WHAT IS THE BEST TRIPOD ON WHICH TO MOUNT A 500 OR 600mm LENS?
There are only 2 choices: the Gitzo 410 or the lightweight Gitzo 1548 Carbon Fiber. Both are strong and sturdy enough to routinely produce–with perfect technique on the photographer’s part, sharp images at shutter speeds down to 1/60th of a second. Though the 1548 is expensive, and I wish that it were a bit taller, I absolutely love mine; it is my everyday tripod. When working out of and near my vehicle, say at Bosque Del Apache or Ding Darling, I’ll opt for the heavier 410 tripod.
