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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bkrownd" data-source="post: 1542044" data-attributes="member: 44104">Since the monopod should be attached to the lens there shouldn't be any significant stress there.    I used to use a monopod with my superzoom.  However I stopped using a monopod when I got a big DSLR because the camera and big lens is so long and heavy that it's very unstable and wants to rotate, and the monopod gets noodly when extended to the height necessary for bird photos.  I can hand-hold it far more steadily.  It also snags on foliage when giving chase.  It just isn't practical for the high angles and high camera position and mobility I need for bird photos.</blockquote>