Pro-Series Tripod Kit - Universal / Lightweight

The new ZEISS Pro-Series Tripod Kits provide reliable stability and precise adjustments with models available for any application.

The ZEISS Pro-Series Tripod Kits are available in four models:

• Universal
• Lightweight
• Max-Duty V
• Max Duty L

The ZEISS Pro-Series Tripod Kit UNIVERSAL ensures optimal stability in any situation. Ideal for binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, and other devices for wildlife observation, photography, or digiscoping.

The ZEISS Pro-Series Tripod Kit LIGHTWEIGHT offers the perfect balance between stability and weight – ideal for travelers. Lightweight, compact, and quick to set up, perfect for bird and wildlife watching.

The ZEISS Pro-Series Tripod Kit Max-Duty tripods are designed for precision shooting competition and hunting applications.  They are described separately on the Pro-Series Tripod Kits - Max-Duty page.

The Pro-Series Universal Tripod is ideal for more demanding conditions with maximum stability and versatility, and heavy optics. It has heavy duty carbon fiber legs and a 60 Kg capacity.

The Pro-Series Lightweight Tripod is ideal for mobility, long-distance carrying and ultra portable weight of 2.1 Kg.  It has slimmer and lighter carbon fiber legs and a 40 Kg capacity.

Both the Universal and Lightweight models come with the same ZEISS Fluid Head.  The principal difference in the two models is the size and weight of the tripod legs.

A detailed comparison of the Universal and Lightweight tripods is available on the Videos page.  A list of the ZEISS accessories available for the Pro-Series Tripods - Universal & Lightweight is provided on the Accessories page.

The standard ZEISS 3-year warranty can be extended for free to 10 years with product registration within four weeks of purchase.  

Included in the Kit:  Tripod, tripod bag, leg wraps, spiked feet, extender adapter plate, short center column, tool kit.

The Universal and Lightweight Tripod key features at a glance include:

Exceptional Stability

• Rigid 10-layer carbon fiber legs
• Optimized leg section diameters (Universal: 36-32-28 mm / Lightweight: 28-25-22 mm)
• Optimized rubber feet for stay-in-place footing
• Increased first leg angle for enhanced stability (24°)

Fast & Easy Setup

• 3-section leg design - balancing compactness and fast set-up
• Extended twist locks for easy and quiet leg adjustments
• Detachable through-the-center column for easy height adjustments
• Multiple easy-set leg angles (24, 55 and 85°) - one hand adjustable

Secure Connection

• Arca-Swiss top mounting system
• Extended Adapter Plate with rubberized anti-slip strips and safety pin for Non-Arca-Swiss optics

ZEISS Fluid Head

• Perfectly designed counter-balance system for smooth movement and precise adjustments, even at high magnifications
• Enlarged, ergo-friendly and distinguished controls ensure comfortable and intuitive use even with gloves
• Telescopic handle can be extended and mounted on both sides for both left- and right-handed use
• 3/8 inch Thread-on head

ZEISS Pro-Series Tripod Universal & Lightweight Accessories include:

• Ballhead V-60
• Ballhead L-55
• Tripod-to-Binocular Adapter
• Binocular Clamp
• Rifle Saddle Clamp
• Multi-Device Rail
• Accessory Rock Bag

See Accessory pages for details.