Kirk LP-59V2 replacement lens foot with QD mount for Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM & 400mm f/4 DO IS II

Kirk LP-59V2 replacement lens foot for Canon telephoto lenses

Sometimes an astonishing amount depends on such a seemingly small part. The Kirk LP-59V2 replacement lens foot is exactly such a part: inconspicuous at first glance, but in practice a pretty crucial component for a stable, low‑stress setup with your Canon telephoto. It replaces your lens’s original tripod foot and comes with an integrated 38 mm dovetail clamping profile, so you can simply do without additional quick‑release plates.

The foot is specifically designed for the following lenses from the Canon EF system: Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM. The fit is correspondingly precise, the contact surface is cleanly matched so that the lens sits solidly and torsion‑resistant on the tripod head. Especially with long focal lengths, where every tiny vibration becomes visible, this makes a noticeable difference.

Specially developed for the following lenses

This lens foot is not just some universal part that will somehow fit, but was specifically developed for the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and the Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM. The geometry is based on the original mounts, so you attach the LP-59V2 just like the Canon standard foot, but gain significantly more functionality.

You can still mount the lens hood in the transport position without any tricks or bending anything. That may sound trivial, but in everyday use it is very convenient when you want to stow the lens in a backpack or suitcase. With a length of about 10.16 cm, a width of around 3.8 cm and a height of about 3.5 cm, the foot remains compact enough to stay out of the way, while at the same time offering enough leverage to safely carry or reposition the lens.

With a weight of only about 91 g, your setup remains light, which really helps on longer tours, wildlife sessions or sports events. The LP-59V2 is therefore a practical alternative to the original foot, giving you more flexibility on the camera without unnecessarily bulking up your system.

Arca‑style compatible for flexible quick‑release systems

The integrated dovetail profile is double‑sided and Arca‑style compatible, so you can clamp the foot directly into a wide range of common 38 mm quick‑release clamps. According to the manufacturer, the profile fits, among others, FlexShooter lever cross‑clamps and FlexShooter screw cross‑clamps, ProMediaGear clamps, Wimberley clamps, Really Right Stuff screw clamps and Really Right Stuff lever clamps, Jobu Design clamps, Acratech lever clamps and Acratech screw clamps, Markins clamps, and of course Kirk clamps and other ARCA compatible quick‑release systems.

This allows you to quickly switch your telephoto lens between different tripods, gimbals or ball heads without having to fiddle with plates or adapters every time. In practice, this means less fuss and more time for the actual shot. And if you ever want to work directly on a tripod thread, you’ll find an additional 3/8" UNC photo thread and a 1/4" UNC photo thread on the underside, allowing you to mount the foot in the classic way as well.

Two integrated safety stop screws on the underside ensure that the foot cannot accidentally slide out of the quick‑release clamp if you open the clamp a bit too far. Especially with heavier telephoto lenses, this safety mechanism is a very reassuring detail, because in an emergency it catches exactly that one moment when you’re briefly not paying attention.

With QD strap socket for quick switching from tripod to carrying strap

The LP-59V2 features an integrated QD strap socket, meaning a single, cleanly machined QD‑compatible receptacle. This allows you to snap a suitable strap with QD strap anchors directly into the lens foot without additional eyelets or adapters. This is particularly practical when you switch back and forth between tripod use and handheld work, for example in sports, wildlife or reportage.

To use this QD strap socket you need a strap with matching QD strap anchors, which you can purchase separately: strap with QD strap anchors. Once the strap is set up, you can release the lens from the tripod in a flash and carry it safely over your shoulder. No hanging it from the camera eyelet, no awkward center of gravity, but directly from the foot, where the weight belongs.

This QD‑compatible system has become standard in many fields, including outdoor and tactical applications, and has established itself thanks to its reliability and ease of use. For photography this means: a robust, defined connection that can be released and locked again with a single movement.

Made in the USA from high‑quality 6061‑T6 aluminum

The Kirk LP-59V2 is made from 6061‑T6 aluminum, a proven aircraft aluminum that offers a very good ratio of strength, rigidity and weight. The material is precisely CNC‑milled so that edges, contact surfaces and the double dovetail profile are executed exactly. In practice this ensures a clean fit in the clamps and a solid feel when tightening.

The surface is black anodized, which not only looks discreet and unobtrusive, but also protects the foot against corrosion and wear. The matte black anodized finish prevents distracting reflections, which can definitely be noticeable in wildlife or sports under stadium lights. Overall, the foot feels very solid without being bulky and blends unobtrusively into a professional Canon setup.

The fact that the lens foot is made in the USA is reflected in the combination of precise manufacturing and well‑thought‑out details. You can tell that this is not just a piece of metal that was produced, but a tool that is meant to work in tough everyday photography, whether in the rain on the sidelines or early in the morning in a hide.

Practical details for everyday photography

In daily use, the LP-59V2 scores with a number of small but relevant features. The compact length of 10.16 cm offers enough space for a secure handhold without unnecessarily increasing the pack size. With a width of about 3.8 cm, the foot sits comfortably in the hand when you want to briefly lift or reposition the lens.

The ability to mount the lens hood in the transport position makes stowing it in a backpack or suitcase significantly easier. You don’t have to remove the foot first or improvise anything, but can store your telephoto lens as you are used to, just with a more functional foot.

The combination of ARCA compatible quick‑release interface, QD strap socket, safety stop screws and the additional photo threads on the underside results in a very versatile system. You can mount the lens on a gimbal, a classic ball head, a monopod or directly on a tripod and detach it again in seconds if necessary. For many who travel a lot or frequently switch between different setups, this flexibility is exactly the point at which such a replacement foot really pays off.

All in all, the Kirk LP-59V2 replacement lens foot is a well‑thought‑out solution for anyone who wants to use their Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM or Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM more safely, comfortably and flexibly, without having to deal with makeshift plates, adapters or wobbly constructions. Not a spectacular part, but one that reliably does its job in the background – and that is exactly what a good lens foot is actually supposed to do.