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Canon 200-400 f/4 Question

Started Mar 26, 2017 | Discussions thread
dgumshu
dgumshu Veteran Member • Posts: 4,623
Re: Canon 200-400 f/4 Question

slookabill wrote:

Has anyone used the Canon 200-400 f/4 for airshow shooting? How did you support it for the show? Handheld, tripod w/Gimble head, monopod? something else?

I'm really thinking about renting this lens for the airshow at Maxwell AFB in 2 weeks, but after the last airshow I did last year and rented the Sigma 150-600 Sports, at 6.3 lbs, I'm a bit timid of the 200-400s 8lbs weight.

That's kinda sorta big/heavy for an air show.  Personally, I'd much rather shoot handheld and be as Mobile as possible.   Why not go with the 100-400 ll and carry a 1.4 lll extender just in case you need it?  I walked a lot at the Reno Air Races last year and I was glad that  I was able to carry my gear anywhere.

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