29Jan Rokinon 65″ 5 section Carbon Fiber Monopod for $39
If you’re looking for a lightweight Carbon Fiber Monopod, here’s a great deal. This Rokinon Carbon Fiber 5 section monopod is selling for just $39 + FREE SHIPPING (USA domestic). If you want to throw a monopod into your airline carry on bag, 21″ is about the max length you should be looking for. This Rokinon is perfect since it can collapse down to just 18″, yet extends to a max height of 65″ inches. I’ve looked around for other deals, but could not find this type of minimum-maximum range in another Carbon Fiber Monopod at this price. It’s worth taking a look at. Includes: carrying case for easy hands free transporting. Check it out via eBay (Click here).
Rokinon 65″ Carbon Fiber Monopod with Carrying Case
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January 29th, 2013 at 11:09 am
Emm, how do you think this compares to the Ultrastick that you’ve used in the past? Are you still using that or do you think this would be a better choice for a super light?
January 29th, 2013 at 11:20 am
@Rob S. – Yes actually I use the ultra stick quite a bit, but it is much shorter at full extension (approx. 4ft.) than this Monopod which goes to about 5.5′. When I need to cover events and need the extra height i’ve been using an $80 dollar Carbon Fiber Sunpack Monopod, but it doesn’t collapse short enough for my carry on luggage so I end up checking it in with my clothes luggage. The more sections in a monopod the smaller it can collapse. This Rokinon happens to be listed as a 5 section monopod and collapses to a very short 18″ which will fit easily in any carry on roller luggage.
January 29th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
I see it doesn’t have an articulating top. Do any other companies make a swivel or articulating top that I can attach between th monopod and camera?
January 29th, 2013 at 12:32 pm
@Mr monk strap – It can accept any mini ball head if you need articulation. I have a few of these which are inexpensive but work great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120940416465
January 29th, 2013 at 1:08 pm
apparently shipping has changed to a whopping $56.40 !
January 29th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
I bought the ultra stick like @Emm has, and love it for its portability. I keep it snapped onto my small camera bag and it never gets in the way. One problem is that I whipped it out too quickly once and a pin in one of the sections broke. Fixed it with superglue, but I would be careful about pretending it’s a lightsaber and whipping it out too quickly while in a rush. Definitely get the suggested ball head.
January 29th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
The maximum load for this item says 1.4 pounds. Is this correct? Sounds awfully light to support any type of camera+lens combo. Could it be the specification for the product weight instead?
January 29th, 2013 at 2:05 pm
@seenematic – Not sure what you’re referring to. I don’t see that in the product listing. It still lists for free.
January 29th, 2013 at 2:08 pm
@Sqweezy – There are other listings that don’t have that information. I would say that was listed incorrectly.
January 29th, 2013 at 2:47 pm
Besides the minimum/maximum length and how many pounds it can hold, what is the difference between a cheap vs carbon(expensive) monopod? The stabilization seems to depend on the users hands/arms and there is no fluid head to worry about.
January 29th, 2013 at 2:48 pm
Oh crap, 56 dollar shipping to Norway :’(
January 29th, 2013 at 2:59 pm
@Johnny – When shopping for a monopod it really is as simple as minimum folded length, maximum extended height, weight of the product, and how much weight it can support. One other option is a ‘foot’. Some monopods have a larger foot like this Vanguard Elite (found here), or feet for additional stabilization such as the Manfrotto 561BHDV (found here).
January 29th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
@Sqweezy I have that monopod. That’s the weight of the monopod not the maximum load. The maximum load 22lb.
January 29th, 2013 at 6:04 pm
@boxshooter Thanks, good to know. Would you know how the stability of the Rokinon compares with the Ultrastick? I am looking for the most portable option, but not at the sake of poor stability. Maximum height is not that big a deal for me. How much weight does the Ultrastick support? Any problems with your Rokinon?
January 29th, 2013 at 7:20 pm
When is that damn CarrySpeed MoGoPod coming out?!?!?
January 29th, 2013 at 8:10 pm
Emm: I’ll second Kelly on asking about the MoGoPod. Also, have you ever tried grafting that little ball and socket tripod foot from the Manfrotto 561 BHDV onto any other monopod?
I love that tripod foot concept, but I think that the monopods that Manfrotto puts it on are crappy, either too big and heavy or too light and flimsy. That little foot on a decent carbon fiber monopod would be amazing. I’m not hopelessly not handy, otherwise I’d try it myself. But I bet you could do it!
January 29th, 2013 at 8:26 pm
@Emm Thanks for clearing that up for me. That Manfrotto monopod looks pretty sweet.
January 29th, 2013 at 8:27 pm
@Bob Krist – I’m actually working on something to mod the Rokinon monopod. It won’t be fluid but it will be small ball socket tripod foot. Will let you know how that turns out as soon as the monopod arrives.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:09 pm
@Emm I’d be really interested in the foot as well. I ordered one of these hoping that I can do something similar. I found the $50 Benro foot thing but it doesn’t seem to be compatible. This is the one I’m looking at http://www.ebay.com/itm/261161855600
January 29th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
@Derek – Those feet look perfect for a monopod. Since it has a 3/8″ thread, it shouldn’t be hard to get that to adapt to any monopod with a bit of DIY.
Here’s another link to that folding monopod foot: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hydraulic-universal-Three-feet-Support-Stand-for-Monopod
January 30th, 2013 at 5:00 am
@Emm : I guess free shipping is only for US residents, since people checking the listing from outside the US get charged $57 for shipping.
January 30th, 2013 at 6:50 am
@Emm: Great, I will look forward to hearing and seeing how the grafting goes. A good carbon fiber monopod with a usable tripod foot would be amazing. Thanks! Bob
January 30th, 2013 at 7:26 am
“…into your airline carry on bag..”
Question: Last time I tried to fly with a monopod, they refused to let my have it in my bag !!
Anybody had the same problem ? What’s the rule on this ?
Thanks !
January 30th, 2013 at 7:47 am
@Altimiradora – I’m not sure how long ago that was, but i’ve been around to vegas and new york a few times without a problem.
January 30th, 2013 at 12:42 pm
@Emm Is it common for monopods to include a 3/8″ socket at the bottom to use in conjunction with that Benro foot thing, or is it more of a DIY thing? Do you know if this Rokinon monopod comes with it? Thanks!
January 30th, 2013 at 1:16 pm
@Sqweezy – It is not common, and this one will most likely not have anything to mount the foot. I am planning to work on a DIY solution to make this work for me.
January 30th, 2013 at 5:51 pm
45$ for shipping to Canada..
January 31st, 2013 at 7:53 am
copped & copped.
Emm, I pray they don’t block you from work.
June 7th, 2013 at 12:15 pm
@Emm How does this product compare to the Sirui P-306 or SIRUI P-326 ?
June 7th, 2013 at 12:17 pm
@Manny – This was a very nice monopod for the price I got it for, but it’s not as good as the Sirui stuff.