Really Right Stuff LC-A50 Package: lens collar with foot for Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 IS USM

Really Right Stuff LC-A50 Package for Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 IS USM, precise lens collar with replacement foot

You probably know this situation: The Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM is optically outstanding, but as soon as it’s on a tripod, you sometimes wish for a bit more calm in the system. This is exactly where the Really Right Stuff LC-A50 Package comes in. It is a precisely fitting replacement lens collar with the matching replacement foot LCF-55, specially tailored to this telezoom, making your setup significantly more stable, more comfortable, and simply more professional.

The package replaces the original Canon tripod collar and foot so that you get a much more torsion-resistant, cleanly balanced base for your RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM (2019 model). No wobbly improvisations, no half-baked adapter solutions, but a well-thought-out combination of collar and foot that feels like it’s made from a single piece and quickly establishes itself as the standard solution in everyday use.

Developed specifically for this lens, precisely fitting collar for the Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM

This LC-A50 Package is not just any universal tripod collar, but quite deliberately specifically for this lens, i.e. the Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM, designed. The shape of the collar follows the contour of the lens barrel so that the contact surface is optimally used and the lens is held securely and without play. No slipping, no annoying readjustment when you rotate the camera.

Because the collar is not universal but built exactly for this RF telezoom, the balance on the tripod head is also correct. Especially during longer sessions, such as sports, wildlife, or reportage, you’ll notice how pleasant it is when the system is cleanly balanced and you don’t have to constantly fight against its own weight. We would almost say: Once you’ve worked like this, you won’t want to go back to the standard collar.

Made in the USA, robust quality from 6061-T6 aluminum

The LC-A50 Package is made in the USA and relies on precisely milled 6061-T6 aluminum. In the photo industry, this material is something like the secret standard for high-quality tripod plates and clamps because it offers a very good ratio of stability to weight. At around 206 g, the set remains pleasantly light without feeling fragile.

The surface is black anodized Type II, providing a durable, unobtrusive, and low-reflection coating. Especially in available-light situations or nature photography, it’s nice when nothing reflects unnecessarily. The combination of cleanly milled edges, flawless anodizing, and solid material thickness immediately conveys that “okay, this will hold” impression the first time you touch it.

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

The integrated foot of the LC-A50 package is Arca-style compatible and has a clamping profile that, according to the manufacturer, fits 38 mm quick-release clamps. You can insert the foot directly into suitable ARCA quick-release couplers without additional adapter plates. This saves height, weight, and above all time during setup and breakdown.

If you are already working with an ARCA compatible tripod head or a corresponding clamp, the foot integrates seamlessly into your existing system. The width of about 9.3 cm provides a stable contact surface so that the telezoom sits firmly in the clamp. In addition, you have a 3/8" UNC photo thread and a 1/4" UNC photo thread on the underside, in case you ever want to work with another system or directly with a screw.

With QD strap socket, quickly switch from tripod to strap

The LC-A50 Package features a QD strap socket. This allows you to snap in a suitable strap with QD strap anchors and switch your setup from tripod operation to carry mode in seconds. Particularly practical if you are on the move a lot and constantly switching between “I’m walking” and “I’m shooting”.

To use this socket, you need a suitable strap with QD strap anchors, which you can add separately. The QD compatibility ensures that the strap locks in securely and can be released just as quickly without having to fiddle with screws. Especially with a telezoom of this size, it feels significantly more comfortable when you carry the weight via a solid strap socket on the foot and not just on the camera mount.

Well-thought-out dimensions, length, height, and width for stable handling

With a length of about 12.9 cm, a height of around 14.1 cm, and a width of approx. 9.3 cm, the LC-A50 Package is dimensioned so that you can get a good grip on the lens including the collar. The collar encloses the lens securely, while the foot provides enough surface area to comfortably carry the system or balance it on the tripod head.

These dimensions were not chosen at random but tailored to the Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM. The result is handling that feels surprisingly “well-rounded” in everyday use. You have enough space for your fingers, the center of gravity sits comfortably, and the system overall feels calmer, especially when you rotate the camera into portrait orientation.

Functional details, photo threads, ARCA profile, and clear system assignment

On the underside of the replacement foot, you’ll find two classic photo threads: one 3/8" UNC and one 1/4" UNC. This allows you to mount the foot directly on tripod heads, quick-release plates, or other mounts that are not ARCA-based. This flexibility is helpful if you work with different setups or occasionally rely on rental equipment.

As mentioned, the clamping profile is designed for Arca-style compatible 38 mm quick-release clamps, giving you a wide selection of suitable clamps and heads. At the same time, the LC-A50 Package is deliberately not universal. It is clearly defined for the Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM, giving you the advantage of an optimal fit and reliable, repeatable positioning.

Practical benefits in everyday use, more stability, better handling, less fiddling

In practice, this combination of precise collar, ARCA profile, and QD strap socket means above all one thing: you work more relaxed. When panning on the tripod, the image remains steadier; when switching between portrait and landscape orientation, you need fewer corrections; and when carrying, the setup feels more secure.

We see this LC-A50 Package as a sensible upgrade for anyone who regularly uses their Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM on a tripod or with a strap. Maybe not absolutely essential for the occasional vacation snapshot, but for sports, wildlife, portrait series, or longer reportages, the gain in comfort and stability is clearly noticeable. And that’s exactly what it’s all about in the end: less fiddling, more focus on the subject.