The best Tripod money can buy

[Lobas]

Just purchased a Lensmaster Gimbal head that will have a ef 300mm 2.8 lens sitting on it when I acquire one.

In the market for a tripod that can take the weight of this combo. Would be willing to spend a few hundred quid on a 3 sectioned carbon firbre tripod that may be small enough to tuck into my suitcase.

I have seen many and read loads of reviews but you can't beat user recommendations, so hear i am asking for the best tripod in this catergory that fits my setup.

Thanks in advance.

 

[markyboy.1967]

There are loads of very good tripods that fit the bill but hard to say it would be the best money can buy.For me the Gitzo 5541 LS that i have is a superb buy but outside your budget of a couple of hundred pounds. For your lens and head i would look at the Gitzo 3 series tripods if you want a superb tripod.

 

[realspeed]

If its to go into a suitcase and being carbon fibre 3 section one at that I do wonder about the stability of such when fully extended. Just something else to consider before purchase.

Realspeed

 

[HoppyUK]

Something like this Benro for £325? http://cgi.ebay.com/BENRO-C3780T-Ca...70765097321?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item3f0adb8169 Recommended supplier.

Get the geared centre column while you're at it, but maybe best not use it with the big lens. I don't think you will get anything as good for less, or much better for more. Tons of choice though.

You may need a big suitcase

 

[Craikeybaby]

If you want the best is has to be a Gitzo, the others just copy them anyway.

 

[gpa]

Something like this Benro for £325? http://cgi.ebay.com/BENRO-C3780T-Ca...70765097321?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item3f0adb8169 Recommended supplier.

Get the geared centre column while you're at it, but maybe best not use it with the big lens. I don't think you will get anything as good for less, or much better for more. Tons of choice though.

You may need a big suitcase

Just ordered one of these, hope it's as good as you say otherwise I'll hold you responsible