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vertigoPT · Sep 18, 2009, 5:40 AM

Hi!

I’m on the market looking for a monopod for my new Sigma 150-500mm lens. I don’t want to break the bank but would like something that would last and feel well built. Yesterday I saw on a store the entry line model from Hama (star 8) and it didn’t look solid at all…

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

zig-123 · Sep 25, 2009, 7:06 AM

Hi,

I recently picked up a Neopod 7 made by Velbon for use with my E-30 DLSR and Sigma 135-400mm lens. This is a carbon fiber monopod with excellent build quality while making it reasonably light for carrying around all day. It compresses to about 21" and extends to about 65". The camera and lens feels very comfortable and secure with this particular unit.

I bought mine in the USA for $123.00 US

Zig

JohnG · Sep 25, 2009, 8:24 AM

I use a Bogen 679B. Use it with my 1dmkIII and Sigma 120-300 2.8 (lens is 50% heavier than yours) with zero issues. Cost is $47
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...3_Section.html

vertigoPT · Sep 27, 2009, 9:49 AM

Thanks for the info!

Sep 18, 2009, 5:40 AM	#1
vertigoPT Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 38	Monopod for a 150-500mm lens Hi! I’m on the market looking for a monopod for my new Sigma 150-500mm lens. I don’t want to break the bank but would like something that would last and feel well built. Yesterday I saw on a store the entry line model from Hama (star 8) and it didn’t look solid at all… Any suggestions? Thanks!

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Sep 25, 2009, 7:06 AM	#2
zig-123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Posts: 1,389	Hi, I recently picked up a Neopod 7 made by Velbon for use with my E-30 DLSR and Sigma 135-400mm lens. This is a carbon fiber monopod with excellent build quality while making it reasonably light for carrying around all day. It compresses to about 21" and extends to about 65". The camera and lens feels very comfortable and secure with this particular unit. I bought mine in the USA for $123.00 US Zig

Sep 25, 2009, 8:24 AM	#3
JohnG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,949	I use a Bogen 679B. Use it with my 1dmkIII and Sigma 120-300 2.8 (lens is 50% heavier than yours) with zero issues. Cost is $47 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...3_Section.html

Sep 27, 2009, 9:49 AM	#4
vertigoPT Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 38	Thanks for the info!