I use a old Gitzo 1548 for my 600mm FL. But new and lighter options are now available.
My 1548 folded is just under 23.25 inches(59 cm) and weighs 3 Kgs. Load capacity 66 pounds ( 30 Kgs). But its big and rock solid. Wont topple in a breeze and has good vibration damping.
My worst case, weight of equipment to be mounted on the tripod, would be under 10- 15 Kgs
Mostly any Benro/ Sirui/ Feisol with max load around 20 – 25 Kg and folded length under 24 inches will do fine. And the newer tripods weigh at around 2 Kgs, which is a whole 1 kg less ! But what I am still not sure is even though the load capacity is ok how good are they at vibration damping. Also, the thinner diameter is a bit iffy for mounting one of the biggest lenses out there ! The Gitzo 3 series or equivalent would be the minimum Id look at for a 500mm / 600mm.
Folded length is important so that I can fit the tripod into a suitcase for travel. Hence I prefer folded length under 24 inches.
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