Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
p.1 #1Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
Hi !
I am looking to replace the Canon foot on my RF 100-300mm lens with am arca swiss compatible foot. Usually I would just go with RRS, but it does not look like they have any built in padding on the foot like the Canon version.
I carried the lens by the foot 9 miles last weekend, and 12 miles the weekend before, so finding something that is a relatively comfortable way to carry the lens would be ideal.
Does anyone have any personal experience and suggestions with replacement feet for this lens? Is there anything available that is decently padded/comfortable?
I am looking to replace the Canon foot on my RF 100-300mm lens with am arca swiss compatible foot. Usually I would just go with RRS, but it does not look like they have any built in padding on the foot like the Canon version.
I carried the lens by the foot 9 miles last weekend, and 12 miles the weekend before, so finding something that is a relatively comfortable way to carry the lens would be ideal.
Does anyone have any personal experience and suggestions with replacement feet for this lens? Is there anything available that is decently padded/comfortable?
Aug 31, 2023 at 08:05 AM
p.1 #2Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
Kirk has a curved foot with the sure-grip coating for hand holding. It's not really padding, but I don't think any are actually padded.
https://kirkphoto.com/lens-mounting/canon/rf-100-300-f-2-8-l-is-usm/sure-grip-replacement-lens-foot-for-canon-is-iii-telephoto-lenses.html
EBH
https://kirkphoto.com/lens-mounting/canon/rf-100-300-f-2-8-l-is-usm/sure-grip-replacement-lens-foot-for-canon-is-iii-telephoto-lenses.html
EBH
Aug 31, 2023 at 10:58 AM
p.1 #3Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
Bonus question : does anyone offer a foot in "big white" white?
Aug 31, 2023 at 01:35 PM
p.1 #4Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
Normally the feet are dark anodized aluminum. I don't recall if light colors are possible. I'm more familiar with light colored paints or powder coats. We need a coating expert to respond. Regardless of the method, light colors look worse when scraped, like the A-S dovetail.
EBH
EBH
Aug 31, 2023 at 05:51 PM
p.1 #5Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
FrenchFry wrote:
Hi !
I am looking to replace the Canon foot on my RF 100-300mm lens with am arca swiss compatible foot. Usually I would just go with RRS, but it does not look like they have any built in padding on the foot like the Canon version.
I carried the lens by the foot 9 miles last weekend, and 12 miles the weekend before, so finding something that is a relatively comfortable way to carry the lens would be ideal.
Does anyone have any personal experience and suggestions with replacement feet for this lens? Is there anything available that is decently padded/comfortable?
If you really want a padded version you could take a foot like mine and cut some adhesive foam and stick it on top. I placed a piece of adhesive foam next to mine for a visual. The stock foot is not padded, it's just coated. So if you were to stick this foam on top of my foot it would be very padded compared to the stock foot. There is also thicker foam for even more padding but this thickness would do the job. And yes, the feet could be made in different colors or straight brushed aluminum, but I've only seen black. Rattle canning a black foot white would not look good after you mounted it a few times.
Hi !
I am looking to replace the Canon foot on my RF 100-300mm lens with am arca swiss compatible foot. Usually I would just go with RRS, but it does not look like they have any built in padding on the foot like the Canon version.
I carried the lens by the foot 9 miles last weekend, and 12 miles the weekend before, so finding something that is a relatively comfortable way to carry the lens would be ideal.
Does anyone have any personal experience and suggestions with replacement feet for this lens? Is there anything available that is decently padded/comfortable?
If you really want a padded version you could take a foot like mine and cut some adhesive foam and stick it on top. I placed a piece of adhesive foam next to mine for a visual. The stock foot is not padded, it's just coated. So if you were to stick this foam on top of my foot it would be very padded compared to the stock foot. There is also thicker foam for even more padding but this thickness would do the job. And yes, the feet could be made in different colors or straight brushed aluminum, but I've only seen black. Rattle canning a black foot white would not look good after you mounted it a few times.
Aug 31, 2023 at 06:42 PM
p.1 #6Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
Is that a RRS foot on the lens?
Aug 31, 2023 at 06:57 PM
p.1 #7Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
Planetwide wrote:
Is that a RRS foot on the lens?
Not sure, I have several extra feet from other big whites and I just grabbed one and slapped it on so I'll take a look tomorrow to see which manufacturer it is.
Is that a RRS foot on the lens?
Not sure, I have several extra feet from other big whites and I just grabbed one and slapped it on so I'll take a look tomorrow to see which manufacturer it is.
Aug 31, 2023 at 10:28 PM
p.1 #8Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
artsupreme wrote:
FrenchFry wrote
Hi !I am looking to replace the Canon foot on my RF 100-300mm lens with am arca swiss compatible foot. Usually I would just go with RRS, but it does not look like they have any built in padding on the foot like the Canon version.
I carried the lens by the foot 9 miles last weekend, and 12 miles the weekend before, so finding something that is a relatively comfortable way to carry the lens would be ideal.
Does anyone have any personal experience and suggestions with replacement feet for this lens? Is there anything available that is decently padded/comfortable?
This is an interesting idea!
Sep 01, 2023 at 09:42 AM
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p.1 #9Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
Planetwide wrote:
Is that a RRS foot on the lens?
Yes, it's an LCF-53
Is that a RRS foot on the lens?
Yes, it's an LCF-53
Sep 01, 2023 at 11:29 AM
p.1 #10Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
FrenchFry wrote:
I am looking to replace the Canon foot on my RF 100-300mm lens with am arca swiss compatible foot. Usually I would just go with RRS, but it does not look like they have any built in padding on the foot like the Canon version.
I carried the lens by the foot 9 miles last weekend, and 12 miles the weekend before, so finding something that is a relatively comfortable way to carry the lens would be ideal.
Does anyone have any personal experience and suggestions with replacement feet for this lens? Is there anything available that is decently padded/comfortable?If you really want a padded version you could take a foot like mine and cut some adhesive foam and stick it on top. I placed a piece of adhesive foam next to mine for a visual. The stock foot is not padded, it's just coated. So if you were to stick this foam on top of my foot it would be very padded compared to the stock foot. There is also thicker foam for even more padding but this thickness would do the job. And yes, the feet could be made in different colors or straight brushed aluminum, but I've only seen black. Rattle canning a black foot white would not look good after you mounted it a few times.This is an interesting idea!
Here's the foam I use, you can buy it in all different thicknesses. Maybe I'll slap on a piece of 1/4" or even 1/2" just for kicks if I have time this weekend.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZY83SZJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
artsupreme wrote
FrenchFry wrote
Hi !I am looking to replace the Canon foot on my RF 100-300mm lens with am arca swiss compatible foot. Usually I would just go with RRS, but it does not look like they have any built in padding on the foot like the Canon version.
I carried the lens by the foot 9 miles last weekend, and 12 miles the weekend before, so finding something that is a relatively comfortable way to carry the lens would be ideal.
Does anyone have any personal experience and suggestions with replacement feet for this lens? Is there anything available that is decently padded/comfortable?
Here's the foam I use, you can buy it in all different thicknesses. Maybe I'll slap on a piece of 1/4" or even 1/2" just for kicks if I have time this weekend.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZY83SZJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Sep 01, 2023 at 11:31 AM
p.1 #11Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
artsupreme wrote:
Yes, it's an LCF-53
Thank you. I have the lens on order.
Planetwide wrote
Is that a RRS foot on the lens?Thank you. I have the lens on order.
Sep 06, 2023 at 05:56 AM
p.1 #12Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
artsupreme wrote:
Yes, it's an LCF-53
Hi!
I have been trying to locate this foot but it is currently out of stock. I contacted RRS and they did not think it was compatible with the RF 100-300. Your photo suggests it is. Did you have any issues mounting the LCF-53 foot to the 100-300?
If I am able to find one second hand I probably can't return it, so I would love to double check full compatibility if possible.
Thanks!
Planetwide wrote
Is that a RRS foot on the lens?Hi!
I have been trying to locate this foot but it is currently out of stock. I contacted RRS and they did not think it was compatible with the RF 100-300. Your photo suggests it is. Did you have any issues mounting the LCF-53 foot to the 100-300?
If I am able to find one second hand I probably can't return it, so I would love to double check full compatibility if possible.
Thanks!
Sep 06, 2023 at 08:49 AM
p.1 #13Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
FrenchFry wrote:
Yes, it's an LCF-53Hi!
I have been trying to locate this foot but it is currently out of stock. I contacted RRS and they did not think it was compatible with the RF 100-300. Your photo suggests it is. Did you have any issues mounting the LCF-53 foot to the 100-300?
If I am able to find one second hand I probably can't return it, so I would love to double check full compatibility if possible.
Thanks!
Yes, it works fine. The bolt patterns on these are all the same and I've used many different supposed "incompatible" feet on a lot of different big whites without any issues. Unless you care about this little 3/32" offset which is hardly noticeable, it works fine. I also use a lowrider foot for this and my other lenses, but the LCF-53 will work great for your application. I might have an extra one but I won't have time to look for it for awhile.
For size reference, 300II with adapter next to bare 100-300:
artsupreme wrote
Planetwide wrote
Is that a RRS foot on the lens?I have been trying to locate this foot but it is currently out of stock. I contacted RRS and they did not think it was compatible with the RF 100-300. Your photo suggests it is. Did you have any issues mounting the LCF-53 foot to the 100-300?
If I am able to find one second hand I probably can't return it, so I would love to double check full compatibility if possible.
Thanks!
Yes, it works fine. The bolt patterns on these are all the same and I've used many different supposed "incompatible" feet on a lot of different big whites without any issues. Unless you care about this little 3/32" offset which is hardly noticeable, it works fine. I also use a lowrider foot for this and my other lenses, but the LCF-53 will work great for your application. I might have an extra one but I won't have time to look for it for awhile.
For size reference, 300II with adapter next to bare 100-300:
Sep 06, 2023 at 09:41 AM
p.1 #14Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
This is extremely helpful, thank you!
RRS told me that they will be releasing a couple on the site by the end of this week, so I was planning on picking one up from them. But if you have and extra you are looking to sell, let me know!
Edit: located a used one at a shop that should be able to get it to me before my next trip!
RRS told me that they will be releasing a couple on the site by the end of this week, so I was planning on picking one up from them. But if you have and extra you are looking to sell, let me know!
Edit: located a used one at a shop that should be able to get it to me before my next trip!
Sep 06, 2023 at 01:39 PM
p.1 #15Replacement Lens Foot Recommendations for the RF 100-300, please!
Is there a tendency that the 100-300 + 2x is great on 24Mp, but not as great on 45? Or on the croppers, especially the R7?
Oct 25, 2026 at 11:15 AM