Manfrotto
Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column
$229.95Cheaper
Released 2014
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Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column is cheaper at $229.95. 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 Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column or Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column is the cheaper at $229.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column | Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229.95 Legs only, MSRP | $899.95 Current retail, legs only |
| Brand | Manfrotto | Gitzo |
| Released | 2014 | 2014 |
| Material | aluminum | carbon_fiber |
| Max height (in) | 66.9 | 65.2 |
| Folded length (in) | 24 | 22 |
| Max load (lb) | 44.1 | 48.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 5.5 | 3.7 |
| Leg sections | 3 | 4 |
| Head included | No | No |
| Release | flip_lock | twist_lock |
Sources — Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column: manfrotto.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 Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 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: Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column aluminum vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod carbon_fiber
- Max height (in): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 66.9 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 65.2
- Folded length (in): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 24 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 22
- Max load (lb): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 44.1 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 48.5
- Weight (lb): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 5.5 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 3.7
- Leg sections: Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 3 vs Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod 4