Quick release plate for Pentax D FA 70-200 lens

myronp2006 · 12-01-2017, 09:52 AM

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Hi,
I'm looking for a quick release plate for my Pentax D FA 70-200 lens. Any suggestions? Thanks, myronp2006

bdery · 12-01-2017, 11:44 AM

You could look at the Peak Design pro plate, it's the right size, well made, thin and can accept many attachment systems.

Otherwise, just get a cheap Arca-Swiss plate off eBay. There are many available for a fe wbucks. A plate machined from aluminum will be of the same quality whoever makes it. As much as I understand paying good money for a good tripod head, for a plate there's really no gain in spending a lot.

pschlute · 12-01-2017, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by bdery

As much as I understand paying good money for a good tripod head, for a plate there's really no gain in spending a lot

While I agree to an extent with your sentiments, it would be the quality of the bolt that holds the camera or lens to the plate that would be my concern.

C_Jones · 12-01-2017, 01:04 PM

Depending on the length spec of your tripod collar foot, the QR plates are available in different sizes. I use one that is a longer than normal version to accommodate the foot of my Sigma 150-500 DG OS lens. Mine looks something similar to this one that is available on Amazon (shortcut below). It has a D-Ring screw on the bottom so that you can screw/unscrew the mount quite easily, and it has pads on the surface of it.

amazon.com : Haoge 120mm QR Quick Release Plate Dual Dovetail and D-Ring Screw Fits Arca-Swiss Standard for Tripod Ball Head : Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20&

narual · 12-01-2017, 02:29 PM

I'm not sure if he's still around on the forum, but I had the plate for my 60-250 made by Fanotec (same guy that makes the nodal ninja pano head):
Fanotec Tripod Foot for Pentax Q Adapter and DA* Lenses - Page 5 - PentaxForums.com

here's his website. He doesn't have anything pentad-specific but I'm sure it's an option.

Fanotec Arca Swiss Compatible Lens Plate

C_Jones · 12-01-2017, 06:35 PM

Actually, I looked and the one that I have is like the following (shortcut below). 100 mm model.

100MM Lens Plate Quick Release Arca Swiss Compat for Canon Nikon Sigma tele Lens | eBay

zapp · 12-04-2017, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by myronp2006

Hi,
I'm looking for a quick release plate for my Pentax D FA 70-200 lens. Any suggestions? Thanks, myronp2006

The real bummer is that Pentax makes a foot for the lens and that it almost fits Arca style systems. What a stupid design - don't forget, Wimberley, RRS, and co will not make replacement foots for a Pentax lens. Pentax is missing out here. Actually the Pentax foot fits some Arca heads, but not in general.

bdery · 12-04-2017, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by zapp

Pentax is missing out here. Actually the Pentax foot fits some Arca heads, but not in general.

True, they would have machined a lip there and make it Arca-Swiss compatible without compromising general functionality.

angerdan · 12-05-2017, 02:15 AM

A 8cm long plate already fits the food of the D FA* 70-200.
Usual brands, advantages and disadvantages are listed here:
Lens plate for DA 560mm ? - PentaxForums.com

12-01-2017, 09:52 AM	#1
myronp2006 New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 1	Quick release plate for Pentax D FA 70-200 lens 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'm looking for a quick release plate for my Pentax D FA 70-200 lens. Any suggestions? Thanks, myronp2006

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12-01-2017, 11:44 AM	#2
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	You could look at the Peak Design pro plate, it's the right size, well made, thin and can accept many attachment systems. Otherwise, just get a cheap Arca-Swiss plate off eBay. There are many available for a fe wbucks. A plate machined from aluminum will be of the same quality whoever makes it. As much as I understand paying good money for a good tripod head, for a plate there's really no gain in spending a lot.

12-01-2017, 12:13 PM	#3
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Originally posted by bdery As much as I understand paying good money for a good tripod head, for a plate there's really no gain in spending a lot While I agree to an extent with your sentiments, it would be the quality of the bolt that holds the camera or lens to the plate that would be my concern.

12-01-2017, 01:04 PM	#4
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	Depending on the length spec of your tripod collar foot, the QR plates are available in different sizes. I use one that is a longer than normal version to accommodate the foot of my Sigma 150-500 DG OS lens. Mine looks something similar to this one that is available on Amazon (shortcut below). It has a D-Ring screw on the bottom so that you can screw/unscrew the mount quite easily, and it has pads on the surface of it. amazon.com : Haoge 120mm QR Quick Release Plate Dual Dovetail and D-Ring Screw Fits Arca-Swiss Standard for Tripod Ball Head : Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20&

12-01-2017, 02:29 PM	#5
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	I'm not sure if he's still around on the forum, but I had the plate for my 60-250 made by Fanotec (same guy that makes the nodal ninja pano head): Fanotec Tripod Foot for Pentax Q Adapter and DA* Lenses - Page 5 - PentaxForums.com here's his website. He doesn't have anything pentad-specific but I'm sure it's an option. Fanotec Arca Swiss Compatible Lens Plate

12-01-2017, 06:35 PM	#6
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	Actually, I looked and the one that I have is like the following (shortcut below). 100 mm model. 100MM Lens Plate Quick Release Arca Swiss Compat for Canon Nikon Sigma tele Lens \| eBay

12-04-2017, 11:02 AM	#7
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Originally posted by myronp2006 Hi, I'm looking for a quick release plate for my Pentax D FA 70-200 lens. Any suggestions? Thanks, myronp2006 The real bummer is that Pentax makes a foot for the lens and that it almost fits Arca style systems. What a stupid design - don't forget, Wimberley, RRS, and co will not make replacement foots for a Pentax lens. Pentax is missing out here. Actually the Pentax foot fits some Arca heads, but not in general.

12-04-2017, 11:30 AM	#8
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by zapp Pentax is missing out here. Actually the Pentax foot fits some Arca heads, but not in general. True, they would have machined a lip there and make it Arca-Swiss compatible without compromising general functionality.

12-05-2017, 02:15 AM	#9
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	A 8cm long plate already fits the food of the D FA* 70-200. Usual brands, advantages and disadvantages are listed here: Lens plate for DA 560mm ? - PentaxForums.com