The 5 Best Boom pole Light Stands (2023 reviews)

Lomtap has been making feature-packed stand for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and high-end materials. The firm and safe three-leg design can work stably and with heavy loads,but you can also put sandbags to make it more stable. It is made of durable steel, strong and durable, and gives excellent strength for heavy work. It is heavy duty and can hold a lot of stuff. The foam on the main bar is great because even with gear attached to the c-stand you can easily move the stand around your studio. It is great for small video or photo shoots where you need that extra reach and ability to hold heavier light sources.

The stand itself is powder coated in a very robust textured flat black coating. It is covered with a layer of black material to effectively prevent wear and rust. There are just so many ways you can use this to mount cameras, monitors, lights, and microphones.

Why We Like This:

Fit and finish is very nice, the included bag is a nice addition
Comes with clamps to be used with reflectors
Stand is very strong and stable
Great quality, strong build, reliable construct, and easy to set up and take down

Best For stage lighting: ITOTIN Boom pole Light Stand

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Itotin line of stand come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. This stand is suitable for stage lighting. It fits the tripod mount on the bottom of most cameras. It can support a 10 pounds light. It is installed at the node of the light stand to effectively prevent the light stand from sliding down and damaging the equipment installed on it. It is perfect for the ad200 especially when using a larger modifier.

The stands are light but the leg base is wide enough to keep them from just falling over unless they are deliberately pushed by someone. This thing is really strong.

Why We Like This:

Rock solid while there was quite some wind
Built extra heavy duty no joke
Very simple to use plus very sturdy

Best For LED Light: Vallkay Boom pole Light Stand

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate stand. The vallkay boom pole light stand is exactly that - it's a simple stand that hits all the right notes. It has the classic wide(120° spread), stable "c"-type legs that accommodate easy sandbagging and straddling of obstacles, folding flat for easy transport and storage. It has a low center of gravity which allows mounting of heavy equipment without tipping. It's even spring loaded in case your lights slide down too quickly and it will absorb the impact.

The stand features a locking mechanism that allows the legs to swing out and lock into place for easy setup and collapse flat for storage. It is solid and easily supports a moderate size soft box. The knobs are very sturdy, and it is constructed of concrete. It is guaranteed to hold, but it will not slip. They are easy to break down and have decent hardware.

Why We Like This:

Great c stand, very heavy steel
Include the cushioned grip and spring-action riser columns
Made of heavy duty stainless steel

Best For long lenses: Ulanzi Boom pole Light Stand

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The ulanzi boom pole light stand is capable of outshining several other stand featured in this list in overall features for the price point. If you're on the fly, traveling and using this indoors or outdoors in ideal weather, it certainly will suit your needs. It works well for an off camera flash with a soft box, ring light or lighter mono-light. The carbon fiber and aluminum are light weight, solid and stable. It comes with a nice carrying case and is quite compact when folded up.

This light stand is very pretty, and it's probably a conversation starter with any photo/video/cinema/television person. It is definitely sturdy and lightweight. It is lightweight and feels well made when it's not bearing weight. It has a small zippered pocket inside for holding adapters. It is perfect for lightweight camcorders, cell phones, extra lighting, and mirrorless cameras.

Why We Like This:

Gorgeous design and remarkably light weight
Heavy duty and flexible really recommendable excellent
Comes with a nice carrying case
Fantastic for a cell phone or mirrorless camera

Best With Boom Arm: ALTSON Boom pole Light Stand

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Not everyone likes to purchase stand for their daily purpose, but the altson boom pole light stand would be an anomoly. It features the strongest and most popular grip head in the industry. It has the classic wide(120° spread), stable "c"-type legs that accommodate easy sandbagging and straddling of obstacles, folding flat for easy transport and storage. It has a low center of gravity which allows mounting of heavy equipment without tipping. The included 4 feet (125cm) extension grip arm fits neatly into the stand's removable 2.5" grip head, allowing you to offset the stand and cantilever flags, gobos, or lights out of the way of the action.

The stand features a locking mechanism that allows the legs to swing out and lock into place for easy setup and collapse flat for storage. It is also often used as a short boom. For a 100 bucks you get a decent c stand with an arm and two heads, it even comes with a carrying bag and a sand bag. It is made with durable stainless steel.

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