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Out of thousands of reviews for 44 products, over 50 people recommended Tripods specifically for Telephoto. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Canon 100 Monopod
Canon 100 Monopod $15 - $40 Compare Prices
  • Type: Monopod
  • Head Type: Ballhead
  • Maximum Height: 64.5 in.
  • Maximum Load: 4.4 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
6 People Recommend
"steady photos using a telephoto lens.…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"as anyone who has tried to use a telephoto lens without support will tesitfy, it can be very difficult to keep a steady hand.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it has done a fine job for me with a 300 mm telephoto lens.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 2 Slik PRO 700 DX
Slik PRO 700 DX Tripod $100 - $140 Compare Prices
  • Stays In Place
  • Type: Tripod
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Height: 74.8 in.
  • Released over 3 years ago
5 People Recommend
"works great w/ my 300mm and 400mm telephoto lens.…"

- "Sunshine" at Adorama.com

"for anyone who uses a large telephoto lens and needs a solid tripod to support it, the slik pro 700dx amt-titanium alloy tripod is one you should definitely consider.i use mine with a 400mm f/2.8…"

- Amazon.com User

"i use exceptionally long telephotos (600 to 1200mm) and telescopes on a frequent basis and stability in a breeze is critical.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-
Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-Tripod $18 - $23 Compare Prices
  • Maximum Load: 6.6 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
4 People Recommend
"i have not put any large telephoto lenses on my d70 because i can't seem to get the vaunted telephotos available for it (that's a whole other story).…"

- Amazon.com User

"but, for my purposes, i'm considering that close enough.) given this weight, my heavier telephoto lens is out of the question.…"

- Amazon.com User

"but, for my purposes, i'm considering that close enough.) given this weight, my heavier telephoto lens is out of the question. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible
GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras $31 - $40 Compare Prices
  • Maximum Load: 0.60625 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
4 People Recommend
"i have not put any large telephoto lenses on my d70 because i can't seem to get the vaunted telephotos available for it (that's a whole other story).…"

- Amazon.com User

"but, for my purposes, i'm considering that close enough.) given this weight, my heavier telephoto lens is out of the question.…"

- Amazon.com User

"but, for my purposes, i'm considering that close enough.) given this weight, my heavier telephoto lens is out of the question. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Yellow) $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
3 People Recommend
"i have not put any large telephoto lenses on my d70 because i can't seem to get the vaunted telephotos available for it (that's a whole other story).…"

- Amazon.com User

"but, for my purposes, i'm considering that close enough.) given this weight, my heavier telephoto lens is out of the question.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it is sturdy enough for any of my digital slr's including shorter telephoto lenses. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Green) $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
3 People Recommend
"i have not put any large telephoto lenses on my d70 because i can't seem to get the vaunted telephotos available for it (that's a whole other story).…"

- Amazon.com User

"but, for my purposes, i'm considering that close enough.) given this weight, my heavier telephoto lens is out of the question.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it is sturdy enough for any of my digital slr's including shorter telephoto lenses. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red
Joby Gorillapod Mini Tripod Black/Red $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
3 People Recommend
"i have not put any large telephoto lenses on my d70 because i can't seem to get the vaunted telephotos available for it (that's a whole other story).…"

- Amazon.com User

"but, for my purposes, i'm considering that close enough.) given this weight, my heavier telephoto lens is out of the question.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it is sturdy enough for any of my digital slr's including shorter telephoto lenses. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 8 785 Modo
Bogen Communication 785 Modo Tripod $59 - $90 Compare Prices
  • Type: Tripod
  • Maximum Height: 50 in.
  • Maximum Load: 2.2 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
3 People Recommend
"even though the manufacturer suggests not using this tripod for slrs, i have no problems using it with my cannon digital rebel slr, even with the 70-300mm telephoto.…"

- Amazon.com User

"do not use with heavy lenses like telephotos.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i have canon powershot s3is with the len adaptor and additional telephoto lens, which make the weight totally around 600-700g.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 9 190XPROB Pro Aluminum
Bogen Communication Bogen 190XPROB Pro Aluminum Tripod $138 - $178 Compare Prices
  • Maximum Height: 57.48 in.
  • Maximum Load: 176.37 lbs.
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"mid-telephoto zoom lenses attached.…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"stability without center column extended: the 190xprob easily supports my camera with macro, normal zoom, or mid-telephoto zoom lenses attached.…"

- Amazon.com User

"mid-telephoto zoom lenses attached. …"

- Bhphotovideo.com User


No 10 Gitzo Mountaineer GT0530
Gitzo Mountaineer GT0530 Tripod $400 - $444 Compare Prices
  • Maximum Height: 51.57 in.
  • Maximum Load: 11.02 lbs.
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"shooting with a nikon f100 with 24mm and 50 mm lense- telephoto lenses probably would be too much.…"

- Adorama.com User

"shooting with a nikon f100 with 24mm and 50 mm lense- telephoto lenses probably would be too much. …"

- Adorama.com User


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