Z 600mm f4 tripod collar foot replacement

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I do have some RRS stuff too. As their replacement foot is out of stock at the moment, I am considering one of the others. Your comment on its comfortable hand-holding is a point I take note of. Thanks for you input.
 
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Andy Miller Photo UK said:
It is really simple - we who own these lenses and want a different foot buy replacement feet. The cost is tiny compared to the cost of the lens. Most sporting pros just screw their lens onto a monopod and so do not need replacement feet. The bureaus that supply these lenses never change the feet.
I worked with Zenelli to help them make their replacement foot for this fitting.
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The cost may be small relative to the lens, but it's still an unnecessary cost (as Tamron and Sigma have proven). The "relative cost" depends on the lens. For a 70-200 f2.8 the cost is about ten percent of the lens, which is not insignificant.
 
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I own the Haoge LF-Z48 Lens Replacement Foot, which was less than 50 Euros on Amazon.

It works well and has 1/4 3/8 and QD holes. The only thing I do not like is that it could be a tad longer to carry and a bit better rounded.
No problems with balance on my gimbal or fluid head though, length is not a problem there.
 
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hrv said:
I own the Haoge LF-Z48 Lens Replacement Foot, which was less than 50 Euros on Amazon.

It works well and has 1/4 3/8 and QD holes. The only thing I do not like is that it could be a tad longer to carry and a bit better rounded.
No problems with balance on my gimbal or fluid head though, length is not a problem there.
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Thanks for the feedback hrv. Having a longer foot and being easier to carry would certainly be a consideration.
 
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12markus12 said:
how's the upper metal part of the foot linked with the carbon fibre part?
I really like the optics of the foot but probably think a "one piece" metal solution like the Wimberley gives me more "piece of mind" than a 2 piece metal/carbon solution...but maybe that's just me worrying something not worth to worry about :)
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As per Andrea Zenelli himself, the 2 pieces (CF & metal) are attached together with both glue AND 2 screws that secures the integrity of the foot.

In his own words: "Our destructive tests show that you would not be able to remove the black plate even with a hammer".

Mine is arriving tomorrow (Fedex sayz), so I'll be checking it myself on the Z600TC.

I also have a Haoge that works nicely on my Z800 but it's a bit on the short side for my hand, and, the edges a bit harsh, so for a heavier lens like the Z600TC, I expect the shape of the foot will be a bit more gentle to handle.

Krgds, Marcelo
 
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Well, Fedex performed and delivered the LFZ today.

I don't like the screw heads protruding from the base. Not a big deal, but I'd prefer the screw heads concealed as in the original (and other brands).

Longer than the the Haoge (good for my hands) it has a feeling kind of strange, used to touching bare solid metal, now it's like holding it from a plasticky (flimsy) piece.

Krgds, Marcelo
 
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Marcelo_R said:
Well, Fedex performed and delivered the LFZ today.

I don't like the screw heads protruding from the base. Not a big deal, but I'd prefer the screw heads concealed as in the original (and other brands).

Longer than the the Haoge (good for my hands) it has a feeling kind of strange, used to touching bare solid metal, now it's like holding it from a plasticky (flimsy) piece.

Krgds, Marcelo
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I wasn't delighted by those protruding screws at all, either. But honestly since I put the thing on my 600, other than to check those screws are tight once in awhile I never think about which foot or how it looks, now. Still, that Zeneli is one gorgeous bit of engineering! :)
 
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ssheipel said:
I wasn't delighted by those protruding screws at all, either. But honestly since I put the thing on my 600, other than to check those screws are tight once in awhile I never think about which foot or how it looks, now. Still, that Zeneli is one gorgeous bit of engineering! :)
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I agree Steven! I asked Andrea Zen about the screws, his answer made a lot of sense to me: they wanted to shave the last gram out of the weight, concealing the screws meant to increaase the size & mass (thus, the weight) of the base.

It's more of an esthetic "issue" (not) than a practical thing. Good idea to check once in a while for the screws, didn't think of it. Thanks!

Krgds, Marcelo
 
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