The TC-ABC Tripod Collar from Vello is an easy-to-use tripod collar that's made specifically for the Canon 200mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/4, and 400mm f/5.6 lenses. The collar improves stability by redistributing the camera and lens weight. Rotating your camera from vertical to horizontal orientation is fast and effortless, and the vertical and horizontal marks on the ring assures that your camera is always in perfect alignment.
- For Select Canon EF Telephoto Lenses
- Horizontal and Vertical Camera Alignment
- Simple to Install and Remove
- Secure Fit
Vello Tripod Collar A for Canon Overview
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Vello Tripod Collar A for Canon Reviews
Works as advertised
I had been using the tripod collar from my 400mm lens on my 200mm f/2.8 lens when mounted on a star tracker for astrophotography. I no longer have the 400mm lens so I needed a new tripod collar for the 200mm lens. This Vello collar works as advertised, but I did not give it 5 stars for two reasons. First, it seemed a bit more difficult to attach the collar to the lens than with the one I had been using - getting it around the lens barrel and getting the tightening screw reconnected. Second, I like to store the 200mm lens hood in the reverse position on the lens barrel to save space, and with the new tripod collar in place, the lens hood hits the base of the collar and will not lock in place. Finally, and this is not an issue with the Vello tripod collar, but something that I had not considered. I attach the camera and lens to my star tracker using an ARCA plate, and thought that with the ARCA-type foot on this collar, I would not need to use an ARCA plate. However, the ARCA plate has safety pins on both ends to prevent the camera and lens from sliding off the bracket if it gets loose when pointing up, and the Vello tripod collar does not have the safety pins, so I still need to use an ARCA plate with the new tripod collar.
Good Purchase
I Don’t Know What The Canon Collar Is Like But This Works Well And Is Almost A Perfect Color Match
