What should I do if I feel top-heavy after using a super telephoto lens?

It is normal to feel top-heavy when shooting with a super telephoto lens.

Often this situation is not obvious when you hold it in your hand. When mounted on a tripod, it feels very top-heavy.

First of all, the weight of the body and the weight of the lens are not equal. Everyone has learned the lever principle of physics, so it is not difficult to understand this. Taking Canon as an example, it is estimated that the only one that can hold down the 70-200mm lens is the 1DX. But the weight of the camera and the weight of the lens are really unbearable for weak photographers like us. If the focal length of the "bird shooting" is longer, the 1Dx will not be able to hold it down. At this time, it is also difficult to hold it, and a tripod must be used.

This problem can be overcome. When holding it, because the front and back hands, one hand on the lens body, and one hand on the camera are equivalent to holding the camera at two points, the equipment only feels bulky, but it does not feel top-heavy. But after putting it on the tripod, the principle of the lever is that it is obviously heavier in the front and lighter in the back. At this time, you can put weight on the tripod to balance the lever. The small hook on the lower side of the center of the tripod is specially designed for stable load-bearing.

So it is really a super telephoto lens. If you give up hand-holding and load the tripod, the above problems will be solved. I hope my answer can clear up your doubts.

When shooting with a super telephoto lens, it is normal to feel top-heavy.

Often this situation is not obvious when you hold it in your hand. When mounted on a tripod, it feels very top-heavy.

This problem can be overcome. When holding it, because the front and back hands, one hand on the lens body, and one hand on the camera are equivalent to holding the camera at two points, the equipment only feels bulky, but it does not feel top-heavy. But after putting it on the tripod, the principle of the lever is that it is obviously heavier in the front and lighter in the back. At this time, you can put weight on the tripod to balance the lever. The small hook on the lower side of the center of the tripod is specially designed for stable load-bearing.

So it is really a super telephoto lens. If you give up hand-holding and put a weight on the tripod, the above problems will be solved.

Super telephoto, this is the key point, circle it. Today’s lenses are not just the three main portrait lenses of 16-35, 24-70, and 70-200, there are also many super telephoto lenses, and even super telephoto fixed focus lenses!

Just look at this Nikon 500mmF4. The lens body is 391mm, very long, and the diameter is 139mm, very thick. I want to install it on the D5 but I still can’t control it. It’s normal for it to be top-heavy! After all, unless the entry-level full-frame body is a bit top-heavy when paired with an ordinary full-frame lens, normal flagship-level and professional-level bodies do not feel top-heavy! It’s just that it’s top-heavy except using these huge lenses!

What to do if you are top-heavy? It’s very simple. If it’s an ordinary lens, it can be hand-held. There are also quick-release plate screws under the body that can be stuck on a tripod. Extra-long lenses, including the 70-200, have already been user-friendly and have quick-release plate screws on the lens body. The interface is not stuck on the body, but on the lens body, which can effectively prevent head tilt! What's more, the weight of these ultra-long lenses is one thing. Not many people can do it hand-held, so just stick to a tripod!

If you have a telephoto lens and you are not a top-end body, Nikon d series and Canon 1d series both have this feeling. I usually hold the lens tripod ring to find balance

What to do, what can be done? Ninja, I really don’t understand why you ask such a question. I think everyone who has finished elementary school should know this kind of common sense, right?

First of all, you are talking about the telephoto lens.

If the top-heavy situation you mentioned occurs, then firstly, congratulations on you are still on the earth, and secondly, congratulations on you, you are a normal human being. Third, congratulations. The lens you bought is genuine, not a toy.

The solution is very simple, just leave it there and let it eat dust.

Dear, I want to ask, You can afford both the machine and the telephoto, so do you still care about the cost of which tripod?

Brother, we are not short of money, okay?

Use a tripod to hang heavy objects! Hand shot at the end of the shot!

Holding the Sigma 156C doesn’t feel like you said. It’s not smooth when I lift it for a long time (if it takes more than a minute, I’ll give up on the flying version). When I put it on the gimbal, it’s top-heavy and the tail-light, so I have to adjust it slightly. The gimbal should be parallel. Today, I hold a few pictures yesterday.

You need a good tripod. When shooting, hang a bag or something of some weight under the tripod. Generally a good tripod is not needed. If you don't have a tripod, it's best to have a cushion in the middle of the lens. Adjust your anxiety and get a good view before shooting

Answer: If you don’t have a top-end telephoto lens, Nikon d series and Canon 1d series have this feeling. I usually use a hand-held lens tripod ring. balance. The long head is equipped with a tripod, and there is a hanging groove under the tripod head, which can be hung with heavy objects to stabilize the tripod.

Nothing is a problem if you develop good arm strength