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SmallRig Wildlife Photography Lens Support Kit (Manfrotto 501PL)

BH #SM4429 • MFR #4429
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SmallRig Wildlife Photography Lens Support Kit (Manfrotto 501PL)
Key Features
  • For Wildlife Photography Enthusiasts
  • Supports Long Sony/Canon/Nikon Lenses
  • Lightweight Carbon Fiber 15mm Rod System
  • Manfrotto 501PL QR Baseplate
Make shooting wildlife with long lenses a breeze with the Wildlife Photography Lens Support Kit from SmallRig. The kit features lens support mounts for Canon, Nikon, or Sony DSLR/mirrorless cameras, a baseplate with a Manfrotto 501PL quick release plate, a camera hinge, two 11.8" long 15mm carbon fiber rods, and a lens support. The assembly provides adjustable support for your camera at one end, secure mounting for your lens in the center, and a standard lens support to keep long lenses secure. The maximum load capacity of the rig is 13.2 lb.
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SmallRig 4429 Overview

Make shooting wildlife with long lenses a breeze with the Wildlife Photography Lens Support Kit from SmallRig. The kit features lens support mounts for Canon, Nikon, or Sony DSLR/mirrorless cameras, a baseplate with a Manfrotto 501PL quick release plate, a camera hinge, two 11.8" long 15mm carbon fiber rods, and a lens support. The assembly provides adjustable support for your camera at one end, secure mounting for your lens in the center, and a standard lens support to keep long lenses secure. The maximum load capacity of the rig is 13.2 lb.

Quick Features
  • Tailored for wildlife photography enthusiasts and compatible with popular telephoto lenses and cameras from Sony, Canon, and Nikon
  • The Manfrotto 501PL quick release plate and rod clamp base combined design effectively reduces weight, ensuring a lighter shooting experience
  • The three-point connection between the camera body, lens support, and lens provides stability
  • The lens support features a lens strap hole for convenient on-the-go carrying
  • The support can hold a camera rig up to 13.2 lb
Supported Lenses
The rig supports numerous long lenses and teleconverters, including but not limited to:

  • Sony: FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS, FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS, FE 1.4x Teleconverter, and FE 2x Teleconverter
  • Canon: RF 400 f/2.8 L USM, RF 600 f/4 L USM, RF 800mm f/5.6 L USM, and RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM
  • Nikon: NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Camera Support
The rig supports numerous DSLR and mirrorless cameras, including but not limited to:
  • Sony: a9 III, a9 III and VG-C5 Vertical Grip, a7R V, a7R V and VG-C4EM Vertical Grip, a7R IV, a7R IV and VG-C4EM Vertical Grip, a7R III and VG-C3EM Vertical Grip
  • Canon: EOS R5, EOS R5 and BG-R10 Battery Grip, EOS R3
  • Nikon: Z9, Z8, Z7 II, Z7 II and MB-N11 Vertical Grip, Z6 III, Z6 III and MB-N14 Power Battery Pack
EAN: 6941590018775

SmallRig 4429 Specs

Mounting Screw
1x 1/4"-20 Male
Load Capacity
13.2 lb / 6.0 kg
Bubble Level
No
Strap Loop
Yes
Material of Construction
Aluminum, Carbon Fiber
Length
11.8" / 300.00 mm (Footprint)
4.4" / 113.00 mm (Collar)
Width
4.3" / 108.00 mm (Footprint)
1" / 25.00 mm (Collar)
Height
2.3" / 57.5 mm (Footprint)
2.2" / 57.00 mm (Collar)
Weight
20.8 oz / 590 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.6 x 7.7 x 3.1"

SmallRig 4429 Reviews

SmallRig Wildlife Photography LensSupport KitManfrotto 501PL

By Ronald
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-26

SmallRig makes great products, but I am a little disappointed in the base plate for Sony lenses. I chatted with B&H online and assured me that this would fit the Sony FX30 with the Sony 1.4 TC and the Sony 200-600mm OSS lens. When I got the SmallRig Lens Support, I noticed that the screws will not fit the 200-600mm OSS lens. If SmallRig would make a baseplate to fit these Sony lenses, I would buy again. Great concept, but it does not work with my current lenses.

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Is it compatible with the Canon 70-200 f2.8L USM Z

Is it compatible with the Canon 70-200 f2.8L USM Z, and a Canon C70?
Asked by: Brian
The SmallRig Wildlife Photography Lens Support Kit (Manfrotto 501PL) is neither compatible with the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens nor the Canon C70 Cinema Camera. This item is only compatible with the Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens, Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM Lens, Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens, and the Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM Lens.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2026-05-18
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