600mm f/4 II - extra foot?

[randym77]

Long time reader, first time poster...

I opened up the case of a Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lens, and found a piece I don't remember from other lenses. It looks like an extra tripod foot, much shorter than the one attached to the lens. What is this for?

 

[Loswr]

It's the monopod foot.

 

[randym77]

Thanks! Now that I know what it's called, it's much easier to find information.

I didn't realize you needed a different foot for monopods. The manual says you should not switch foots yourself; it should be done at a Canon service center.

I'm not planning to use the monopod foot, but what if I want to use a third-party foot? RRS, say. Can I do it myself? I always have before, but apparently this lens is different.

 

[Loswr]

I put the RRS foot on my 600 II myself, in complete defiance of the instruction booklet.

It's four screws with many threads, you'll feel if it loosens a bit, or if you're concerned, use a little Loctite Blue 242 on the screws (I didn't, no issues to date).

I use the RRS foot with both my gimbal and my monopod tilt head.

Enjoy the new lens!

 

[Loswr]

Ps. Here's why I use the RRS foot:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=9968.msg213492#msg213492

 

[randym77]

Thank you, great info. I've put in the order for the RRS foot.

I hope to shoot some eagles this weekend. (Er, with the new lens. Not planning to break federal law or anything. ;-)

 

[TexPhoto]

The 600 II includes feet? Not just foot? Who knew?

If one of you guys owns a camera, why not post a photo. It's worth 1000 words from what I've been told.

 

[Loswr]

The 600 II includes feet? Not just foot? Who knew?

If one of you guys owns a camera, why not post a photo. It's worth 1000 words from what I've been told.

The TDP review of the lens mentions the monopod foot, and even has a nice picture of it...