Leofoto SGF-01 replacement foot with QD mount for Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports

Leofoto SGF-01 replacement foot specifically for this lens

Let’s be honest: The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is a real workhorse, but the standard lens foot eventually feels a bit like a compromise. This is exactly where the Leofoto SGF-01 replacement foot comes in, which was developed specifically for this lens and completely replaces the original lens foot of the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports. You unscrew the standard foot, mount the SGF-01, and immediately have a significantly more stable, better-balanced base for your telephoto zoom.

The replacement foot is precisely matched to the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports so that the contact surface is optimally used and nothing wobbles or twists. The length of 12.0 cm ensures a pleasant balance on the tripod, while the compact height of 1.9 cm and the width of 3.8 cm create a slim but very stable profile. At only 93 g, your setup remains light enough for mobile use, but feels far more confidence-inspiring than the standard foot.

The SGF-01 is made from 6061-T6 aluminum, a high-quality material proven in aviation that combines high rigidity with low weight. The surface is black anodized, which not only looks classy but also reliably protects the metal surface from scratches and corrosion. This way, the foot matches the Sigma Sports visually and looks like it’s all of a piece.

Arca-style compatible for flexible quick-release systems

On the underside, the Leofoto SGF-01 has an integrated 38 mm wide dovetail clamping profile that is Arca-style compatible and integrates seamlessly into modern quick-release systems. You can insert the foot directly into Arca-style compatible (according to the manufacturer) 38 mm quick-release clamps without additional adapters or plates. This saves time, reduces potential points of failure, and makes your setup overall more streamlined.

It’s interesting how widely the SGF-01 is supported in practice: The clamping profile fits ProMediaGear clamps, Wimberley clamps, Really Right Stuff screw clamps, Really Right Stuff lever clamps, Kirk clamps, Jobu Design clamps, and even the FlexShooter screw cross clamp. So if you are already using a high-quality tripod system with ARCA components, this replacement foot simply integrates into your existing workflow without requiring you to rethink much.

Since the foot is ARCA compatible, it is ideal for use with corresponding quick-release couplings and tripod heads. You can find additional suitable Arca-style solutions in the corresponding category under ARCA compatible systems. This allows you to gradually build a consistent, professional setup that holds reliably and can be quickly adapted to changing subjects.

With QD strap anchor mount for quick carrying comfort

A small detail that makes a surprisingly big difference in everyday use: The Leofoto SGF-01 features a QD strap mount, more precisely a QD strap anchor mount that is QD compatible. This means you can snap a suitable carrying strap with QD strap anchors directly onto the foot and safely carry your Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports by the lens and foot instead of putting all the strain on the camera strap lug.

To use this QD strap mount, you need a strap with QD strap anchors. You can find such straps in the corresponding accessories category under straps with QD strap anchors. Once you’ve experienced how quickly a QD strap can be released and snapped back in, you’ll hardly want to do without this system in the field, especially on longer tours or when traveling.

Thanks to the position of the QD strap anchor mount directly on the replacement foot, the camera and lens set hangs much more balanced, which noticeably relieves your shoulder and back. Especially at long focal lengths, when you frequently switch between tripod and handheld shooting, this quick change between carrying and shooting is a real gain in comfort.

Thought-out details for safe work in the field

On the underside of the Leofoto SGF-01 you will find, in addition to the Arca-style profile, two classic photo threads: 1 x 3/8" UNC photo thread and 1 x 1/4" UNC photo thread. This allows you, if necessary, to mount the foot directly on a tripod head without an ARCA clamp or to screw on special adapters, sliders, or other accessories. It may sound unspectacular, but in everyday use it is often exactly what you need when you have to improvise.

Also very important in practice are the 2 safety stop screws on the underside. These safety stop screws prevent accidental slipping out of the quick-release clamp if you have not completely closed the clamp or if you push the camera a bit too far forward or backward in the heat of the moment. Especially with a heavy telephoto zoom like the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM / Sports, this is a reassuring safety net.

The combination of robust 6061-T6 aluminum, the black anodized surface, and the well-thought-out geometry results in a replacement foot that performs reliably both in the studio and outdoors in wind, weather, and the occasional small knock. It’s not the loudest accessory in your camera bag, but it’s one of those that simply work and that you won’t want to be without after a short time.