Looking at the 24-105Z and 35L VCM, Canons definition of 'IQ compromise' might differ from the one used by the Canon-is-doomed crowd. Vignetting and distortion aren't anathema anymore.
First you posted, "Z-series lenses are supposed have an aperture ring ....." then when I pointed out that it does, you edited your post to something even more asinine. You're evidently blind, must make using any camera and lens a real challenge for you. Good luck!
I'm using a Kirk LP-71 lens plate on stock Canon foot. No twisting, 1/4", 3/8", AND QD socket.The one from iShoot, I’ve only encountered it in black. But it’s €60, so I’m not going to be picky about the colour
I already have their version for the RF100L, that works great after reversing the foot.
You linked to the smallrig dream rig thing, this is something that people could design: replacement collars and feet. The feet especially are low hanging fruit.
I use the RRS L85. It doesn’t have the 3/8”-16 socket, but I have never needed to thread anything of either size into a lens plate and can’t imagine why I would.
Lol. It's called reality. There are a lot of tripods out there that don't use AS-type clamps.
I understand your preference, but it seems that we shoot in totally different environments ! Far from the harsh sun rays of your valley, I live in the cool atmosphere of jazz clubs, where part of my role is to stay as unnoticeable as possible. Brandishing a big white lens is not my best choice…I too would prefer a white lens, black lenses have a tendency to "absorb" sunshine. White reflects light and heat. Welcome to Death Valley in summertime!
I was thinking of a very painful experience in Death Valley, when exposure to summer heat brought a crack into the front lens of a black paint Leica R Apo Telyt 180mm. $$$
Not nearly as exciting as a shipping notice on an R1 or R5II, but RRS has shipped my LCF-55 replacement foot for the RF 24-105/2.8 Z.
