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Parallax · 08-25-2020, 08:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by termy

oops, apologies for this 8th thread.

I did go through all those other threads, although, having gone through them, could not have a conclusive Yes or No, on whether those two lenses share the exact same tripod foot.

But yes, could have built on one of the other seven (although the Qn wouldnt really fit with the heading).

No need to apologize. Your thread is perfectly appropriate.
pentaxforums.com is an active discussion forum not just a repository of past discussions.

**yucatanPentax** · 08-26-2020, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by bdery

Mine is also the bigger one. I like it since it's easier to hold the lens from the foot when carrying, and it's easier to slip fingers underneath when handling.

I wonder why I'm the only person (so far to comment) who has ended up with the "short" leg on my 60-250mm tripod foot? I'm likely the 3rd or 4th owner (not the second for sure) when I bought it used, so it could have been switched with a 300mm at some time in the past, but it also seems just like the B&H images.

Does anyone know whether Pentax ended making two different tripod feet at some point in time?

Well, if anything, it's been an interesting thread, as I always thought I had the original foot on it. Maybe yes? Maybe no?

dbs · 08-26-2020, 12:43 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Yucatan

In Aus you can't buy the feet let alone different lengths from Ricoh.

Dave

bdery · 08-26-2020, 04:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by yucatanPentax

I wonder why I'm the only person (so far to comment) who has ended up with the "short" leg on my 60-250mm tripod foot? I'm likely the 3rd or 4th owner (not the second for sure) when I bought it used, so it could have been switched with a 300mm at some time in the past, but it also seems just like the B&H images.

Does anyone know whether Pentax ended making two different tripod feet at some point in time?

Well, if anything, it's been an interesting thread, as I always thought I had the original foot on it. Maybe yes? Maybe no?

Stock pictures from when I bought it and when I wrote the review show the bigger foot. I'm guessing you either got a recent serial number where the company switched the foot, or a swap when owned by someone else. But it's the first time I hear of this.

**volley** · 08-26-2020, 07:59 AM - **1 Like**

Another user here who owns both lenses since many years. My 60-250 also has the "longer and taller" foot.

Originally posted by yucatanPentax

I wonder why I'm the only person (so far to comment) who has ended up with the "short" leg on my 60-250mm tripod foot?

Look at it this way: your 60-250 may be a unique collector's item

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08-25-2020, 08:03 AM - 1 Like	#16
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by termy oops, apologies for this 8th thread. I did go through all those other threads, although, having gone through them, could not have a conclusive Yes or No, on whether those two lenses share the exact same tripod foot. But yes, could have built on one of the other seven (although the Qn wouldnt really fit with the heading). No need to apologize. Your thread is perfectly appropriate. pentaxforums.com is an active discussion forum not just a repository of past discussions.

08-26-2020, 12:29 AM	#17
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,842	Originally posted by bdery Mine is also the bigger one. I like it since it's easier to hold the lens from the foot when carrying, and it's easier to slip fingers underneath when handling. I wonder why I'm the only person (so far to comment) who has ended up with the "short" leg on my 60-250mm tripod foot? I'm likely the 3rd or 4th owner (not the second for sure) when I bought it used, so it could have been switched with a 300mm at some time in the past, but it also seems just like the B&H images. Does anyone know whether Pentax ended making two different tripod feet at some point in time? Well, if anything, it's been an interesting thread, as I always thought I had the original foot on it. Maybe yes? Maybe no?

08-26-2020, 12:43 AM - 1 Like	#18
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Hi Yucatan In Aus you can't buy the feet let alone different lengths from Ricoh. Dave

08-26-2020, 04:57 AM - 1 Like	#19
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by yucatanPentax I wonder why I'm the only person (so far to comment) who has ended up with the "short" leg on my 60-250mm tripod foot? I'm likely the 3rd or 4th owner (not the second for sure) when I bought it used, so it could have been switched with a 300mm at some time in the past, but it also seems just like the B&H images. Does anyone know whether Pentax ended making two different tripod feet at some point in time? Well, if anything, it's been an interesting thread, as I always thought I had the original foot on it. Maybe yes? Maybe no? Stock pictures from when I bought it and when I wrote the review show the bigger foot. I'm guessing you either got a recent serial number where the company switched the foot, or a swap when owned by someone else. But it's the first time I hear of this.

08-26-2020, 07:59 AM - 1 Like	#20
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Another user here who owns both lenses since many years. My 60-250 also has the "longer and taller" foot. Originally posted by yucatanPentax I wonder why I'm the only person (so far to comment) who has ended up with the "short" leg on my 60-250mm tripod foot? Look at it this way: your 60-250 may be a unique collector's item

Tripod foot - DA 60-250, DA*300

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