Hoped you guys might be able to provide your opions on these units...is one better than the other? Thanks!

I've used both and both work great. I think the Vari-zoom has a longer cord on it compared to the springy cord of the bogen. That being said. I use the bogen. They both are quality as far as I am concerned. I'd get the cheaper of the two.

I just picked up a Varizoom Rock LE at a very good price and like it a lot. The Bogen is very similar, but the Rock has a few more features like the Autofocus button and frame advance. When it comes down to it, they are both very good.

I like the Bogan better - have used both - but the Bogan on/off and rocker seem to be a little easier to control.

Also - forgot to mention. If you are taking them off and on often - the Bogen comes off in a second, and you won't loose the friggen adjustment nuts like we do constantly!

I 2nd those adjustment nuts.

If you melt a little candle wax on the last couple of threads the adjustment nuts won't fall off.