Tripods!

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I'm looking for a lightweight tripod for the X-T2.

 

I am currently thinking the Sirui T-025X, the Sirui T2205X, the ZOMEI Z699C, the Manfrotto Befree Carbon, or the MeFoto Roadtrip Travel Tripod.

 

Emphasis is on as lightweight as possible while still being capable of holding an X-T2 with an XF16mm f/1.4 WR. I don't care about how high it goes, but it would be a bonus if it got low enough for macro work (but hardly necessary, I have a huge manfrotto for that). No preference on quickmount standard.

 

The Sirui's interest me because they are super lightweight at least the T-025X you can take out the center column and attach the head directly to the legs, which would make it even lighter when I didn't need height.

 

Would prefer to spend less than 300. 400 max. So Gitzo is out.

 

If anyone has any of these tripods, or has a preference or suggestion, I'd love to hear it!

 

Thanks!

 

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[Mike G]

300 what?

[Pierre]

I own the Rollei Compact Traveler no1 Carbon. Less than 1 kg, 33cm folded, 142cm at max height, arcaswiss compatible head (compatible with MHG-XT2). Check the complete specifications here :

 

http://www.rollei.com/products/tripods/travel-tripods/rollei-compact-traveler-no-1-carbon-black,p312919

 

230€ in France

Edited October 16, 2016 by Pierre

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Sorry, 300 US dollars. 400 US dollars max.

[Mike G]

$300/400 is I reckon quite a good budget!

 

My suggestion is to peruse Amazon and then find a local stockist of your chosen tripod!

[lleo]

I stand with Pierre. I have the Rollei C5i. It's not light as Pierre's (1.6Kg) but it's quite good for me. It's awesome, it has everything, included one leg that becomes a monopod. I carry on it my X-E2 with a Tair 3S attached without any problem. So you might go for the carbon version.

[quincy]

I've got the Sirui T-2004X with the Sirui G-10X ballhead. The build quality is very good, stability is great, but to be honest for my liking it's too big and too heavy for just an X-T1+XF16 (or XF18-55 in my case) and landscape photography.

A few tips that helped me while searching for tripods: too many segments (in the legs) decrease stability, the center column shouldn't be used if you want sharp images with long exposures (it can be useful if you just want to support the weight of your camera), for landscape you rather need a tripod that goes low, not one that goes high, and carbon isn't always good.

 

If I were in the market for a (landscape) tripod right now I'd buy the Novoflex Triopod or TrioBalance with the short 4-Segmented aluminiumlegs.

[lleo]

Quincy, my advice is to get a tripod that carries a little more than the weight you might need. If you're 200% sure you won't ever have heavier optics, it's ok, but can you be sure by now? I agree with you over carbon. Of course less weight is an advantage, but how much is it needed? I prefer sturdier than lighter.

[quincy]

You're absolutely right. I use the Sirui with my 100-400, and that's a perfect fit for me.

But for landscape photography, I often don't even take it with me or leave it in the car. That's why I'd buy a smaller, lighter one for this usage, and then I'd choose one that can't be extended so far, but is rigid and can go low to the ground if needed. Maybe the Novoflex I recommended is still too big/heavy.

[Chucktin]

I'm looking at a 3 legged thing Leo. Kind of candy colored but the folded size ~ 14" fits what I'm looking for.

 

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[zeddi]

I got the Sirui T-1204x and it's a great little tripod for the size and money.

If you're looking for longer exposures outside with longer lenses, this tripod is not going to be stable enough.

And be aware of the maximum height without center colum, it might be to short for you.