In article <4rhav2$bu0@castle.nando.net>, len@nando.net says...
[about Kirk EZ-360 tripod mount for Nikkor 80-200mm AF]
>I agree with Johnson's comments but for me it was more trouble than it is
>worth. I sent mine back. Still looking though.

>>Roy Harrington in <31D8E644.2731@harrington.com>:
>>- I've got the big nikon 80-200mm zoom lens which is great
>>- except for the lack of a tripod mount. [long post deleted]

I have been using a Really Right Stuff camera plate with a hefty
ball-head (large old Arca B-1) succesfully, though I would not call
the rig sturdy/steady - just handy/light/compact/useable. The plate
has a lip on it that prevents the body from rotating on the plate
when shooting verticals.
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