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500mm vs 600mm?

Started Nov 13, 2017 | Questions thread
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Re: 500mm vs 600mm?
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jerste wrote:

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?

you have some amazing bird shots, Jerry. enjoyed viewing them very much.

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