Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 lens - recommendations for tripod/set up

Sassie

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26 Nov 2009 - 1:35 PM

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Those of you who are using this lens or similar - what tripod and set up do you have?

Just getting this lens to use with D300 but will need to upgrade tripod. I was wondering about Wimberbley and Markins heads which I read are good.

I know I'll need a good sturdy tripod & head but bear in mind that I'm a slightly built female so would want to go for the lightest of the sturdiest I can get away with without risking lens/camera damage.

Any recommendations welcome!

Thanks, Sas

Pete (ePHOTOzine Staff)

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27 Nov 2009 - 10:04 AM

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Have you seen the review and video we've added a few days ago showing that lens on a Jobu BWG-Pro Gimbel head?

LenShepherd

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27 Nov 2009 - 4:17 PM

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The lightest of the sturdiest is a Gitzo Series 3 6x. Budget £500
I prefer the Gitzo off center ball heads for general use though, like a Benbo, there is a knack to using them.
For focus tracking I use the Manfrotto 393 - similar in principle to the Wimberly - at £125.

PJSPhotography

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27 Nov 2009 - 7:57 PM

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I use a basic Manfrotto 190 and a large benbo11 with my 300mm 2.8, though to be honist I often use it hand held as I can move it around so much easier. Depends on the light really. The benbo is a great tripod... if you like that sort of thing, many don't One of the first times I used the tripod it fell over and I nearly killed my nikkor 10.5mm lens.... been fine since though.