Manfrotto Element MII
Tripods

Element MII

Manfrotto

Released May 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Jul 23, 2026

Lightweight aluminum tripod with textured grips offers premium build quality and ease of use. The Manfrotto Element MII scores 79/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the tripods category. Coverage includes reviews from Photofocus, Go-eat-do, TechRadar, and Ephotozine.

Critic Score

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79

based on 4 expert reviews

PhotofocusGo-eat-doTechRadarEphotozine

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Critics are split: our scores run from 67 (Ephotozine) to 95 (Photofocus) — a 28-point spread. Photofocus tends to score generously across our dataset.

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Good value(4)
  • Easy to use(3)
  • Lightweight design(2)
  • Textured grips(2)

Cons

  • Unstable at full height(2)

4 Publication Reviews

95
Independent publication02/2024

AI summary of this review

The Manfrotto Element MII aluminum tripod is a tripod that seems to do a little bit of everything, offering an interesting mix of flexibility, portability, stability and affordability.

Score estimated from the review text

82
Independent publication05/2021

AI summary of this review

The Manfrotto Element MII is a reliable, lightweight tripod that is easy to use and quick to set up, making it ideal for keen travel photographers.

Score estimated from the review text

72
Major publication03/2024

AI summary of this review

The Manfrotto Element MII Aluminium is a budget and basic travel tripod that does the job and offers superb value for beginners.

Score estimated from the review text

67
Independent publication

AI summary of this review

It's a stylish model that should serve any urban photographer on a budget well.

Score estimated from the review text