Heavy Lenses

[Rich]

Hi All,

I will be getting the 100-300 f/4 sigma this week and have a question :D
Basically, I don't have any lenses of anything near this weight, the heaviest i have is the Tokina 12-24.
What are the guidelines when hanging this monstrosity off my 30d. Will it need to be supported at all times to prevent the camera from breaking? I assume it will or it wouldnt have a tripod mount.
Any further tips related to handling of the lens are very much appreciated.

Cheers,

[King_Boru]

Hold the lens, not camera when it is attached. Simple.

You dont need a monopod all the time but in some situations it can help.

I shoot handheld most of the time and come out with perfectly fine results.

Good buy!

King.

[moomike]

Keep your elbows tucked in tight to your body too as that'll help with the weight & follow Kings advice - heavy lenses are fine so long as you follow a few simple rules with using them. The bigger they are, the more damage when you drop them :lol:
Good buy, looking forward to seeing some results :thumbs:

[RobertP]

You reach a point where you have a camera body attached to a lens not a lens fitted to the camera :)

[antonroland]

Be sure to post some work with this baby soon!!:thumbs:

[Rich]

I will do my best ;)

Not posted anything for a while because I haven't had the chance to take any at all :(
Went to the lakes and it HAMMERED it down with rain so the camera didnt even leave the bag!
Will get this Lens to the Zoo or Monkey Forest sharpish ;)

Cheers for the advice.