Tiffen M1 vs M2

[Jay Clennan]

I was looking at the price list for the M1 & M2 sleds with the volt. does anyone know why the M1 is more expensive? is it made better or have they simply been able to lower the price of the 2 with buying power? Thoughts?

[Grayson Austin]

The M1 is a beefier rig, component vs component.  The M1 because of this has a higher camera payload compared to the M2.

Grayson Grant Austin, SOC

[Alec Jarnagin SOC]

It's worth noting, they are made of compatible parts (the "M" stands for "modular") so you can swap parts or custom build a sled. The M1 has a 1.75" center post (two or three stage) whereas the M2 has a 1.58" post. 

[Bryan Fowler]

You can also get an M2 with a 1.75" post too. and a 1.58" short post if you'd like. 

[Grayson Austin]

The 1.75 post is the M1 post.  On the order list it speaks about an adapter to use it with the M2 topstage.  You can mix and match but as i stated it is component vs component so the M1 version of the component will be more expensive.  If you care at all about payload maximum ratings (i don’t really) then you might not want to pair an M1 post with an M2 topstage and vice versa which would sort of defeat the purpose.  I have the full M1 Volt and i have an M2 Volt on order.  I will probably be switching fully to the M2 Volt.  The 1.58 post is the same diameter as my Ultra2 and i loved that rig.  Never had one issue with vibration.  Best thing to do is talk to someone at Tiffen about the details or maybe Jerry can chime in.

Grayson Grant Austin, SOC

[Vincent Plaidy]

On 10/23/2019 at 1:46 AM, Grayson Austin said:

The 1.75 post is the M1 post.  On the order list it speaks about an adapter to use it with the M2 topstage.  You can mix and match but as i stated it is component vs component so the M1 version of the component will be more expensive.  If you care at all about payload maximum ratings (i don’t really) then you might not want to pair an M1 post with an M2 topstage and vice versa which would sort of defeat the purpose.  I have the full M1 Volt and i have an M2 Volt on order.  I will probably be switching fully to the M2 Volt.  The 1.58 post is the same diameter as my Ultra2 and i loved that rig.  Never had one issue with vibration.  Best thing to do is talk to someone at Tiffen about the details or maybe Jerry can chime in.

Grayson Grant Austin, SOC

Hi Grayson,

Did you finally receive your M2 Volt? Are you happy with it?

What's your thoughts after 1,5 year of use?

Does the lower price make a major difference compared to the M1?

Thanks!