Giottos GTMH1312-652 ball head suitability ...

Giottos GTMH1312-652

I am looking for a head to go with my Manfrotto tripod. The Giottos GTMH1312-652 looks like a good idea. It is rated for 6 Kg, but some review I read said that was very optimistic.

I plan to use it mainly for macro and but also for general photography. I have a K5 and currently use the 18-135 WR with a Raynox 250. I plan to get the 100WR macro at some point and may be the DA*50-250 in the very distant future.


Would this head be enough or I am better of with the slightly larger Giottos GTMH1311-652 ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Giottos-MH1312-652-Ball-Quick-Release/dp/B004LAP7BM/ref=pd_cp_ce_4

I do have one there great fast and very easy to use.

Have you got the 611 or the smaller 612?

Would it be good enought for a heavier lens combo ?

Giottos MH1300-652 Series 2 Ball Head With Quick Release