The AP-500 replaces the stock foot on Nikon Lenses (See list below, Image of compatibility chart, or our website). The AP-500 is precision machined to slide right into an Arca-Swiss style quick-release clamp. It also has 1/4" and 3/8" tapped holes for mounting to non-quick-release tripod heads and monopods. All replacement feet feature the same dual safety stops and flash bracket compatibility as our lens plates.
For use on the following Lenses
Nikon 500 f/5.6 PF VR Lenses
What's Included
AP-500 Arca-Swiss Style replacement lens foot (Qty 1)
Mounting Screw β ΒΌ-20 x 9/16L Flat Head Socket Cap Screw (Qty 1)
Safety Stop Screws - M3 x 6mm Socket Head Cap Screw (Qty 2)
Hex Key β 5/32 (Qty 1)
Hex Key β 2.5mm (Qty 1)
5 Year Warranty on all products from Wimberley
The "Arca-Swiss Style" Quick-Release Geometry
The "Arca-Swiss Style" Quick-Release Geometry refers to the open-cavity dovetail quick-release system developed decades ago by Arca-Swiss for use with their Monoball ball heads and large format cameras. After the extreme popularity of the Arca-Swiss B-1 ball head in the 1990s, other companies began manufacturing custom camera-body and lens plates using this geometry. Since then, this geometry has become the industry standard for high-end tripod heads (particularly in the nature photography industry). The figure below shows the basic dimensions of the dovetail used in this system:
The Wimberley Head Version II, Sidekick, and other clamps use this quick-release system, so any lens that you wish to connect to our heads must be equipped with an Arca-Swiss style lens plate or replacement foot.
Manufacturers that use the Arca-Swiss Style Quick-Release Geometry include:
Acratech
Arca-Swiss
Foba
Giottos (only on their most recent line of ball heads & plates)
Hejnar
Jobu
Kirk
Markins
Novoflex (only on some of their products)
Promediagear
Really Right Stuff
Studioball
Wimberley
About Wimberley Replacement Feet
These custom low-profile replacement feet replace the factory foot on the rotation collar of your lens and also serve as the Arca-Swiss style quick-release plate for your lens. No additional quick-release plate is needed. It makes your lens handle better on a conventional tripod head, such as a ball head, and also makes it easier to pack.
We use finite element analysis validated by empirical data when we design our feet. This process allows us to optimize the weight to stiffness ratio. Other manufacturers often reduce weight by removing material in ways that are convenient for the machining process or aesthetic design while ignoring stiffness performance resulting in rigidity below our quality standards.
Not compatible with most Manfrotto or Gitzo clamps
About Wimberley Replacement Feet
