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500mm vs 600mm?

Started Nov 13, 2017 | Questions thread
jerste Regular Member • Posts: 298
Re: 500mm vs 600mm?
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Thanks for all the great insights, I was wondering if the difference between the 600mm f4 IS II and the 500mm f4 IS II is just 730 grams is it such a big impact? Thanks!

For most people the difference is huge because it is a  difference between handholdable and non-handholdable lens. Generally lenses that are closer to 3 kg can be used without a tripod and lenses closer to 4 kg require a tripod. So the question is would you use the lens rather on tripod? do you work from hides or walk with the lens?

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Nikon D500 Sony a7R IV Sigma 500mm F4 Sport Nikon 500mm F5.6E PF Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3
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