The lens alone weighst about 5 lbs and I could be mounting it to the tripod. I'm also trying to find a budget freindly version as I have put in some bank on having some gear for this celebration previously. Any strong suggestions? But for your overwhelming majority of needs, https://allhealthmarket.com/product/tv-video-equipment/av-cart-selfie-stick/selfie-stick/xiaoyi-bluetooth-monopod-tripod-handheld-monopod-selfie-stick-for-xiaomi-yi-xiao-yi-4k-2-xiaoyi-action-camera-accessories/