Which Gitzo Monopod on 300mm and up lenses?

Recently picked up a Series 3 systematic Gitzo btripod to use with my new (to me) 300mm f/2.8 for wildlife,etc. Also want to get a Gitzo monopod to use with it. Should I get a Series 2 or 3 to use with it? Have a Manfrotto 685 aluminum but it's heavy and want to go carbon fiber to lighten the load. I may also use a Wimberley WH-200 gimbal head on it. Don't know yet if that is more hassle than its worth on a monopod but I have it now so it's an option. Let's me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance for your input.

I'd look at the GM5561T

http://www.gitzo.com …raveler-6-section-monopod

2-series at least IM. Better for growth to get a 3-series.

I got the Gitzo 3551 even though my biggest lens at the moment is only the 70-200 F4 IS but I am trying to future proof myself as I plan on getting something bigger in the future

One of the reasons for getting the 3551 was the height when fully extended which can be handy for shooting birds up tree's or in flight , the 3551 is rated at 18kg and 192cm where as the 5561T is 25kg and 155.5

I went for the 3551 as well. I use it with the 70-200 2.8 but it would do well with larger. Fully extended length is a plus on this one...

Monopod for wildlife isn't really necessary, just put the money towards a nice head.

Save the money and get a feisol 3372 - handles my 400 perfectly fine.

auto-clicker wrote in post #14928190
Monopod for wildlife isn't really necessary

Until you try shooting video at 300mm or more.

hollis_f wrote in post #14929963
Until you try shooting video at 300mm or more.

No one should be shooting video with a 300mm lens or longer or even shorter on a monopod...

auto-clicker wrote in post #14928190
Monopod for wildlife isn't really necessary, just put the money towards a nice head.

What do you mean by a nice head?

For tripods I have I have 3 fantastic Markins ball heads. and for the Monopod I have a Manfrotto 324 wit Kirk QR-1.5 Arca Swiss Style Clamp

I also just picket up a used Wimberley WH-200 full gimbal I can mount on the monopod if I want to.

By the way my Manfrotto 680B. I got the model wrong. Its specs are

Maximum Height 60.0" (152.4 cm)
Folded Length 20.0" (50.8 cm)
Load Capacity 22.00 lb (9.98 kg)
Sections 4
Weight 1.69 lb (0.77 kg)

When I compare the GM3551 to the Manfrotto its

By the way my Manfrotto 680B. I got the model wrong. Its specs are

Manfrotto 680B
Maximum Height 60.0" (152.4 cm)
Folded Length 20.0" (50.8 cm)
Load Capacity 22.00 lb (9.98 kg)
Sections 4
Weight 1.69 lb (0.77 kg)

Gitzo GM3551
Maximum Height 75.6" (192cm)
Folded Length 21.3" (54cm)
Load Capacity 39.6 lb (18kg)
Leg Sections 5
Weight 1.4 lb (0.62 kg)

Not as much difference as I thought....

Gitzo can extend 40cm taller and can take an extra 8kg , plus it just feels so nice