p.1 #1 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
Any thoughts between the 2? The wimberly is a good $60 cheaper, but also a reputable brand. I've never bought a replacement foot before, as I don't tend to use a tripod, but I am considering getting a heavy duty tripod for the future.
p.1 #2 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
Wimberly make premium products. The design of their lens feet is typically meant to shift the center of gravity of the camera/lens combo to optimize gimbal head operation as well as retaining full utility on a monopod.
p.1 #3 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
Both of them make quality products. The RRS has similar release mechanism like the Sony OEM foot, which does not involve using a screw to attach the foot to the lens. I believe the one Kirk is making is similar to the RRS. You just slide the foot in the place and tighten it with the knob. With the Wimberley, you need to use the screw they provide to attach the foot to the lens. I have the Kirk foot for my 100-400 GM, quite happy with it.
p.1 #4 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
I thought of getting a replacement foot for my 100-400 but in the end I simply replaced the existing Sony foot with an Arca compatible plate to which I can also attach a Peak Design Anchor Link. That way I can use the lens/body with the Peak Design strap or simply place the lens into the clamp of a tripod or monopod head in one movement.
p.1 #5 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
I just got my 200-600 yesterday afternoon and was looking at this very issue. I have the RRS replacement foot for my 100-400 GM and like it. As between the RRS foot for the 200-600, aside from the price difference, the RRS foot weighs 3.2 oz. while the Wimberley weighs 3.8 oz. The Wimberley is also a bit longer at 5.4" vs. 5.0". I think I will go with the lighter RRS foot, just because hand holding this lens is already a bit of a challenge, and every little bit of weight adds to the challenge, even a fraction of an ounce.
p.1 #6 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
dallvr wrote:
I just got my 200-600 yesterday afternoon and was looking at this very issue. I have the RRS replacement foot for my 100-400 GM and like it. As between the RRS foot for the 200-600, aside from the price difference, the RRS foot weighs 3.2 oz. while the Wimberley weighs 3.8 oz. The Wimberley is also a bit longer at 5.4" vs. 5.0". I think I will go with the lighter RRS foot, just because hand holding this lens is already a bit of a challenge, and every little bit of weight adds to the challenge, even a fraction of an ounce....Show more →
I have had both and have been using Wimberley lens feet on my Canon 500 & 600 and now my 400GM and I get the ones for my 200-600G & 600 GM today. One thing I like is think they sit a little lower or have a lower profile than the RSS and the price is better also. They make excellent quality stuff.
p.1 #7 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
I have the wimberly foot, it is well made, I'd recommend it. Im sure the RRS one is perfectly good as well. Neither seem to use the Sony release mechanism which is too bad because it is really well done.
p.1 #8 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
buffalowolff wrote:
I have the wimberly foot, it is well made, I'd recommend it. Im sure the RRS one is perfectly good as well. Neither seem to use the Sony release mechanism which is too bad because it is really well done.
I share your concern on the release mechanism but when I have a $13,000 lens mounted I want to be able to shake my tripod or monopod with my Big White on it and know its not going anywhere. The four Allen bolts that hold the lens foot on the Sony OEM and replacement foots to me is a must.
On the 200-600G I ordered both the RSS and Wimberley. I will use the RSS when I want to remove it and the Wimberly when it is going to be on the lens all day. If I prefer one over the other I will sell the other one.
p.1 #11 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
I have the Wimberley AP-616 for Sony 600/4 and it fits fine.
But the Wimberley AP-620 for the 200-600 does not fit at all. It doesn't have a dovetail, and even if it did, its only secured by the single main screw. There is a small set screw on the side. Not confidence inspiring at all.
I'm returning the AP-620 to the vendor, Kenmore Camera in Seattle. They actually PM'd while it was en route - another customer had the same experience. So kudos to Jim at Kenmore for the heads up.
p.1 #12 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
biodan wrote:
I have the Wimberley AP-616 for Sony 600/4 and it fits fine.
But the Wimberley AP-620 for the 200-600 does not fit at all. It doesn't have a dovetail, and even if it did, its only secured by the single main screw. There is a small set screw on the side. Not confidence inspiring at all.
I'm returning the AP-620 to the vendor, Kenmore Camera in Seattle. They actually PM'd while it was en route - another customer had the same experience. So kudos to Jim at Kenmore for the heads up.
My AP-620 has a dovetail I just used it on my Monopod with my RSS MH-02 head with Arca Swiss mount. The single main screw is no small screw it is quite substantial mine is sold as can be I did not even put the side set screw in or see a need to.
You sure you got the genuine article it doesn't sound like it. Can you post a photo of the non dovetail lens foot received because mine clearly has a well machined dovetail that locks in nice and tight.
p.1 #13 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
trstahly wrote:
My AP-620 has a dovetail I just used it on my Monopod with my RSS MH-02 head with Arca Swiss mount. The single main screw is no small screw it is quite substantial mine is sold as can be I did not even put the side set screw in or see a need to.
You sure you got the genuine article it doesn't sound like it. Can you post a photo of the non dovetail lens foot received because mine clearly has a well machined dovetail that locks in nice and tight.
The AP-620 came in the official Wimberley packaging - its on its way back now to Kenmore. Mine definitely did not have a dovetail cut into the block that fits over the mount point. There was a AS dovetail for a clamp tho.
I would have been happy if the AP-620 fit. Now I have to use a simple AS plate with 2 screws while waiting for either Kirk or RSS to re-build their stock.
Note in my original post, I was not the only Kenmore customer who reported this problem.
p.1 #14 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
mack100 wrote:
I thought of getting a replacement foot for my 100-400 but in the end I simply replaced the existing Sony foot with an Arca compatible plate to which I can also attach a Peak Design Anchor Link. That way I can use the lens/body with the Peak Design strap or simply place the lens into the clamp of a tripod or monopod head in one movement.
p.1 #15 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
biodan wrote:
The AP-620 came in the official Wimberley packaging - its on its way back now to Kenmore. Mine definitely did not have a dovetail cut into the block that fits over the mount point. There was a AS dovetail for a clamp tho.
I would have been happy if the AP-620 fit. Now I have to use a simple AS plate with 2 screws while waiting for either Kirk or RSS to re-build their stock.
Note in my original post, I was not the only Kenmore customer who reported this problem....Show more →
I was probably the first one on FM who posted this issue. Mine doesn't have the davetail to slide into the place, I tried a couple times but just couldn't put it in the slot. I returned it to B&H the same afternoon I received it. But some folks said theirs worked fine. Anyway, I am not a fan of using the screw to attach the foot to the lens. I like the knob mechanism Song uses, which RRS is using, I believe the Kirk foot will use the knob mechanism too.
p.1 #16 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
For my 100-400mm GM I have and like the Kirk replacement foot very much. It is a little taller from the lens boady than (more reach) than the Wimberley but not nearly as long as RRS. Others also have and like the Kirk replacement foot because of the fact that like the RRS it is a direct replacement with the same sort of connection. At the same time it allows the lens to be carried by the replacement foot as a handle much more easily than the Wimberley and yet it is much closer to the lens body than the RRS. When I get the 200-600mm G lens in the future and Kirk has the replacement foot available, that is what I anticipate to use as a replacement.
p.1 #17 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
naturephoto1 wrote:
For my 100-400mm GM I have and like the Kirk replacement foot very. It is a little higher from the lens boady than (more reach than the Wimberley but not nearly as long as RRS). Others also have and like the Kirk replacement foot because of the fact that like the RRS it is a direct replacement with the same sort of connection. At the same time it allows the lens to be carried by the replacement foot as a handle much more easily than the Wimberley and yet it is much closer to the lens body than the RRS. When I get the 200-600mm G lens in the future and Kirk has the replacement foot available, that is what I anticipate to use as a replacement.
Hi Rich, I contacted Kirk two days ago. They said they couldn't start making the foot until they get their hand on a 200-600 lens. I am guessing it will be 4 or 5 more weeks before we see the Kirk foot.
p.1 #18 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
kdrk888 wrote:
Hi Rich, I contacted Kirk two days ago. They said they couldn't start making the foot until they get their hand on a 200-600 lens. I am guessing another it will be 4 or 5 more weeks before we see the Kirk foot.
Hi Douglas,
Thank you for that information. But, at this point I still have to sell some gear before I can make the purchase. It may be in a short time partiuclarly as I am about to put my Mamiya 7II kit up for sale and have already had some interest. Unfortunately little or no interest at this point in my Canon new FD 500mm f4.5L lens. I may have to wait until a lens can be gotten since they may be in scarce supply. So, quite possibly I may follow your route and get the B+W UV MC filter first and wait for the lens. I believe that I have a couple of camera case/pack options to carry the lens alone as well as with the 100-400mm GM with both TCs.
p.1 #20 · Wimberly vs Really Right Stuff replacement lens foot for 200-600?
trstahly wrote:
I have had both and have been using Wimberley lens feet on my Canon 500 & 600 and now my 400GM and I get the ones for my 200-600G & 600 GM today. One thing I like is think they sit a little lower or have a lower profile than the RSS and the price is better also. They make excellent quality stuff.
Thanks for relating your experience with these lens feet. That's helpful to know that they have a lower profile, and of course, being cheaper is a good thing.
