FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
p.1 #1FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
it is available now.
https://leofotousa.com/products/leofoto-sf-06-lens-foot-replacement-for-sony-fe-4-5-100-400-gm
don't forget to use the code "thankyou20" for extra 20% off.
https://leofotousa.com/products/leofoto-sf-06-lens-foot-replacement-for-sony-fe-4-5-100-400-gm
don't forget to use the code "thankyou20" for extra 20% off.
Jul 01, 2026 at 09:05 AM
p.1 #2FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
Looks good! I like the top is keyed so it’s easy to align perfectly parallel with the lens body
I have the Leofoto foot for the Sigma 300-600. Leofoto makes excellent products
I have the Leofoto foot for the Sigma 300-600. Leofoto makes excellent products
Jul 01, 2026 at 09:26 AM
p.1 #3FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
The original foot is only 55g. The Leofoto foot is double that - 110g.
Jul 05, 2026 at 01:20 AM
p.1 #4FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
brad-g wrote:
The original foot is only 55g. The Leofoto foot is double that - 110g.
I think original foot is 77g and it doesn't fit anywhere, so you need plate.
The original foot is only 55g. The Leofoto foot is double that - 110g.
I think original foot is 77g and it doesn't fit anywhere, so you need plate.
Jul 05, 2026 at 02:23 AM
p.1 #5FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
Thanks for sharing Alex
I was impatient so ordered one from AliExpress over a week ago. It has finally reached Canada and is now with local carrier so will see how it looks this week. I hope it is legit
I was impatient so ordered one from AliExpress over a week ago. It has finally reached Canada and is now with local carrier so will see how it looks this week. I hope it is legit
Jul 05, 2026 at 06:32 AM
p.1 #6FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
brad-g wrote:
The original foot is only 55g. The Leofoto foot is double that - 110g.
Yeah, the original foot is pretty light. Certainly you wouldn't be buying this to save weight.
Why I bought one:
1) QD socket
2) Longer foot
3) Arca Swiss (although I doubt I'll ever mount this on support, maybe a monopod?)
The original foot is only 55g. The Leofoto foot is double that - 110g.
Yeah, the original foot is pretty light. Certainly you wouldn't be buying this to save weight.
Why I bought one:
1) QD socket
2) Longer foot
3) Arca Swiss (although I doubt I'll ever mount this on support, maybe a monopod?)
Jul 05, 2026 at 06:34 AM
p.1 #7FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
I have replaced lens feet on a few lenses in the past. Reasons included:
- a large, awkward design of the OEM foot
- a less-than-ideal mounting system for the OEM foot
Not being familiar with this lens and its foot, can someone tell me what the issue is with the OEM foot on the 100-400 lens, along with what advantages the third-party feet are offering?
Thanks.
- a large, awkward design of the OEM foot
- a less-than-ideal mounting system for the OEM foot
Not being familiar with this lens and its foot, can someone tell me what the issue is with the OEM foot on the 100-400 lens, along with what advantages the third-party feet are offering?
Thanks.
Jul 05, 2026 at 09:29 AM
p.1 #8FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
gdanmitchell wrote:
Not being familiar with this lens and its foot, can someone tell me what the issue is with the OEM foot on the 100-400 lens, along with what advantages the third-party feet are offering?
The Sony foot is not compatible with any quick-release system, so it requires the addition of an extra plate to make it useable the tripod mounting systems many of us use.
Not being familiar with this lens and its foot, can someone tell me what the issue is with the OEM foot on the 100-400 lens, along with what advantages the third-party feet are offering?
The Sony foot is not compatible with any quick-release system, so it requires the addition of an extra plate to make it useable the tripod mounting systems many of us use.
Jul 05, 2026 at 09:48 AM
p.1 #9FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
gdanmitchell wrote:
I have replaced lens feet on a few lenses in the past. Reasons included:
- a large, awkward design of the OEM foot
- a less-than-ideal mounting system for the OEM foot
Not being familiar with this lens and its foot, can someone tell me what the issue is with the OEM foot on the 100-400 lens, along with what advantages the third-party feet are offering?
Thanks.
if you use lens foot replacement in the past already then the concept/philosophy is the same. You already answer your own question.
I have replaced lens feet on a few lenses in the past. Reasons included:
- a large, awkward design of the OEM foot
- a less-than-ideal mounting system for the OEM foot
Not being familiar with this lens and its foot, can someone tell me what the issue is with the OEM foot on the 100-400 lens, along with what advantages the third-party feet are offering?
Thanks.
if you use lens foot replacement in the past already then the concept/philosophy is the same. You already answer your own question.
Jul 05, 2026 at 05:18 PM
p.1 #10FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
gdanmitchell wrote:
Thanks.
OEM foot is not quite long enough for most people to get a full grip on. Also, as others have stated it's not Arca-Swiss mount compatible.
Thanks.
OEM foot is not quite long enough for most people to get a full grip on. Also, as others have stated it's not Arca-Swiss mount compatible.
Jul 05, 2026 at 05:27 PM
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p.1 #11FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
birderbill1 wrote:
OEM foot is not quite long enough for most people to get a full grip on. Also, as others have stated it's not Arca-Swiss mount compatible.
OK, it seems like some people now expect that lens foot itself to have the dovetails for the Arca-Swiss mount. That’s a new development — I’ve always just purchased a plate for that on other lenses.
I can see the potential plus of dovetailing the foot, and I wish OEMs did that. But once you have the non-dovetailed foot, it seems like just using the plate works pretty well… and probably costs less.
The foot size issue is an interesting one. I have a large lens from another manufacturer with an unusually short foot, but once i added the usual bracket it worked just fine.
Dan
Careful with those quotes! The “thanks” you attributed to me came from someone replying to my earlier post, not from me. (No harm done here, but that’s not always the case.)
gdanmitchell wrote
Thanks.OK, it seems like some people now expect that lens foot itself to have the dovetails for the Arca-Swiss mount. That’s a new development — I’ve always just purchased a plate for that on other lenses.
I can see the potential plus of dovetailing the foot, and I wish OEMs did that. But once you have the non-dovetailed foot, it seems like just using the plate works pretty well… and probably costs less.
The foot size issue is an interesting one. I have a large lens from another manufacturer with an unusually short foot, but once i added the usual bracket it worked just fine.
Dan
Careful with those quotes! The “thanks” you attributed to me came from someone replying to my earlier post, not from me. (No harm done here, but that’s not always the case.)
Jul 06, 2026 at 08:34 AM
p.1 #12FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
Sigma and Tamron have started providing feet with dovetails.
Therefore logical for people to want that feature on their OEM lens.
Therefore logical for people to want that feature on their OEM lens.
Jul 06, 2026 at 08:58 AM
p.1 #13FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
Choderboy wrote:
Sigma and Tamron have started providing feet with dovetails.
Therefore logical for people to want that feature on their OEM lens.
It does make sense to do this, and I’d like to see more manufacturers go this route.
Sigma and Tamron have started providing feet with dovetails.
Therefore logical for people to want that feature on their OEM lens.
It does make sense to do this, and I’d like to see more manufacturers go this route.
Jul 06, 2026 at 09:27 AM
p.1 #14FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
Mine just arrived, no issues with installation, haven't tested it for tripod shooting yet, but the length of it is nice vs. the stock foot for being able to use it as a handle.
Jul 06, 2026 at 11:45 AM
p.1 #15FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
The rubber pad, what were they thinking NOT putting one on the SF-03 foot which fits GM400 and 600? It's got a bulge there, but smooth metal is no substitute for rubber for grip.
Jul 06, 2026 at 11:41 PM
p.1 #16FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
Choderboy wrote:
The rubber pad, what were they thinking NOT putting one on the SF-03 foot which fits GM400 and 600? It's got a bulge there, but smooth metal is no substitute for rubber for grip.
I'm surprised they haven't made an updated version of the SF-03 with the rubber pad instead of the metal bulge.
That said, the better foot for the 400/600 is the Kirk LP-67 as it is much lower profile. I have Leofoto (which are usually Kirk clones) for most of my lenses but not for the 400/600.
The rubber pad, what were they thinking NOT putting one on the SF-03 foot which fits GM400 and 600? It's got a bulge there, but smooth metal is no substitute for rubber for grip.
I'm surprised they haven't made an updated version of the SF-03 with the rubber pad instead of the metal bulge.
That said, the better foot for the 400/600 is the Kirk LP-67 as it is much lower profile. I have Leofoto (which are usually Kirk clones) for most of my lenses but not for the 400/600.
Jul 07, 2026 at 06:06 AM
p.1 #17FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
arbitrage wrote:
I'm surprised they haven't made an updated version of the SF-03 with the rubber pad instead of the metal bulge.
That said, the better foot for the 400/600 is the Kirk LP-67 as it is much lower profile. I have Leofoto (which are usually Kirk clones) for most of my lenses but not for the 400/600.
I listed the Kirk foot for 600 GM for sale in March, nobody has even asked.. I will receive the Leofoto foot for the 100-400 today.
Choderboy wrote
The rubber pad, what were they thinking NOT putting one on the SF-03 foot which fits GM400 and 600? It's got a bulge there, but smooth metal is no substitute for rubber for grip.That said, the better foot for the 400/600 is the Kirk LP-67 as it is much lower profile. I have Leofoto (which are usually Kirk clones) for most of my lenses but not for the 400/600.
I listed the Kirk foot for 600 GM for sale in March, nobody has even asked.
. I will receive the Leofoto foot for the 100-400 today.Jul 07, 2026 at 06:28 AM
p.1 #18FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
Does the dovetail on the LP-67 go right to the back? ie, the small section behind the cut out.
I have looked at photos but can't see.
arbitrage wrote:
I'm surprised they haven't made an updated version of the SF-03 with the rubber pad instead of the metal bulge.
That said, the better foot for the 400/600 is the Kirk LP-67 as it is much lower profile. I have Leofoto (which are usually Kirk clones) for most of my lenses but not for the 400/600.
I have looked at photos but can't see.
arbitrage wrote:
Choderboy wrote
The rubber pad, what were they thinking NOT putting one on the SF-03 foot which fits GM400 and 600? It's got a bulge there, but smooth metal is no substitute for rubber for grip.That said, the better foot for the 400/600 is the Kirk LP-67 as it is much lower profile. I have Leofoto (which are usually Kirk clones) for most of my lenses but not for the 400/600.
Jul 07, 2026 at 07:20 AM
p.1 #19FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
They have now!
Douglas L wrote:
I listed the Kirk foot for 600 GM for sale in March, nobody has even asked.. I will receive the Leofoto foot for the 100-400 today.
Douglas L wrote:
I listed the Kirk foot for 600 GM for sale in March, nobody has even asked.
. I will receive the Leofoto foot for the 100-400 today.Jul 07, 2026 at 07:24 AM
p.1 #20FYI: Leofoto SF-06 Lens Foot Replacement for Sony FE 4.5/100-400 GM
One interesting new feature on the Leofoto SF-06 is the stops on the bottom. Rather than small hex screws as used on most lens feet previously, these are little spring loaded pins that look to be permanently mounted. Looks like a great solution that I have never seen before. With my A1ii and grip, when I put the lens on a table with the foot down, the pins compress and the whole setup does not wobble as it would with hex screws. Well done!
Jul 08, 2026 at 06:53 AM