Wimberley AP-553 Replacement Foot for Nikon 200-400 f4.0 AF-S VR / 500 f4.0 AF-S (I & II)

The AP-553 does not provide enough length for proper balance when using certain lightweight camera bodies (see chart below). If your lens/camera combo is incompatible, use the new AP-554 foot.

Lens Compatible Bodies 

Nikon 500 AF-S I & II: Cameras + battery 30oz or heavier (including the D300) 

Nikon 500 AF-S VR: Cameras + battery 34oz or heavier (D3 and similiar pro bodies) 

Nikon 200-400 AF-S VR: Cameras + battery 25oz or heavier (including D300, D90, & D7000) 

Incompatible Bodies

Nikon 500 AF-S I & II: Camera + battery lighter than 33oz (e.g. D90, D7000, D5000 & D3000)

Nikon 500 AF-S VR: Camera + battery lighter than 34oz (e.g. D300, D90, D7000 D5000 & D3000)

Nikon 200-400 AF-S VR: Camera + battery lighter than 25oz (e.g. D5000 & D3000)

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.