Advice on tripods and mounts for heavy lens

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i am using a 400mm 2.8f vr11 lens with a D800 i have a old tripod which i think might of been on the ark its heavy and cumbersome as christmas is coming might treat myself to some thing light and easier to use. So guy and gals what do you recommend ?

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Gitzo 5 series would be the obvious tripod choice, but I know some bird photographers also use the series 3 for this sort of weight kit

The systematic type without the central column would probably be best, guessing you use a gimbal or very heavy duty ballhead.

I do know of a 5541LS for sale secondhand with or without the wimberley head

Cheers
Rich
 
The Gitzo GT3541 would be man enough for that combination, however, if you're going to 500/600mm and above, then it would have to be the 5 series IMHO.
 
tijuana taxi said:
Gitzo 5 series would be the obvious tripod choice, but I know some bird photographers also use the series 3 for this sort of weight kit

The systematic type without the central column would probably be best, guessing you use a gimbal or very heavy duty ballhead.

I do know of a 5541LS for sale secondhand with or without the wimberley head

Cheers
Rich
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Thanks Rich
 
Think the 400mm f/2.8 is heavier than the 500mm f/4, certainly is in the Canon range and would be surprised if it wasn't the same with Nikon too
 
tijuana taxi said:
Think the 400mm f/2.8 is heavier than the 500mm f/4, certainly is in the Canon range and would be surprised if it wasn't the same with Nikon too
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Yes it is i think will go for the 5 series just incase
Thanks Rob
 
tijuana taxi said:
Gitzo 5 series would be the obvious tripod choice, but I know some bird photographers also use the series 3 for this sort of weight kit

The systematic type without the central column would probably be best, guessing you use a gimbal or very heavy duty ballhead.

I do know of a 5541LS for sale secondhand with or without the wimberley head

Cheers
Rich
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Hi there what sort of money are the second hand 5541LS going for ?
Thanks Rob
 
One I know of is VGC at £600 for the tripod, think they are about 850 quid new. Have attached a picture, looks to be in fine condition, but can only see a photo same as you

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tijuana taxi said:
One I know of is VGC at £600 for the tripod, think they are about 850 quid new. Have attached a picture, looks to be in fine condition, but can only see a photo same as you

Please note mods, this isn't mine or in anyway connected, just trying to help out

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Thanks Rich for your help will have a look and make my mind up.

Cheers Rob
 
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