Tripod needed for Bigma (1 Viewer)

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yezzer

Member

• Feb 3, 2008

• #1

Hi people,

i've just got a Sigma 50-500mm lens, and I now need a tripod to go with it. TBH, I probably need a monopod too, but i could leave that for now.

What would you recommend? I've got a budget of about £120.

 

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gordon g

Well-known member

• Feb 4, 2008

• #2

I used mine on a manfrotto 055 with a 3 way head (it was very old - a 141 I think), which seemed adequate most of the time. A heavier duty head would have been better though!

 

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Claymore

Well-known member

• Feb 4, 2008

• #3

yezzer said:

Hi people,

i've just got a Sigma 50-500mm lens, and I now need a tripod to go with it. TBH, I probably need a monopod too, but i could leave that for now.

What would you recommend? I've got a budget of about £120.

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Hi,
I use my Bigma on a Benbo Trekker (the older model which is large/heavier but brilliant) they come up for sale quite often so you should easily find one for £120 (mine was £25 including case/ballhead S/H but mint condition, they are very tough so don't wear out easily)
Cheers
Brian

 

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yezzer

Member

• Feb 5, 2008

• #4

In the end I hurt my wrist fron hand-holding the Bigma, so i went to London Camera Exchange and bought a Velbon 750r, which seems to be fine for my needs so far!

 

Pluvius

Well-known member

• Feb 5, 2008

• #5

Also checkout Benro as opposed to Benbo. They are a well made copy of the gitzo tripods they seem to be reviewed fairly highly.I am just about to get a carbon one but you will find an aluminium one will be in your price bracket.

http://photopal.co.uk/index.php?cPath=26

 

Hauer

Well-known member

• Feb 8, 2008

• #6

Yezzer, take a look at the Vanguard Tracker series III or IV subject to the height required. Extremely sturdy and excellent value for money. Equipment review section refers.

Cheers - Herman

 

Last edited: Feb 9, 2008