Leofoto NF-03 replacement foot with QD mount for Nikon 200 mm f/2

Leofoto NF-03 replacement foot for Nikon 200 mm f/2, specially developed for this lens

You can see it immediately with the Leofoto NF-03: this replacement lens foot is not some universal part, but is designed specifically for two particular heavyweights in the Nikon F system. It replaces the original lens foot of the Nikon 200mm f/2 G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR and Nikon 200mm f/2 G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR models and fits the lens so precisely that you almost forget it’s not an original part.

The NF-03 is made to make your 200 mm f/2 genuinely more practical in everyday use. More stable on a tripod, more comfortable to carry, faster when switching from portrait to landscape format and back again. No fiddling, no wobbling, but a neatly fitting, precisely milled solution that feels like an upgrade, not a compromise.

Arca-style compatible, integrated 38 mm clamping profile for quick changes

The foot has an integrated 38 mm wide dovetail clamping profile that, according to the manufacturer, is Arca-style compatible. You can place the NF-03 directly into suitable quick-release clamps, without an additional plate, without an adapter, without tinkering. In everyday use this means: place the lens on, clamp it, done.

The replacement foot is ARCA compatible and works with a whole range of common clamping systems. It fits, among others, into ProMediaGear clamps, Wimberley clamps, Really Right Stuff screw clamps, Really Right Stuff lever clamps, Jobu Design clamps, Kirk clamps and the FlexShooter screw cross-clamp. This allows you to continue using your existing setup and you don’t have to rebuild the entire system just because you’re using a different foot.

If you’re generally looking for ARCA compatible accessories, the NF-03 integrates seamlessly into this world. Many photographers use exactly this combination of Arca-style standard and a custom lens foot to position heavy telephoto lenses securely and with repeatable precision.

with QD strap socket, fast, secure carrying option integrated

A detail that’s easy to overlook but extremely practical in everyday use: the Leofoto NF-03 has a QD strap socket. The foot is therefore QD compatible and allows the use of modern strap systems with quick release. Especially with a 200 mm f/2, which you often carry directly on the lens, this is a real gain in comfort.

To use this socket, you need a suitable strap with QD strap anchors. You can find such straps, for example, with matching QD strap anchors. Once clipped in, you can comfortably carry the lens and camera at your side without having to rely on the camera strap, which quickly reaches its limits with this kind of weight.

Robust 6061-T6 aluminum, lightweight, stable and black anodized

The NF-03 is manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum, a material also used in aircraft construction and high-quality mechanical engineering. The material offers a very good ratio of weight to stability, which is quite important for a telephoto lens of this class. After all, the replacement foot is not supposed to add extra weight, but to improve handling.

The surface is black anodized, which not only looks good but also protects against scratches and corrosion. The anodized layer ensures that the foot remains visually and functionally in shape even after frequent mounting and dismounting in clamps, after hikes in the field or under changing weather conditions. It’s not a show effect, but a practical coating for tough everyday photographic use.

Well-thought-out dimensions, compact yet with sufficient contact area

With a length of 11.5 cm and a width of 3.8 cm, the Leofoto NF-03 offers a solid contact area in the quick-release clamp without appearing unnecessarily bulky. The height of 0.7 cm keeps the profile pleasantly low, which has a positive effect on the balance of the entire setup, especially on gimbal or tilt heads.

The weight of only 79 g is astonishingly low for a solid, stable lens foot. This way, your Nikon 200 mm f/2 G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR or Nikon 200 mm f/2 G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR remains as mobile as is realistically possible in this lens class, despite the added functionality and stability. Especially if you walk a lot, every gram that isn’t unnecessary counts.

More safety in use, 2 safety stop screws to prevent slipping out

Another point that is important to us with such components: safety. The Leofoto NF-03 is equipped with 2 safety stop screws. These screws prevent accidental slipping out of the quick-release clamp if the clamp loosens or you don’t close it perfectly when repositioning. It’s a small but very effective safety layer that can save your lens from a fall in case of doubt.

Especially with heavy telephoto lenses used on gimbal or panning heads, this safety mechanism is a real plus. When shooting, you sometimes lean out a bit far, literally, and it’s reassuring when the setup doesn’t slip out of the clamp at the slightest mistake.

Practical benefits for nature, sports and event photography

Whether you’re standing on the sidelines with your 200 mm f/2, photographing wildlife at dusk, or working in the pit at concerts, the NF-03 plays to its strengths wherever quick changes between handheld and tripod use are required. Thanks to the integrated Arca-style profile, you can place the lens in the appropriate clamp in a flash and remove it just as quickly when you need to react flexibly.

The combination of precise fit for the Nikon 200 mm f/2 lenses, the QD strap socket and the Arca-style compatibility makes the Leofoto NF-03 a very well-thought-out component. No over-the-top fireworks of features, but a solid, practice-oriented solution that makes your workflow with this special telephoto lens noticeably more pleasant and safer.