Ulanzi Zero Y review

The Ulanzi Zero Y is built around quick setup: lever leg locks, a three-speed snap angle selector (20°, 55° and 75°) and an integrated hemisphere ball head that levels with a 20° adjustment. Ulanzi lists a 1.1 kg weight, a 423 mm storage length and a height range from 153 mm to 1567 mm (61.7 in) with the column raised. The 38mm Arca-Swiss clamp takes plates from RRS, Kirk, SmallRig and others, which Ulanzi's own FAQ contrasts with Peak Design's proprietary plate. The catch is capacity and flexibility: the head's working payload is 3 kg (5 kg maximum), and it cannot be swapped without buying Ulanzi's separate 1/4-inch center column accessory. Ulanzi's store lists a 4-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the price is $279.95, the highest verified price on this list. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the tripod.

Who it is for

fast setup with Arca-Swiss plates

Price

$279.95 on Ulanzi's store as of November 2026.

Regular price $279.95 Buy with Afterpay
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Weighs 1.1 kg and stores at 423 mm (about 16.7 in)
• Height from 153 mm to 1567 mm (61.7 in) with the column raised
• Integrated ball head rated 3 kg payload, 5 kg max load, with a 38mm Arca-Swiss clamp
• Lever leg locks and three leg angles of 20°, 55° and 75°
• Removable center column with a 1/4-inch expansion screw for a phone, mic or light

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Ulanzi lists a 4-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee
• Strength: Works with RRS, Kirk and other Arca-Swiss plates, per Ulanzi's FAQ
• Strength: Center column rated to 18 kg
• Weakness: The ball head is not detachable without buying an extra column
• Weakness: Working payload of 3 kg on the head is the lowest stated here
• Weakness: Most expensive of the verified prices at $279.95

Key facts

• Price: $279.95
• Weight: 1.1 kg
• Storage length: 423 mm
• Max height: 1567 mm (61.7 in)
• Head payload: 3 kg (5 kg max)

Where it ranks

Ulanzi Zero Y is No. 4 in our Best Travel Tripods verdict.