I also use a D500 and ztamron 150-600 lens. I highly recommend the Sirui line of tripods. Other photographers see mine and they flip out because they have gitzo and other expensive brands paying from 600. To $900. The Sirui is better. Center post, extended height, lays flat on the ground with the three legs extended out. The three legs are carbon fiber and only three sections, not four, for greater stability. Holds 45 lbs on top. I travel with it with clips on the outside of my back pack. I have a ball head and a Nest brand gimbal head. The nest gimbal was 99.00 and the
Sirui Tripod was 249.00 just over two years ago. Probable went up a bit by now. I don’t work for Sirui, but I have convinced many people that this is less money, well spent. Good luck with your choice, but with their gear, weight and stability is most important as that camera and lens is heavy. Three section legs are much sturdier then four section. Each leg section will be longer, but will have a larger diameter. The Sirui also has rubber tipped feet and spikes.

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Thanks Tom. You definitely have skills, I can verify that!

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