I've tried to explain this online before which doesn't work too well, so I decided to make a video.
If I were going to buy a strap for just this use I would try the Op-Tech Utility Strap 3/8". It's padded neoprene w/ non slip and the pad unclips from the strap ends.Do you know if the long lens straps are better than a normal camera strap? Im guessing the long lens strap may be more padded and comfortable. I think I will try both to see.
I tried the strap that comes with my long lens and it worked well. The tripod on its own didn't work so well as I have a manfrotto 055 4 section tripod, the sections are not really long enough. The strap ends can't get far enough apart. The optech strap looks good, being able to unclip most of the strap would be useful.If I were going to buy a strap for just this use I would try the Op-Tech Utility Strap 3/8". It's padded neoprene w/ non slip and the pad unclips from the strap ends.
The optech strap looks good, being able to unclip most of the strap would be useful.