Benro
Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock
$199.95Cheaper
Released 2015
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Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock is cheaper at $199.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Gitzo
Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
$899.95
Released 2014
Which is better: the Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock or Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock is the cheaper at $199.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock | Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.95 MSRP, legs only | $899.95 Current retail, legs only |
| Brand | Benro | Gitzo |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Material | aluminum | carbon_fiber |
| Max height (in) | 70.5 | 65.2 |
| Folded length (in) | 26.8 | 22 |
| Max load (lb) | 35.3 | 48.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Leg sections | 3 | 4 |
| Head included | No | No |
| Release | twist_lock | twist_lock |
Sources — Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock: benrousa.com (verified 2026-06-19). Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod: gitzo.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock and Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Material: Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock aluminum vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod carbon_fiber
- Max height (in): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 70.5 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 65.2
- Folded length (in): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 26.8 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 22
- Max load (lb): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 35.3 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 48.5
- Weight (lb): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 5.2 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 3.7
- Leg sections: Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 3 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 4