plate also has alternative 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 female threads for those who want to attach the collar directly to the tripod head.
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Novoflex ASTAT-SL Reviews
This thing is great, but to get the best out of it you will need a side mount gimbal.
By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-17
First, sorry Bernie I bought mine used. About 7 years ago I had to decide between a side mount gimbal or a ball head for an around the world trip. I was planning on using a 400mm Telyt lens to photograph whales in South Austraila and ever ounce of luggage was a concern. After 6 weeks without a ball head I saw no reason to ever use one again. What makes a side mount gimbal the better solution is that when the horizontal axis passes through the camera-lens system's certain of gravity , the camera-lens stays where you point, no drag adjustment, no shift when the system is locked. Paradise. There are two ways to do this... L bracket arca rail + nodal rail arca clamp. RRS price $350. Or the Novoflex lens collar, less weight, less bulk, easier to mount. Novoflex price $230. Where it really shines is when you change from landscape to portrait you just loosen the screw clamp and twist. You will need replace the Novoflex arca plate with a square plate to correctly balance the camera-lens unit. The 1/4" NC thread mounting hole is already in place. I use the Novoflex collar with a RRS side mount gimbal $390. I also use the RRS unit with both the Leica 90-280 and 100-400 with and without extenders. To make these units balance you need to remove foot that comes with the lens and replace it with a square arca plate. The 1/4" NC thread hole is already there and if you can you will want to machine a half inch wide slot or better yet dove tail grove in the top of the plate to prevent it from twisting. Highly recommend the Novoflex Collar, but to get the best out of it you will need a side mount gimbal.
A useful clamp!
By James M
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-06-14
The collar adds a muchly improved mounting point for the SL and the 24-90 lens combination. It is not necessary for the 90-280 since it comes with a robust, non-QR mounting point but can be used instead of the standard mount. It worked well with my Novoflex and Gitzo QR's.
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Will this collar cause chaffing/abrasion on the ...
Will this collar cause chaffing/abrasion on the lens barrel?
No.
Date published: 2020-02-21
What is the inner diameter of this collar when ...
What is the inner diameter of this collar when measuring it B&H?
The Novoflex Tripod Collar for Select SL Lenses has an inner diameter of 84.8mm.
Date published: 2023-09-20
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I use gitzo ballhead. And I use leica sl24-90. I'm wondering that this collar can fit my gitzo ballhead adapter. Please answer the question. Ballhead adapter can be fit every kinds of ballhead?
The tripod color is compatible with the Leica Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 2.84.0/2490 mm ASPH lens.It has an Arca-Swiss Style plate. If you have the adapter that converts the head to Arca-Swiss style it should work.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Does this collar interfere with the zoom function ...
Does this collar interfere with the zoom function of the lens(es)? In other words, can the lens(es) still be zoomed with the collar in place?
Yes, the zoom will function as normal.
Date published: 2020-02-21
What about compatibility with any/all of the ...
What about compatibility with any/all of the Leica SL PRIME lenses? Anyone have any verified answers?
According to Novoflex's website, it works with 2 zoom lenses. I would recommend contacting them to see if it may work for the prime lenses.
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Date published: 2020-02-21
Is this collar compatible with the 16-35/3.5~4.5 ...
Is this collar compatible with the 16-35/3.5~4.5 Leica SL lens? I see that it's advertised as compatible with the 24-90 and the 90-280, but has anyone actually tried or confirmed compatibility on the 16-35 SL lens?
No, this collar will not fit on the 16-35 as the outer diameter of the 16-35 is smaller than the other two SL zooms. However you can easily adapt it to fit the 16-35 with a small piece of neoprene foam or something similar 1/2 inch wide and about 5 inches long.
Date published: 2022-09-26