Manfrotto
Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column
$229.95
Released 2014
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Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum 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.
Vanguard
Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod
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Released 2017
Which is better: the Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column or Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod?
The Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column | Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229.95 Legs only, MSRP | — |
| Brand | Manfrotto | Vanguard |
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Max height (in) | 66.9 | 64 |
| Folded length (in) | 24 | 24.6 |
| Max load (lb) | 44.1 | 15.4 |
| Weight (lb) | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Leg sections | 3 | 3 |
| 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). Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod: bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column and Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max height (in): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 66.9 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 64
- Folded length (in): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 24 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 24.6
- Max load (lb): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 44.1 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 15.4
- Weight (lb): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 5.5 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 4.3