Merlinator
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what replacement foot did you buy and why?
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Replacement foot for 600mm FL lens
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lickity split
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I replaced my Nikon 400 f2.8E FL VR foot with one from Benro. It has a padded top for comfortable transporting upside down in your hand and an Arca Swiss mounting. Works perfectly. Here is the one for the 600 f4:
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RRS LCF-18
I bought it because it was recommended for use with a Wimberley Gimbal head version II. I like it- It makes a very comfortable handle for carrying.
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calson
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I looked at the ones from RRS and Kirk and did not like either one. Instead mounted a Wimberley P-50 dovetail plate to the Nikon foot which provides a longer section for better balance with a gimbal head and provides more space for adding a bracket for flash.
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Geomaticsman
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I like that the Benro has the padded section not unlike the OEM foot. Unfortunately, just like the OEM foot, its not long enough to balance the 600E when using a light camera like the D500/D850 w/o the grip. This is why I kept the OEM foot and went with an extra-long plate.
calson
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I don't understand why Kirk and RRS and others make such short replacement feet for these lenses. Guess they are trying to have bragging rights on the lightest foot but this is silly as saving an ounce with a foot makes little difference with a 8 lb. lens.
Geomaticsman
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Agreed Calson...they just seem intent on replicating Nikon's design by adding arca-swiss compatibility...unfortunately they completely missed Nikon's design mistake.
agrumpyoldsod
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I live in the UK and choose a Jobu Design UK products replacement foot (http://www.jobudesign.co.uk/replace...acement_Foot_for_Nikon_400F2.8,_600F4_800F5.6)
It is longer than the wimberly and lighter and cheaper (if you live in the UK). Longer makes it easier to balance with a small body like the D500, without a battery grip.
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Krishnan V
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I got the RRS LCF-18 but i find its not long enough as I would like it to be when balanced on the wimberly WH-200 gimbal.
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This is why I bought the Jobu Design UK products replacement foot - it is 1" longer (http://www.jobudesign.co.uk/replace...acement_Foot_for_Nikon_400F2.8,_600F4_800F5.6)
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