Ulanzi Zero Y MT-79 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
A carbon-fiber travel tripod with an included head and a stout 18 kg payload rating, the Zero Y MT-79 targets travel creators, hikers, and landscape shooters who want light carry without giving up support. It reads as a capable enthusiast-tier alternative to the Peak Design Travel for those who don't mind a different design. The carbon build keeps weight down for packing, making it best suited to mobile work over heavy studio duty.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall68±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| max payload (kg) | 18Flagged | Flagged |
| head included | yesSourced | Sourced |
| material | Carbon FiberSourced | Sourced |
| style | travelSourced | Sourced |
3/4 detail specs sourced · 1 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- travel creators
- lightweight carbon travel
- Peak Design Travel alternative
- hiking and landscape
Who should skip this
- Heavy-tele or cinema shooters — slim travel-tube legs won't damp the load that 18 kg figure implies
- Buyers wanting proven brand support — Ulanzi's service network is thinner than Peak Design's
- Fluid-video work — a travel ball head won't pan as smoothly as a dedicated video head
Where to buy
List price $200
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard photo / video setup.
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the Peak Design Travel Tripod (Aluminum) is the natural next step up in tripods. See it →