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Message: <blockquote data-quote="emm2600" data-source="post: 213743" data-attributes="member: 15763">Since you mentioned wanting something that will last, it's best to think about future requirements weight-wise as well to help narrow down the field. With a D7000 and a 55-200mm you could get away with a 2kg max load head/legs combo and still have fairly decent support. However if you are looking at heavier bodies/lenses in the future, a 70-200mm VR f2.8 is nearing 1.5kg on it's  own.To get the best stability out of your tripod it's usually best to not load it up around the limit as well. There can be some benefit stability-wise to using a heavier-rated head too. It's something a lot of people have different opinions on and will vary on the gear you are using - long telephotos tend to need good quality support a little more though.</blockquote>