Where to find tripod foot mount for DA* 60-250?

wjax · 08-18-2012, 07:12 AM

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Hi,

I broke the tripod mount foot that clamps onto the body of my 60-250mm DA* zoom lens. I can't seem to find the replacement part on Pentax's website. Does anyone have a part number and/or know where I can find a replacement? Thanks!

tim60 · 08-18-2012, 01:15 PM

This would be an unusual item to have available in a catalog.

Use 'contact us' on their site and ask for it in the message. See what they can do.

**germar** · 08-18-2012, 01:21 PM

Sorry, I have to ask....

How did you break it?

All the best finding a new one, the other poster is correct, that would be a call or email to Pentax parts.

wjax · 08-18-2012, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by germar

Sorry, I have to ask....

How did you break it?

All the best finding a new one, the other poster is correct, that would be a call or email to Pentax parts.

Hi, thanks, I'll just call Pentax. To answer your question, I dropped the lens as I picked up my camera bag. I think the tripod mount took the brunt of the fall since it broke at the attachment point to the lens body. Thankfully the lens seems okay. I amazed that it survived the crash landing but the tripod foot did not - yikes!

**volley** · 08-19-2012, 02:39 AM

Originally posted by wjax

Hi, thanks, I'll just call Pentax. To answer your question, I dropped the lens as I picked up my camera bag. I think the tripod mount took the brunt of the fall since it broke at the attachment point to the lens body. Thankfully the lens seems okay. I amazed that it survived the crash landing but the tripod foot did not - yikes!

... for sure better than breaking the lens and have the tripod mount left intact

Allison · 08-19-2012, 05:31 AM

That must have been quite a fall to break that foot! At least if something had to break it was the tripod mount and not the lens. I am interested to hear if Pentax is able to replace it for you.

wjax · 11-14-2012, 10:33 AM

Okay some follow up here. I called Pentax and waited for about three weeks for the rep to get me a price and availability info on the tripod mount. She said that she thought the part was pretty expensive ($100-$150) but she would check for me promptly. When I did not hear anything back I called her two or three times and she kept promising that she would let me know something but she never followed up and overall was entirely unhelpful. So I bit the bullet and sent it in for repair. It was fixed relatively promptly by C.R.I.S. and at what I considered a reasonable price ($130). They even replaced the ring that the mount was attached to since is was very slightly deformed from the accident and they also did a general check on the lens optics. So the moral of the story is when something like this happens don't bother with the Pentax parts rep, just send it in for repair.

angerdan · 11-09-2017, 02:24 PM

Nodal Ninja offers one:
Photography Accessories | Panoramic Photography | Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja
amazon.com : Replacement foot for Pentax DA 60-250mm and DA 300mm : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

**mattb123** · 11-09-2017, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by angerdan

Nodal Ninja offers one:
Photography Accessories | Panoramic Photography | Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja
amazon.com : Replacement foot for Pentax DA 60-250mm and DA 300mm : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

I have that one, it's really solid.

**monochrome** · 11-09-2017, 04:42 PM

I bought that part for my K for Q Adapter (it is the same part) when Pentax still sold parts direct to the public. As I recall it was $40 shipped.

angerdan · 11-11-2017, 03:14 PM

With an anti-twist lip this plate prevents twisting between the plate and lens foot and is usable on booth DA* 60-250 and DA* 300.
Lens Plate for Pentax 300mm f/4 ED IF SMC Pentax -DA lens - 300mm f/4 ED IF SMC Pentax-DA - Pentax - Lens Mounting | Kirk Photo

angerdan · 03-05-2018, 02:50 AM

How about this?
PENTAX tripod collar TRIPOD MOUNT K mount lens adapter for Q 38100 japan new. | eBay
AS plate for the DA*60-250/300 lens foot - PentaxForums.com

**stanwi3** · 08-14-2018, 09:14 AM

I have found that Nodal Ninja Panoramic Photography Equipment has a replacement foot for the Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm. Here is a link to their site:
Photography Accessories | Panoramic Photography | Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja
I just ordered one, so I have no comments about it, yet.

**mattb123** · 08-14-2018, 09:20 AM

I have a Fanotech replacement foot that I'm planning to sell. LMK if you want it.

---------- Post added 08-14-18 at 10:21 AM ----------

Originally posted by stanwi3

I have found that Nodal Ninja Panoramic Photography Equipment has a replacement foot for the Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm. Here is a link to their site:
Photography Accessories | Panoramic Photography | Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja
I just ordered one, so I have no comments about it, yet.

That looks identical to the one I have and in some ways it's better than the OEM one but the foot part is a little small without a tripod plate attached.
It stays on a lot better than the original!

angerdan · 08-14-2018, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by stanwi3

I have found that Nodal Ninja Panoramic Photography Equipment has a replacement foot for the Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm. Here is a link to their site:
Photography Accessories | Panoramic Photography | Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja
I just ordered one, so I have no comments about it, yet.

I'd wrote this link 9 months ago 5 posts before yours

Originally posted by angerdan

Nodal Ninja offers one:
Photography Accessories | Panoramic Photography | Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja
amazon.com : Replacement foot for Pentax DA 60-250mm and DA 300mm : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

08-18-2012, 07:12 AM	#1
wjax Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 51	*Where to find tripod foot mount for DA 60-250?** Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hi, I broke the tripod mount foot that clamps onto the body of my 60-250mm DA* zoom lens. I can't seem to find the replacement part on Pentax's website. Does anyone have a part number and/or know where I can find a replacement? Thanks!

08-14-2018, 09:14 AM	#13
stanwi3 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 322	Replacement foot -60-250 and 300mm I have found that Nodal Ninja Panoramic Photography Equipment has a replacement foot for the Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm. Here is a link to their site: Photography Accessories \| Panoramic Photography \| Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja I just ordered one, so I have no comments about it, yet.

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08-18-2012, 01:15 PM	#2
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,738	This would be an unusual item to have available in a catalog. Use 'contact us' on their site and ask for it in the message. See what they can do.

08-18-2012, 01:21 PM	#3
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 728	Sorry, I have to ask.... How did you break it? All the best finding a new one, the other poster is correct, that would be a call or email to Pentax parts.

08-18-2012, 02:08 PM	#4
wjax Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 51 Original Poster	Originally posted by germar Sorry, I have to ask.... How did you break it? All the best finding a new one, the other poster is correct, that would be a call or email to Pentax parts. Hi, thanks, I'll just call Pentax. To answer your question, I dropped the lens as I picked up my camera bag. I think the tripod mount took the brunt of the fall since it broke at the attachment point to the lens body. Thankfully the lens seems okay. I amazed that it survived the crash landing but the tripod foot did not - yikes!

08-19-2012, 02:39 AM	#5
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Originally posted by wjax Hi, thanks, I'll just call Pentax. To answer your question, I dropped the lens as I picked up my camera bag. I think the tripod mount took the brunt of the fall since it broke at the attachment point to the lens body. Thankfully the lens seems okay. I amazed that it survived the crash landing but the tripod foot did not - yikes! ... for sure better than breaking the lens and have the tripod mount left intact

08-19-2012, 05:31 AM	#6
Allison Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 667	That must have been quite a fall to break that foot! At least if something had to break it was the tripod mount and not the lens. I am interested to hear if Pentax is able to replace it for you.

11-14-2012, 10:33 AM	#7
wjax Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 51 Original Poster	Okay some follow up here. I called Pentax and waited for about three weeks for the rep to get me a price and availability info on the tripod mount. She said that she thought the part was pretty expensive ($100-$150) but she would check for me promptly. When I did not hear anything back I called her two or three times and she kept promising that she would let me know something but she never followed up and overall was entirely unhelpful. So I bit the bullet and sent it in for repair. It was fixed relatively promptly by C.R.I.S. and at what I considered a reasonable price ($130). They even replaced the ring that the mount was attached to since is was very slightly deformed from the accident and they also did a general check on the lens optics. So the moral of the story is when something like this happens don't bother with the Pentax parts rep, just send it in for repair.

11-09-2017, 02:24 PM	#8
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Nodal Ninja offers one: Photography Accessories \| Panoramic Photography \| Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja amazon.com : Replacement foot for Pentax DA 60-250mm and DA 300mm : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

11-09-2017, 02:29 PM	#9
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by angerdan Nodal Ninja offers one: Photography Accessories \| Panoramic Photography \| Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja amazon.com : Replacement foot for Pentax DA 60-250mm and DA 300mm : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20& I have that one, it's really solid.

11-09-2017, 04:42 PM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I bought that part for my K for Q Adapter (it is the same part) when Pentax still sold parts direct to the public. As I recall it was $40 shipped.

11-11-2017, 03:14 PM	#11
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	With an anti-twist lip this plate prevents twisting between the plate and lens foot and is usable on booth DA* 60-250 and DA* 300. Lens Plate for Pentax 300mm f/4 ED IF SMC Pentax -DA lens - 300mm f/4 ED IF SMC Pentax-DA - Pentax - Lens Mounting \| Kirk Photo

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03-05-2018, 02:50 AM	#12
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	How about this? PENTAX tripod collar TRIPOD MOUNT K mount lens adapter for Q 38100 japan new. \| eBay AS plate for the DA*60-250/300 lens foot - PentaxForums.com

08-14-2018, 09:20 AM	#14
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I have a Fanotech replacement foot that I'm planning to sell. LMK if you want it. ---------- Post added 08-14-18 at 10:21 AM ---------- Originally posted by stanwi3 I have found that Nodal Ninja Panoramic Photography Equipment has a replacement foot for the Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm. Here is a link to their site: Photography Accessories \| Panoramic Photography \| Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja I just ordered one, so I have no comments about it, yet. That looks identical to the one I have and in some ways it's better than the OEM one but the foot part is a little small without a tripod plate attached. It stays on a lot better than the original!

08-14-2018, 10:29 AM	#15
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by stanwi3 I have found that Nodal Ninja Panoramic Photography Equipment has a replacement foot for the Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm. Here is a link to their site: Photography Accessories \| Panoramic Photography \| Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja I just ordered one, so I have no comments about it, yet. I'd wrote this link 9 months ago 5 posts before yours Originally posted by angerdan Nodal Ninja offers one: Photography Accessories \| Panoramic Photography \| Tripod Head - Nodal Ninja amazon.com : Replacement foot for Pentax DA 60-250mm and DA 300mm : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&