Wimberley AP-611
Wimberley AP-611: Lower-profile tripod support for Sony’s 70-200mm lens
Unlike the foot supplied with the lens, the Wimberley AP-611 is a lower-profile, Arca-type-compatible replacement for the Sony FE 70-200 F/2.8 GM OSS. Its reduced height brings the lens closer to the tripod head, improving balance and reducing flex and vibration. It’s made for owners of this Sony telephoto zoom who want a more stable tripod mounting point. Use it for tripod-mounted framing, where a lower centre of gravity supports a steadier setup, or for a stationary lens position where reduced vibration matters. The foot also offers a mounting option for tripod heads without an Arca-type clamp, using a matching threaded connection. Its double dovetail design allows accessories to attach above or below the foot, so the plate can serve as an accessory mounting point as well as a lens support. This is a dedicated replacement for one specific Sony lens, not a universal foot.
Mounting details
- Double dovetail profile: The top and underside both accept compatible accessories, giving you two mounting surfaces on the foot.
- Two threaded connections: 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 sockets provide a direct mounting option for tripod heads without an Arca-type clamp.
- Safety stops: The pair of stops helps prevent the lens from sliding out if a clamp is only partly closed.
- Black anodised finish: The finish covers the 6061 aluminium foot and gives it a hard-wearing exterior.
- Compact dimensions: At 8.64 × 3.81 × 1.91 cm, the foot has a short, low-profile shape beneath the lens.
Specialist Note
The Wimberley AP-611’s strongest point is bringing the Sony FE 70-200 F/2.8 GM OSS closer to the tripod head for steadier support. At 65.2 g, it adds little weight to a lens setup, which is useful when carrying the lens between shooting positions. I’d recommend it to owners who regularly mount this zoom on a tripod: use its Arca-type profile with a compatible clamp for a direct connection, or use the matching threaded socket with a head that takes a screw-mounted plate. The double-sided dovetail is a thoughtful extra if you want to attach an accessory above or below the foot. Just note that it’s made specifically for this Sony lens.
What's Included
- Wimberley AP-611 Replacement Foot
- 1/4"-20 mounting screw
- 3/8"-16 mounting screw
- 2 × M3 × 6 mm Allen bolts
- 5/32" Allen key
- 2.5 mm Allen key
- Instruction manual
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Wimberley
- Model: AP-611
- Type: Replacement tripod foot
- Compatible lens: Sony FE 70-200 F/2.8 GM OSS
- Tripod interface: Arca-type compatible
- Material: 6061 aluminium
- Weight: 65.2 g
- Dimensions: 8.64 × 3.81 × 1.91 cm
- Threaded connections: 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16
Wimberley AP-611 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Wimberley AP-611 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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