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Actually, I should have come clean early on.  I would like a ball head and a gimbal head. Thanks MB

Sam and others: Thank you for the very helpful info.  I will study the Hogan article. MB

What about Manfroto?  Anyone used one and if so, what did you think? MB

Looked briefly.  Looks impressive.  I have always like the snaps that lock the leg extensions but probably not a big deal. Thank you. MB

Question should have been asked differently. Travel around the world-No.  A little but I would like to dream. It is a compromise.  I know you can spend thousands on a tripod.  I want to spent ...

All over the world. Not a lot. Unknown. Medium.  Not super low to the ground. yes I don't think so A little on the low to good value side. Thanks MB

I am look for recommendations for a travel tripod for Nikon D500/850 and 200-500mm lens. Is this too heavy to be in the "travel" category? Input appreciated. MB

Very sharp! MB

Wow!! Very impressive!! So if you get a bad copy one should know. Thanks MB

I have read reviews where it indicates that it is very easy to get "bad" copies of this lens.  Then someone told me that this was when the lens first came out. Much truth to this?  I don't know how ...

Does anyone have a Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6?  I am wondering the minimum shutter speed you could hand hold this and still get good photos? Overall are you happy with the lens? Thanks MB

Just got a Solmeta for the D5600.  Works very well.  I have one built in on a Cannon and this is just as accurate or more accurate. Buy off Amazon. MB

Please try to visualize that you had a 18-140 then and how you think it would compare in a virtual reality situation. MB

Sorry to keep bugging you but I am wondering how much difference in image quality you see between 16-80 and 18-140.  Difference in speed with 16-80 would seem like a factory.  Is it to you? MB

I noticed you have the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4.  Does this blow the Tamron out of the water - overall? I tired both in a camera store and the Tamrom 18-400 seemed sharper but many ...

They are all impressive but especially (to my eyes) the Tamron 18-400. Thanks MB

Do you like the 18-140mm? MB

Thanks. Trying out the Tamron 18-400.  I notice I have to keep my shutter speed high at long telephoto lengths. MB

Has anyone had experience with either the Nikon 18-300mm VR f/3.5-6.3 DX AF-S G ED or the Tamron 18-400 F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD? I know you give up image quality with a super zoom but if anyone has ...

You are referring to the 18 to 300 Nikon?  I assume this. Image quality? Thanks MB