Best Tripods For Wildlife Photography

The Gitzo Systematic Series 5 Carbon Fiber Tripod works amazing for wildlife photography due to its sturdy construction and healthy load capacity. It provides great stability, even with heavy telephoto lenses, for sharp captures in the wild.

• Arca-Type Ball Head with Lever Release
• Load Capacity: 66 lb
• Maximum Height: 71.26"
• Minimum Height: 8.86"
• Folded Length: 28.54"
• Leg Sections: 4
• Weight: 8.2 lb
• 6X Carbon eXact Tubes
• G-Lock Ultra Twist Locks
• Arca-Type Compatible QR Plate Included

This Really Right Stuff tripod is a high performing medium weight tripod great for wildlife photography. It provides a very sturdy platform for cameras and large lenses with a high load capacity. It’s high quality, lightweight design folds down to under 26 inches.

• Load Capacity: 85 lb
• Max Height: 58.6"
• Min Height: 4.1"
• Folded Length: 25.6"
• Leg Sections: 3
• Weight: 4.3 lb
• Twist Locks with Integrated Wipers
• Rubber Ball Feet
• Variable Angle Stops
• Versa Apex with Multiple 1/4"-20 Sockets

We have found the Mefoto Globetrotter Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod to be versatile and dependable. It is lightweight and very compact when folded down making it ideal for travel and hiking. It is capable of handling moderate camera and lens combinations for wildlife photography.

• Load Capacity: 26.4 lb
• Max Height: 64.2"
• Min Height: 16.1"
• Folded Length: 16.1"
• Leg Sections: 5
• Weight: 3.8 lb
• Converts to Monopod
• Q2 Triple Action Arca-Type Ball Head
• Arca-Swiss Style QR Plate
• Separate Head and Pan Lock

We love our Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod. It is ideal for hiking due to a very compact fold down design that allows it to fit nicely into our camera backpack. It is a very strong and sturdy tripod despite its lightweight structure. We use this tripod for wildlife photography, and find it will handle all but the heaviest telephoto lenses. This tripod stabilizes my Nikon D850 and Nikon 500mm F5.6 Pf very well.

• Load Capacity: 20 lb
• Maximum Height: 60"
• Minimum Height: 5.5"
• Folded Length: 15.5"
• Leg Sections: 5
• Weight: 2.8 lb
• Single Adjustment and Locking Ring
• Peak Design Plate & Arca-Type Compatible
• Aluminum Leg Locking Cams
• Mobile Mount Stores Inside Center Column

The Three Legged Thing Winston 2.0 extends very tall, folds up small, and carries a heavy load so it's perfect for wildlife photography when you're out hiking! It is a great all-around tripod that performs well with larger lenses.

• Load Capacity: 88.0 lb
• Max Height: 72.9", Min Height: 5.7"
• Folded Length: 24.0"
• Leg Sections: 3, Weight: 3.8 lb
• Carbon Fiber Legs, Bubble Level
• Twist Locks, Rubber Feet
• 3-Position Leg Angle Locks
• Reversible, Rapid Column
• Monopod-Convertible Legs and Column
• Carry Case with Strap