Reviews
Small and lightweight all-round stand
The small and lightweight stand from KF fulfills its purpose perfectly.
Stands should be as small and light as possible when you don't need them, but as big and sturdy as necessary when you need them. This stand is a good compromise.
But you can't and shouldn't compare it with the big stands.
However, this stand is the ideal “always with you” stand.
Advantages:
- The size and weight do not contribute much to the total weight of the equipment.
- Setting it up is quick and easy. It takes less than half a turn to un/lock the legs. The 4 extendable segments have a diameter of 20mm down to 8mm. It remains to be seen whether this lock is as smooth, reliable and stable even after months. Nothing is said about dirt and water resistance.
- The stability when taking macro shots is very good. With long telephoto focal lengths, it nods slightly downwards after positioning the ball head. However, the effect is slight and predictable. Larger stands have the same problem, often even worse.
- In addition, thanks to the groove, the elongated quick-release plate makes it easy to adjust the center of gravity when larger lenses are used.
- Mobile phone holder with hot shoe adapter and Allen wrench included.
Disadvantages:
- The instruction manual is only in English and Chinese, and is very minimalistic. What the Allen wrench is for and how to mount the mobile phone holder is something you have to find out for yourself.
- If the mobile phone holder had only been adjusted by a few mm, it would also have fit into the quick-release bracket.
Note:: The maximum height of 52 cm is certainly not enough for all applications, but I certainly won't carry 2 or more kg with me all the time and then just take a few more photos with it. In addition, the large stands are then again poorly suited for shooting close to the ground. With a second interchangeable plate on the mobile phone holder, which also has a hot shoe adapter, I can use the stand flexibly on the camera body and on the unleashed flash.
Conclusion: 5 stars for a very good all-round tripod that you should always have with you.
Stands should be as small and light as possible when you don't need them, but as big and sturdy as necessary when you need them. This stand is a good compromise.
But you can't and shouldn't compare it with the big stands.
However, this stand is the ideal “always with you” stand.
Advantages:
- The size and weight do not contribute much to the total weight of the equipment.
- Setting it up is quick and easy. It takes less than half a turn to un/lock the legs. The 4 extendable segments have a diameter of 20mm down to 8mm. It remains to be seen whether this lock is as smooth, reliable and stable even after months. Nothing is said about dirt and water resistance.
- The stability when taking macro shots is very good. With long telephoto focal lengths, it nods slightly downwards after positioning the ball head. However, the effect is slight and predictable. Larger stands have the same problem, often even worse.
- In addition, thanks to the groove, the elongated quick-release plate makes it easy to adjust the center of gravity when larger lenses are used.
- Mobile phone holder with hot shoe adapter and Allen wrench included.
Disadvantages:
- The instruction manual is only in English and Chinese, and is very minimalistic. What the Allen wrench is for and how to mount the mobile phone holder is something you have to find out for yourself.
- If the mobile phone holder had only been adjusted by a few mm, it would also have fit into the quick-release bracket.
Note:: The maximum height of 52 cm is certainly not enough for all applications, but I certainly won't carry 2 or more kg with me all the time and then just take a few more photos with it. In addition, the large stands are then again poorly suited for shooting close to the ground. With a second interchangeable plate on the mobile phone holder, which also has a hot shoe adapter, I can use the stand flexibly on the camera body and on the unleashed flash.
Conclusion: 5 stars for a very good all-round tripod that you should always have with you.
28/10/2025