Replacement foot for the Nikon 600 mm f/4 VR (1 Viewer)

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Anand_Vishwanadha

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• Jan 25, 2014

• #1

Hi All,

I am looking to get hold of a replacement foot for my Nikon 600 mm f/4 VR.

I currently use a LensMaster RH-2 Gimbal and am okay with a replacement foot that is just a replacement foot (and needs a lens plate to be screwed onto it) or a replacement foot that eliminates the need for lens plate.

While I have come across plenty of options (Really Right Stuff, Wimberly, etc.) most are priced very high (considering that the foot is just a piece of metal).

Would highly appreciate it if someone can point me to a replacement foot that is not priced as if it is made of gold!

TIA,

Anand

 

GYRob

Well-known member

• Jan 25, 2014

• #2

Hi Anand

Not sure what foot is best for Nikon but make sure it is long enough to give you the balance .
I bought a foot for my 600 canon and its too short .

Rob.

 

Duke Leto

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• Jan 25, 2014

• #3

£7000 pound for a lens. I wouldn't scrimp on a foot. In the UK there about £80.00. If you were in the UK I've a brand new spare low profile foot for that lens. I was about to advertise it.

 

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Anand_Vishwanadha

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• Jan 26, 2014

• #4

Duke Leto said:

£7000 pound for a lens. I wouldn't scrimp on a foot. In the UK there about £80.00. If you were in the UK I've a brand new spare low profile foot for that lens. I was about to advertise it.

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It isn't so much about scrimping as it is about being practical

BTW, can I know what foot you have, more details please...

Meanwhile I was speaking to a friend who has got hold of the Wimberly replacement foot and he was categorical in saying that he is not happy with it, because it is not long enough, so that around 80$ (or is it 100?) gone poof in his case.

 

Duke Leto

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• Jan 26, 2014

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hmm, I like practicality but not if a foot thats half the price fails. I use the wimberley foot, its an AP-452 which is fine on my wimberley head, its long enough to balance with a body and batt pack plus a convertor, its also long enough for me to balance the same but with a very light Nikon 1 attached. I've never had a problem, make sure your friend has the right foot for that lens.
The brand new foot I have which came unattached with my lens is the Kirk LP-46 which is the same length and profile as the wimberley, it sells for £71.00 in the UK so would happily sell for £50.00 as its unused and comes with the 4 allan screws and allan key.

 

Last edited: Jan 26, 2014

gvca1

Well-known member

• Jan 28, 2014

• #6

As the OP states that he is OK with an add-on plate while keeping the existing foot, then something like the Wimberly P50 should fill the bill. As Duke L. kindly implies, there are advantages to replacing the entire foot, but at $58.00 US, the P50 should get you going. Replacing the entire foot is obviously more expensive.

One thing about adding an adapter like the P50 is that it won't be too short to balance the lens. You also can reposition the plate, since the screws are in a slot, so it will work.

I wouldn't go with the cheapest option to support such a fantastic optic, but that's just me...

regards,

Jim

 

Duke Leto

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• Jan 29, 2014

• #7

Agree Jim. The problem with a plate is that it adds an extra layer on an already overly tall foot from Nikon.

 

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Anand_Vishwanadha

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• Jan 31, 2014

• #8

Hi Duke L,

My friend has been photographing birds for quite sometime and I am sure he would know more about replacement feet than me. Will share your inputs with him though, thanks

 

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Anand_Vishwanadha

Active member

• Jan 31, 2014

• #9

Hi Duke L,

Your offer seems very tempting (though I am not in the UK) however the key would be the length of the foot, not only because it will affect balancing on the gimbal but also because I need to hold the lens by the foot when lugging it around...could you let me know how long it is? I visited the link you shared but did not find the info there.

Warm Regards,

Anand

 

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Anand_Vishwanadha

Active member

• Jan 31, 2014

• #10

Hi Jim,

You got me wrong

I already have an excellent plate that came with my Lensmaster gimbal (with which I am pretty happy).

The tripod I use isn't exactly "rock solid" but then I am managing pretty fine with it too. I would like to do away with the current lens foot (the one my 600 mm f/4 vr came with).

Hope this clarifies

Cheers,

Anand

 

Duke Leto

Without habitat, there is no wildlife. It's that s

• Jan 31, 2014

• #11

the replacement feet are designed as a handhold, the one I have spare is the same length as the original, I suggest that you visit the manufacturers website if you need confirmation