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Jocke · 27 September 2011, 06:34 AM

A problem with zoom lenses when you wear the camera upside down is it will slide out.

Here is how it looks when it's at the wide angle.

And with full tele.

Then I have got this little gadget called Lens Band, $9 include shipping to Sweden.

You put it this way at the lens and now it can't slide.

Then pull it down to the zoom ring and you are ready to shoot.

Damn, this thing really works.

dysondiver · 27 September 2011, 06:46 AM

its a rubber band ,, get them from an office supply , save a fortune ,,, or those silicone bands kids wear as bracelets these days ,,, or cut a loop of rubber fron a suitable sized inner tube , matbe a motor bike , or a wheel barrow ,,,
ive saved a fortune , not much closer to a 168/08 ,
just thinking outloud
or a strip of neopreene , could double as a matte box as well

HYDROMAROC · 27 September 2011, 06:47 AM

Wouldn't a "live strong" band for $1 have worked too?

masterserg · 27 September 2011, 06:54 AM

Or version II of the same lens which comes with a lock switch at 18mm :)

Mine does not creep at 18 anyway ... it does at the mid range though ...

Jocke · 27 September 2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

its a rubber band ,, get them from an office supply , save a fortune ,,, or those silicone bands kids wear as bracelets these days ,,, or cut a loop of rubber fron a suitable sized inner tube , matbe a motor bike , or a wheel barrow ,,,
ive saved a fortune , not much closer to a 168/08 ,
just thinking outloud
or a strip of neopreene , could double as a matte box as well

I made the $9 buck easier.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HYDROMAROC

Wouldn't a "live strong" band for $1 have worked too?

I believe they are wrong size.

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

Or version II of the same lens which comes with a lock switch at 18mm :)

Mine does not creep at 18 anyway ... it does at the mid range though ...

I guess after some years of wearing it will slide from 18mm too.

Dr.Brian · 27 September 2011, 08:26 AM

An elegant solution for a common problem!

kyle L · 27 September 2011, 08:28 AM

You couldn't just use a rubber band?

Grumpy Badger · 27 September 2011, 08:39 AM

Cool! I take it you've done this post to qualify for the free one they give you if you publish a positive review!?!

GradyPhilpott · 27 September 2011, 09:25 AM

Fortunately, my 18-200mm lens has the lock.

I'm not sure if those bracelets are sized right, but the lens creep is a significant issue for owners of the first version.

airball7 · 27 September 2011, 09:29 AM

I bought the II just for the Lock 18, which is epically stupid considering I never once had any creep. Now the II is here and the bayonet sticks, but not badly enough that I feel like mailing it into Nikon and being without the lens for however long that is. I got what I deserved.

brkanand · 27 September 2011, 09:32 AM

Useful info. Thanks for sharing

rfknauss · 27 September 2011, 09:32 AM

Nice gadget Jocke.

TheVTCGuy · 27 September 2011, 09:33 AM

Jocke, if you're having problems with your tele-lens remaining at full throw... I think a rubber band is kind of an extreme solution. I mean, don't they have pills for that now?

STEELINOX · 27 September 2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Jocke, if you're having problems with your tele-lens remaining at full throw... I think a rubber band is kind of an extreme solution. I mean, don't they have pills for that now?

Dilemma · 27 September 2011, 10:19 AM

Canon has a twist ring on their 100-400 that works great.

matt4hand · 27 September 2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Jocke, if you're having problems with your tele-lens remaining at full throw... I think a rubber band is kind of an extreme solution. I mean, don't they have pills for that now?

Nice one Paul!!!

pawnshopkiller · 27 September 2011, 10:50 AM

some people want the best in life. They don't buy a #%*ing rubber band when they need a specialized part.

You guys are so cheap sometimes.

Johny · 27 September 2011, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Jocke, if you're having problems with your tele-lens remaining at full throw... I think a rubber band is kind of an extreme solution. I mean, don't they have pills for that now?

MonBK · 27 September 2011, 09:15 PM

For only $1.50 more you could have had the real thing.

dysondiver · 27 September 2011, 09:43 PM

gods , ive just realisd , im a cheapskate.

esm · 27 September 2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

For only $1.50 more you could have had the real thing.

Real cash or the credit card?

Jocke · 28 September 2011, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Jocke, if you're having problems with your tele-lens remaining at full throw... I think a rubber band is kind of an extreme solution. I mean, don't they have pills for that now?

Are you talking about those blue pills that you usually eat for breakfast?

27 September 2011, 06:34 AM	#1
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27 September 2011, 06:54 AM	#4
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27 September 2011, 09:25 AM	#9
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,350	Fortunately, my 18-200mm lens has the lock. I'm not sure if those bracelets are sized right, but the lens creep is a significant issue for owners of the first version. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 September 2011, 06:46 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	its a rubber band ,, get them from an office supply , save a fortune ,,, or those silicone bands kids wear as bracelets these days ,,, or cut a loop of rubber fron a suitable sized inner tube , matbe a motor bike , or a wheel barrow ,,, ive saved a fortune , not much closer to a 168/08 , just thinking outloud or a strip of neopreene , could double as a matte box as well

27 September 2011, 06:47 AM	#3
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	Wouldn't a "live strong" band for $1 have worked too?

27 September 2011, 08:28 AM	#7
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	You couldn't just use a rubber band?

27 September 2011, 09:29 AM	#10
airball7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Spencer Location: United States Watch: Zenith Daytona Posts: 592	I bought the II just for the Lock 18, which is epically stupid considering I never once had any creep. Now the II is here and the bayonet sticks, but not badly enough that I feel like mailing it into Nikon and being without the lens for however long that is. I got what I deserved.

27 September 2011, 09:32 AM	#11
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	Useful info. Thanks for sharing

27 September 2011, 09:32 AM	#12
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	Nice gadget Jocke. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

27 September 2011, 09:33 AM	#13
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Jocke, if you're having problems with your tele-lens remaining at full throw... I think a rubber band is kind of an extreme solution. I mean, don't they have pills for that now?

27 September 2011, 10:19 AM	#15
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170	Canon has a twist ring on their 100-400 that works great.

27 September 2011, 10:50 AM	#17
pawnshopkiller Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Roscoe Location: florida Watch: 16618 Posts: 646	some people want the best in life. They don't buy a #%*ing rubber band when they need a specialized part. You guys are so cheap sometimes.

27 September 2011, 09:43 PM	#20
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	gods , ive just realisd , im a cheapskate.

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