This Quick Release Plate from Acratech is designed to fit telephoto lenses with a foot of 3" or less. This plate is engineered with a lip that prevents rotation of the lens foot. Acratech quick release plates are compatible with any Arca-Swiss type quick release system. Machined in the USA from T-6061 aluminum, these plates feature a durable satin black anodized finish.
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Key Features
- Arca-Swiss Clamp Compatible
- Fits Lenses with 3" Foot
- 2 x 1/4"-20 Threaded Mounting Stud
- Machined from 6061 T-6 Aluminum
This Quick Release Plate from Acratech is designed to fit telephoto lenses with a foot of 3" or less. This plate is engineered with a lip that prevents rotation of the lens foot. Acratech quick release plates are compatible with any Arca-Swiss type quick release system. Machined in the USA from T-6061 aluminum, these plates feature a durable satin black anodized finish.
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Acratech 2181 Reviews
Better Stability with Long Lens and Arca-Swiss Mount
By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-05
I saw this type of Arca-Swiss adapter on You tube and realized this was for me. On the foot of my long telephoto lens, I had a small, square Arca-Swiss adapter attached to the tripod foot of my lens to mount my lens on my tripod head. As soon as I saw this longer plate, I knew it was a better item for securing the lens to tripod. No chance of twisting. Inexpensive and does the job perfectly.
A quality two bolt plate.
By Malcolm
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-03-21
This plate is now mounted on a Mercury 6 x 9 larger format camera. Both the main body and the 40mm front spacer (a set up for a 135mm lens) have 1/4 20 tpi bosses. This plate straddles them both, perfectly. Minimum overhangs. Job done. Plate: Tick. Added structural stability: Tick. Extra grab handle: Tick. M.D. Hayward.
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Will this work with Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 ...
Will this work with Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens?
The prior answer does not answer the question. What about compatibility with the RF 100-500mm lens?
Date published: 2024-06-06
Will this fit the Nikon 180-600 Z lens, so that ...
Will this fit the Nikon 180-600 Z lens, so that we have arca swiss on the foot?
Yes, the Acratech Quick Release Plate for Telephoto Lenses (3") is compatible with the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens.
Date published: 2023-11-08
Good for 200-500 Nikkor 5.6?
Good for 200-500 Nikkor 5.6?
The Acratech website shows that the correct lens plate for this lens is the 4" lens plate item #2131
B & H site shows they are in stock and ready to ship.
Date published: 2020-11-28
Does anyone know if this plate works well with ...
Does anyone know if this plate works well with the RRS BH -40 ball head?
Yes it does.
Date published: 2022-08-26
Is it true that the bottom of the plate does not ...
Is it true that the bottom of the plate does not have safety stop screws or threaded holes for them?
Correct, we do not add the screws on the bottom of our plates. We have considered adding them but we do not like them because they do not allow the camera to sit flat when setting it down on a flat surface. It also seems like a potential problem with smaller plates.
Date published: 2019-03-04
Is this the best plate for a Fuji XF 50-140mm ...
Is this the best plate for a Fuji XF 50-140mm lens? The plate has 2 screws, but the len's collar's foot has only 1 screw hole. What is done with the "extra" screw?
The Acratech Quick Release Plate for Telephoto Lenses (3"), B&H # ACQRLP3, and the Kirk KLP-310 Quick Release Lens Plate for Select Lenses, B&H # KIKLP310V2, are both good lens plates for use with the FUJIFILM XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens. All Acratech quick release plates 3 inches (75mm) and longer include a second attachment screw that may be required for some lenses. If your lens only has one screw mount attachment thread, then you would simply remove the other screw, which you may choose to keep as a spare/backup screw.
Date published: 2022-08-28
Will this plate work with the Canon RF 70-200mm ...
Will this plate work with the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens (White)?
The Acratech Quick Release Plate for Telephoto Lenses (3") will not properly fit the Canon 70-200mm Z lens. You can use the Kirk LP-73 Replacement Foot, B&H # KILP73, instead.
Date published: 2025-04-23
is it compatible with nikon 70-200 2.8 s lens
is it compatible with nikon 70-200 2.8 s lens
Per Acratech's response below, the plate is compatible with your 70-200 2.8S Nikon lens.
Date published: 2020-10-19