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by Eia on Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:26 pm
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Thank You everyone who gave feedback from a prior thread; to Sigma or Tamron.

I went with the Sigma 100-400 Contemporary even though the Nikon 300 + extender was recommended the most considering weight and sharpness without a need for tripod. I could not help but be persuaded with a zoom from 100 to 400 so that I wouldn't have to carry another lens or change another lens. I can carry a 50 mm but changing it out was not what I wanted. This will be mainly for hikes and walks considering age and ability for wildlife and occasional floral/landscape.

My only complaint is that it dangles a bit more while carrying it around my neck. Of course it will initially be in a backpack but for walking  I will need it at the ready. I wonder what options there are?

So far after a few days of carrying it around for three hours at a time it was light enough and didn't make me too terribly uncomfortable. Of course after a day use that may change. I was able to hold it  steady and I thought the sharpness was good...so far. I did get the USB dock and I like that feature within the lens to keep it off or on.

Anyway - here is a shot (I also posted a different one in the Bird gallery) I hope the resizing doesn't diminish from the detail here.
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f/6
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0 step
400 mm
~AnnaMaria~


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by Dave Courtenay on Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:32 pm
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What about something like this

https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/ ... holster-50

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by prairiewing on Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:40 pm
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I carry mine with a Black Rapid hooked (to an area-swiss plate) on the tripod foot.easy to carry and always at the ready.
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by stevenmajor on Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:23 pm
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What I do on the trail with heavy lens...maybe this can help.
I use a camera strap from Lowpro that stretches somewhat to provide shock cushioning. One end of the strap is attached to top left of the camera the other to the bottom left side of the grip (for me the grip is a superior handle). I put my right arm and head thru the strap. The camera is supported by my left shoulder and rests pointing down and to the rear, against the top of my right “cheek”...more cushion. This positions the grip 8 or so inches behind my right hand when walking. When needed, I grip the camera and move it up and slightly counterclockwise to my face...it arrives in vertical crop position, my preference. I work this way so to respond quickly to birds with a mimimum of commotion.
Neck pain from the weight has been a big problem. I found relief by using 12 + inches of  Velcro. I put it around my left arm pit and the camera strap. I adjust it to pull the strap 2-3 inches to left from where it would normally come to rest at my shoulder neck intersection. I change the strap position slightly throughout the day to change where the camera’s weight is resting on my shoulder. Huge relief, looks strange, huge relief.
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by photoman4343 on Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:54 pm
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I looked at your lens and it does not appear to come with a tripod collar. If that is the case, I would check out the shoulder straps made by Op Tech that are robust enough to hold and support your heaviest gear. They come with different connectors. Some are designed to be attached to your camera body. In your case, I would suggest their connector called a lens loop. This way the weight tends to get better distributed.

https://optechusa.com/lens-loops.html

And here is a link to one of their straps that might work:

https://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

If your tele lens had a tripod collar mount, then I also would recommend a Black rapid Sport strap and purchase a quick release clamp for it. Then you attach the QR clamp to the arca swiss plate on the tripod collar mount. I carry a 300mm f2.8 or a 500mm f4 and cameras with such a strap with a QR clamp. Something like this:

http://blog.reallyrightstuff.com/qr-straps/
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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:37 pm
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photoman4343 wrote:I looked at your lens and it does not appear to come with a tripod collar. If that is the case, I would check out the shoulder straps made by Op Tech that are robust enough to hold and support your heaviest gear. They come with different connectors. Some are designed to be attached to your camera body. In your case, I would suggest their connector called a lens loop. This way the weight tends to get better distributed. 

https://optechusa.com/lens-loops.html

And here is a link to one of their straps that might work: 

https://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

If your tele lens had a tripod collar mount, then I also would recommend a Black rapid Sport strap and purchase a quick release clamp for it. Then you attach the QR clamp to the arca swiss plate on the tripod collar mount. I carry a 300mm f2.8 or a 500mm f4 and cameras with such a strap with a QR clamp. Something like this: 

http://blog.reallyrightstuff.com/qr-straps/


In light of the thread on NSN, let my suggest buying things like this from the NSN store rather than other sites... ;)
 

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