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tripod collar

B&H says of the black tripd collar [Mfr # 2888A002 • B&H # CATMRA200]:
" Works ONLY with the EF 200mm f/2.8L "II" lens."

Not ever seeing the 70-200 mm lens, should I be rest assured that the collar will fit?

B&H also say that the silver model
Mfr # 2889A002 • B&H # CATMRA which lists for $119.50 is for the EF 70-200mm f/4L, EF 300mm F/4L & 400mm f/5.6L lenses. Their is a single difference in the first manfacturing number and the B&H lettered number is different.

I know you said that the only difference is the paint, but I'm concerned.

Thanks again,

Bunny

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January 04, 2005

The EF70-200 4L USM has the option of using a tripod collar, i.e., Tripod Mount Ring A (white, #2889A002). Although this lens is so light a tripod collar is unnecessary, a collar makes tripod use easier, especially verticals. If you you want a tripod collar, you may save $40 by purchasing the Tripod Mount Ring A (black, #2888A002). It's exactly the same as Tripod Collar "A" (white) except for the black finish. The tripod collars are interchangeable between the EF70-200 4L USM, EF80-200 2.8L, EF200 2.8L USM, EF300 4L USM and EF400 5.6L USM. The Tripod Mount Ring B will not fit."<<

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January 05, 2005