canon 60d+70-200 L IS F4 do i need a grip?

Hi,

I am going to buy a 70-200 L IS F4 for my 60D and I didn't had a chance to hold for long period of time the 60d+70-200 L IS F4 so I don't know if I would need to buy a grip or not, what do you recommend?

I have now the 15-85IS with the 60D and I don't feel the need for grip.

If I am going to buy a grip what is better, AA rechargeable batteries or LP-E6 Lithium Battery?

When I will take pictures with my tripod do I connect the camera to it or the lens?

Help will be appreciated.

You decidedly don't need a "grip" for that. In fact, relying on a grip gets you into bad techniques. You need to be using your left hand under the lens to support it (this applies for any lens, actually), while the right hand just steers and presses the buttons. If you rely on your right hand to support the camera and lens, grip or no grip, you'll be shakier than if you have the left hand under the lens. I shoot a lot with my 70-200 2.8 IS and 100-400 on my 7D or 5D2, no grip for either, and no problems over long periods of time.

I have grips for each of my bodies but I only "Need" them if I am shooting an event and will need the extra power and side oriented grip for Portraits.

Otherwise why carry it around?

The 70-200 IS F4 is a light lens and easy to hand hold all day , I don't think you need a grip to balance out the lens and camera , I don't like the added weight of a grip but a lot of people do , check out this poll https://photography-on-the.net …40856&highlight​=poll+grip.

With a telephoto lens I like to connect via a lens collar , you can find some very cheap ones on ebay just make sure they are a metal mount ie http://www.ebay.com.au …41520d6d4c#ht_6​075wt_1084, the orginal Canon one are way over priced .

Thank you guys for quick response and what about mounting them on a tripod? Do I connect the camera or the lens?

The 70-200mm 4.0 is small enough and light enough that you don't need to buy the optional tripod mount ring. The ring is nice to have but not a necessity.

I think it really comes down to personal preference..I have large hands and can't stand my 40D without a grip...feels way too small..

Not to mention it gives you a nice little workout while you shoot

I ended up getting the tripod ring for the f/4 IS. Its more balanced when hanging it from the Black Rapid. Also when using in on a tripod or monopod its better balanced. But when I am just holding it and shooting it hand held a lot, I take the collar off.

lucasmcd wrote in post #14068164
With a telephoto lens I like to connect via a lens collar , you can find some very cheap ones on ebay just make sure they are a metal mount ie http://www.ebay.com.au …41520d6d4c#ht_6​075wt_1084, the orginal Canon one are way over priced .

Is those type of mount rings safe enough?

ferrarious wrote in post #14073399
Is those type of mount rings safe enough?

I opted to spend the $80 on a genuine one. I'm not risking a $1200 lens on a $10 tripod collar. If I can afford the lens, I should be able to afford another $80 for the real thing. Then, no worries.

ferrarious wrote in post #14073399
Is those type of mount rings safe enough?

to answer your question yes it is safe. the metal is different but the locking nut will hold your lens in position.

others like having oem accessories since the build quality is of a higher quality. you just have to ask yourself will it significantly improve what you are trying to achieve?

tripod lens rings? not for me.

No, you don't need a grip