Really Right Stuff LCF-11 replacement foot for Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR (2016) & Nikon 500 mm f/5.6E

Really Right Stuff LCF-11 replacement foot for Nikon telephoto lenses

Sometimes it is amazing how much difference a seemingly small part can make to your setup. The Really Right Stuff LCF-11 replacement foot replaces the original Nikon lens foot of your telephoto lens and gives you a significantly more stable, practice-oriented base for tripod, gimbal and carrying strap. Instead of a simple foot, you get a precisely milled replacement lens foot with an integrated dovetail profile that works directly as an Arca-style compatible quick-release plate, making many additional parts unnecessary.

The LCF-11 is consistently designed for tough everyday photographic use. Robust, lightweight, cleanly finished, with clear edges and yet comfortable in the hand. No frills, but a well-thought-out tool for long assignments in the field, on the sidelines or in the studio.

Specially developed for the following lenses

The Really Right Stuff LCF-11 is not just any universal foot, but is specially designed and precisely milled for the following lenses: Nikon 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S NIKKOR (2016) and Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR NIKKOR. The shape, height and contact surface are precisely matched to these Nikon F lenses so that your telephoto lens sits securely and without play on the foot.

Thanks to the optimized construction height, you get a pleasantly balanced combination on the tripod head, which is particularly noticeable with long focal lengths. Handling when switching from portrait to landscape format, aligning on gimbal heads or quickly moving to a monopod becomes noticeably smoother. You don’t just feel it, you’ll also see it later in your images.

Made from high-quality 6061-T6 aluminum, manufactured in the USA

The LCF-11 is made from 6061-T6 aluminum, a proven aerospace material that offers a very good ratio of weight to stability. At only about 90 g, your setup remains pleasantly light without having to compromise on torsional rigidity. The surface is black anodized, which not only looks classy, but also provides a durable, low-reflection finish that simply holds up in the field and under changing weather conditions.

The replacement foot is manufactured by Really Right Stuff in the USA with very tight tolerances and clean CNC machining. The result is a precise fit on the lens and an absolutely flat surface for your clamps and tripod heads. In short: you screw it on and it fits, without any fiddling.

With QD strap socket for flexible carrying options

A practical detail that quickly becomes indispensable in everyday use: the LCF-11 has an integrated QD strap socket, i.e. a Quick-Detach strap anchor socket. This allows you to secure your telephoto lens directly on the foot with a suitable QD carrying strap, without additional adapters or improvised solutions.

The QD strap socket is QD compatible and positioned so that the lens hangs as balanced as possible when carried. To use this socket, you need a strap with suitable QD strap anchors, which you can purchase separately. You can find more information about this here. Especially on longer reportages, wildlife tours or sports assignments, this is a very comfortable, secure carrying option that keeps your hands freer.

Arca-style compatible for seamless integration into your tripod setup

The integrated dovetail of the LCF-11 is ARCA compatible and, according to the manufacturer, designed for the widely used 38 mm Arca-style profile. You can insert the foot directly into a wide range of quick-release clamps without an additional quick-release plate. This saves height, weight and simply your nerves when things have to move quickly.

The clamping profile fits, among others, ProMediaGear clamps, Wimberley clamps, Really Right Stuff screw clamps, Really Right Stuff lever clamps, Acratech lever clamps, Acratech screw clamps, Kirk clamps and the FlexShooter screw cross clamp. If your tripod head or gimbal uses an Arca-style compatible 38 mm quick-release clamp, you are usually ready to go immediately with this foot. You can find a compact overview of ARCA systems here.

Well-thought-out safety details and threaded sockets

To prevent your lens from slipping unnoticed out of the quick-release clamp, the LCF-11 has 2 safety stop screws on the underside. These small but important screws prevent accidental slipping out of the quick-release clamp if the clamp is not fully closed or has loosened. Especially with expensive telephoto lenses, this is a safety net you don’t want to be without.

In addition, a 3/8" UNC photo thread and a 1/4" UNC photo thread are integrated on the underside. This allows you to mount the foot directly on a tripod, a quick-release plate with screw or special adapters if necessary. This flexibility is useful if you work with different systems or use older tripod heads without an Arca-style clamp.

Compact dimensions, high stability

With a length of about 10.7 cm, a width of around 5.2 cm and a height of approx. 3.1 cm, the LCF-11 is compact enough not to get in the way in your camera backpack, but at the same time offers a sufficiently large contact surface for stable clamping and secure carrying. The proportions are chosen so that the foot can be used as a carrying handle without appearing too bulky. You can get a good grip on the lens when you take it off the tripod or move it briefly.

The combination of 6061-T6 aluminum, the black anodized surface and precise milling ensures high torsional rigidity, which helps to minimize camera shake, especially with long focal lengths and longer exposure times. In practice, this means: fewer throwaways, more sharp images, especially at 500 mm and beyond.

Practice-oriented design for Nikon F telephoto lenses

The LCF-11 is clearly tailored for use with Nikon F telephoto lenses and completely replaces the original Nikon lens foot. You unscrew the original foot, mount the Really Right Stuff replacement foot and immediately have an Arca-style compatible base with QD strap socket. No additional adapter clutter, no wobbly interim solutions.

In daily work, this becomes noticeable in many small moments: when quickly switching from tripod to monopod, when slinging the lens on the strap, when transporting it in the backpack with the foot also serving as a handle. It may not be a spectacular part, but it is one of those that you no longer want to do without after a short time because it simply works.