Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
p.1 #1Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
Anyone try the Kirk removable foot for their 400-800mm lens? I like the idea of being able to easily take the foot off, but wonder about its sturdiness compared to a bolted on foot.
Here's detail on B&H - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1891961-REG/kirk_lp_68kit_replacement_foot_kit_for.html/overview
Here's detail on B&H - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1891961-REG/kirk_lp_68kit_replacement_foot_kit_for.html/overview
Sep 13, 2026 at 01:19 PM
p.1 #2Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
Kirk stuff is pretty solid, I have the same foot but for the 300, no issues. I've had kirk foots on a Canon 500 f4 and Sony 600f4 for years using a black rapid sling, they are well made. I would prefer a bolted on foot as well, since I'm not in the habit of ever removing the foot, I just cranked down the knob well hasn't loosened at all.
Sep 13, 2026 at 02:49 PM
p.1 #3Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
I got the Leofoto. 4 screws. I prefer that. Can't justify my preference with any engineering expertise, just makes me feel better!
I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.
I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.
Sep 13, 2026 at 03:52 PM
p.1 #4Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
Choderboy wrote:
I got the Leofoto. 4 screws. I prefer that. Can't justify my preference with any engineering expertise, just makes me feel better!
I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.
I have the Leofoto already. The removability of the Kirk is appealing, but the high price puts me off a bit. Guess I'll just stick with the Leofoto, which is very nice.
I got the Leofoto. 4 screws. I prefer that. Can't justify my preference with any engineering expertise, just makes me feel better!
I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.
I have the Leofoto already. The removability of the Kirk is appealing, but the high price puts me off a bit. Guess I'll just stick with the Leofoto, which is very nice.
Sep 13, 2026 at 04:27 PM
p.1 #5Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
I have seen (more than one) report of the clamp mechanism failing.
It seems over tightening caused the clamp to fail, catastrophically.
These were genuine Sony feet.
No way of knowing how much muscle was used to cause that, or any other abuse.
The size of the 4 screws used to secure the foot to the 400-800 are definitely reassuring.
MikeEvangelist wrote:
I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.I have the Leofoto already. The removability of the Kirk is appealing, but the high price puts me off a bit. Guess I'll just stick with the Leofoto, which is very nice.
It seems over tightening caused the clamp to fail, catastrophically.
These were genuine Sony feet.
No way of knowing how much muscle was used to cause that, or any other abuse.
The size of the 4 screws used to secure the foot to the 400-800 are definitely reassuring.
MikeEvangelist wrote:
Choderboy wrote
I got the Leofoto. 4 screws. I prefer that. Can't justify my preference with any engineering expertise, just makes me feel better!I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.
Sep 13, 2026 at 07:50 PM
p.1 #6Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
I'd just get the adapter for $55 if you have a LP-68 foot or two already.
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EBH
Sep 13, 2026 at 10:32 PM
p.1 #7Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
I have the Kirk on my 200-600, but I went with the Leofoto on the 400-800. I prefer the Leofoto more for the sleekness and rubber pad. I have rarely removed the Kirk foot. I use a Kirk tilt head on my monopod, and it is solid equipment. Kirk is good if you will be removing the foot on a regular basis.
Sep 15, 2026 at 03:43 AM
p.1 #8Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
Choderboy wrote:
I got the Leofoto. 4 screws. I prefer that. Can't justify my preference with any engineering expertise, just makes me feel better!
I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.
The Kirk adapter also uses four screws. However, at 3x the price of the Leofoto foot, I'm willing to forego the occasional convenience of the Kirk setup.
I got the Leofoto. 4 screws. I prefer that. Can't justify my preference with any engineering expertise, just makes me feel better!
I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.
The Kirk adapter also uses four screws. However, at 3x the price of the Leofoto foot, I'm willing to forego the occasional convenience of the Kirk setup.
Sep 15, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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p.1 #9Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
Tha adapter uses four screws. It's the clamp on the foot that I am less confident about.
Cliff L. wrote:
I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.The Kirk adapter also uses four screws. However, at 3x the price of the Leofoto foot, I'm willing to forego the occasional convenience of the Kirk setup.
Cliff L. wrote:
Choderboy wrote
I got the Leofoto. 4 screws. I prefer that. Can't justify my preference with any engineering expertise, just makes me feel better!I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.
Sep 15, 2026 at 04:59 PM
p.1 #10Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
How often do you intend removing the foot
? Mine stay on and don't see that needing to change, they have a real purpose.
? Mine stay on and don't see that needing to change, they have a real purpose.
Sep 16, 2026 at 02:12 AM
p.1 #11Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
SteveCl55 wrote:
How often do you intend removing the foot
? Mine stay on and don't see that needing to change, they have a real purpose.
My Leftfoto foot is a great handle which the 400-800 beast needs. It's been on it since day 1 and not used on a tripod yet.
How often do you intend removing the foot
? Mine stay on and don't see that needing to change, they have a real purpose.
My Leftfoto foot is a great handle which the 400-800 beast needs. It's been on it since day 1 and not used on a tripod yet.
Sep 16, 2026 at 03:12 PM
p.1 #12Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
SteveCl55 wrote:
How often do you intend removing the foot
? Mine stay on and don't see that needing to change, they have a real purpose.
With my other Sony lenses, I have the Leofoto foot attached most of the time, but I also keep the OEM foot with a Manfrotto video plate attached, so if I decide to roll some video footage I can very quickly swap the feet without needing any tools.
How often do you intend removing the foot
? Mine stay on and don't see that needing to change, they have a real purpose.
With my other Sony lenses, I have the Leofoto foot attached most of the time, but I also keep the OEM foot with a Manfrotto video plate attached, so if I decide to roll some video footage I can very quickly swap the feet without needing any tools.
Sep 17, 2026 at 07:14 AM
p.1 #13Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
Choderboy wrote:
Tha adapter uses four screws. It's the clamp on the foot that I am less confident about.
I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.The Kirk adapter also uses four screws. However, at 3x the price of the Leofoto foot, I'm willing to forego the occasional convenience of the Kirk setup.
The weakest point is probably the lens itself; the cast material those four screws attach to (a cast aluminum or magnesium alloy) is probably not as strong as anything attached to it. Nikon had a problem with some of their lenses where that little plate would tear right out of the collar.
Tha adapter uses four screws. It's the clamp on the foot that I am less confident about.
Cliff L. wrote
Choderboy wrote
I got the Leofoto. 4 screws. I prefer that. Can't justify my preference with any engineering expertise, just makes me feel better!I also like that the Leo has a rubber grip.
The weakest point is probably the lens itself; the cast material those four screws attach to (a cast aluminum or magnesium alloy) is probably not as strong as anything attached to it. Nikon had a problem with some of their lenses where that little plate would tear right out of the collar.
Sep 17, 2026 at 07:17 AM
p.1 #14Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
Cliff L. wrote:
Nikon had a problem with some of their lenses where that little plate would tear right out of the collar.
Yikes. That would certainly ruin your day.
Nikon had a problem with some of their lenses where that little plate would tear right out of the collar.
Yikes. That would certainly ruin your day.
Sep 17, 2026 at 07:27 AM
p.1 #15Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
Nope, but the Kirk looks like a neat idea. I got the inexpensive Haoge...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7QQB2P7?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
It's light, a little shorter than the others, but long enough that everything balances fine with the A7RV mounted and the stock hood.
I use it with my Mono-Gimbal head on my monopod, and I like it just fine. I suppose it could be nice if it were longer so I could use it as a carry handle, but I use a holster case and the low profile makes it easy to get in and out, and I wear it cross body so it's not a big issue for me personally since I don't carry it around by the foot often.
If I do carry it by the foot, I attach the neck strap to the lens and wrap it around my wrist a few times when carrying it by the foot so I have a backup if it slips... I don't know how well that will work and hope I never find out.
Eric
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7QQB2P7?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
It's light, a little shorter than the others, but long enough that everything balances fine with the A7RV mounted and the stock hood.
I use it with my Mono-Gimbal head on my monopod, and I like it just fine. I suppose it could be nice if it were longer so I could use it as a carry handle, but I use a holster case and the low profile makes it easy to get in and out, and I wear it cross body so it's not a big issue for me personally since I don't carry it around by the foot often.
If I do carry it by the foot, I attach the neck strap to the lens and wrap it around my wrist a few times when carrying it by the foot so I have a backup if it slips... I don't know how well that will work and hope I never find out.
Eric
Sep 18, 2026 at 01:11 PM
p.1 #16Kirk removable foot for Sony 400-800mm?
I’m a fan. I’m on my second lens with the same foot, and I’ll also get the adapter for the 100-400 f4.5. I only use one foot at a time, anyway. I don’t see a reason for a dedicated foot for every lens. The adapters are about $70 each.
Sep 18, 2026 at 04:29 PM