Photojournal wrote:
I have a D500 and use a Tamron 150-600 lens. What tripod would you recommend? Needs to be lightweight but sturdy, also budget friendly? Also - recommend ballhead, gimbal or whatever you think is best. Preferably a portable tripod to fit in backpack…but doesn’t need to be.
Your requirements are fictional. Lightweight is not going to be sturdy period. What does budget friendly mean? With your setup you’re going to need carbon fiber legs and heavy duty (weight) in order for it to be stable. Unless you buy used, plan on spending $1,000+ for a solid leg/ ball head setup.