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70 / 80 - 200mm to VR or not to VR that is the question
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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 437236" data-attributes="member: 24285"><p>+</p><p></p><p></p><p>The 55-300 DX is a small lens - I have the vintage long Tamron 200-400 five pounder. I do manage hand held but prefer it on tripod or monopod (it has a foot for a reason). I know the 70 or 80 - 200 are heavier lenses (about the same as my old long tammy). I have a 100-300 Siggy and a 70-210 which are medium sized lenses, even the 105 AFD 2.8 is a bit more lens than the 55-300. </p><p></p><p>As for my hand health - no serious shake now (I'm 60) - who knows what the future holds. But knock on wood I'll be good. I'm in much better health today than 10 years ago actually. </p><p></p><p>I can see myself using the 80-200 on a tripod or monopod as often as not. My wife on the other hand is a more petite person and may not care much for a heavier camera & lens. She finds the D610 a bit heavy - prefers the smaller D5100.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 437236, member: 24285"] + The 55-300 DX is a small lens - I have the vintage long Tamron 200-400 five pounder. I do manage hand held but prefer it on tripod or monopod (it has a foot for a reason). I know the 70 or 80 - 200 are heavier lenses (about the same as my old long tammy). I have a 100-300 Siggy and a 70-210 which are medium sized lenses, even the 105 AFD 2.8 is a bit more lens than the 55-300. As for my hand health - no serious shake now (I'm 60) - who knows what the future holds. But knock on wood I'll be good. I'm in much better health today than 10 years ago actually. I can see myself using the 80-200 on a tripod or monopod as often as not. My wife on the other hand is a more petite person and may not care much for a heavier camera & lens. She finds the D610 a bit heavy - prefers the smaller D5100. [/QUOTE]
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