Have ordered together with the D7100 grip. The original handle is not to have less than EUR 251.86. For these savings I also possibly minor differences (defects) in purchasing. However, I noticed not a single deficiency. The originating from G. Friedemann review I can only agree with the leather covering. In fact that is somewhat coarser. So visually a difference. Whether the original handle also has a different surface, I can not judge. Everything works as it should. Even when using a 75-300mm lens nothing wobbles on the stand. Maybe G.Friedemann has the locking wheel not properly tightened, otherwise I can not rattling and play for Body explained. The use of the tripod is no problem. I would highly recommend this for handle each and the money saved can still be a non-genuine flash, or an original fixed focal length lens, or, or, or buy.