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<blockquote data-quote="crycocyon" data-source="post: 212974" data-attributes="member: 13076"><p>I use the Black Rapid RS Sport strap so that the D800 with 300 2.8 just hangs by my side. There's no issue with weight whatsoever in terms of using it for hours on end outdoors. And as long as you are just shooting intermittently (ie: not watching through the lens for a long time) hand-holding is not so bad. I find that the D800 with grip adds necessary balance so you might consider getting a grip for your camera otherwise it will be a bit front-heavy. It really is beautifully balanced then with the strap attached to the lens mount, not the camera mount. The weight I find actually helps to keep everything steady in hand. Yes the 300 2.8 AI-S performs really well wide-open. It is one of the legendary Nikon AI-S lenses and is built like a tank. Focus is really smooth and easy with one finger even. I'm a big guy so the lens isn't so heavy for me, but it is a big lens so there will be a "break-in" period for your arms for sure. You can always use it with a monopod as well, but I like the freedom of just carrying it at my waist. The one I got was nearly mint condition but there are ones with a bit of wear that still have great optics that would be I think very affordable (on Ebay).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crycocyon, post: 212974, member: 13076"] I use the Black Rapid RS Sport strap so that the D800 with 300 2.8 just hangs by my side. There's no issue with weight whatsoever in terms of using it for hours on end outdoors. And as long as you are just shooting intermittently (ie: not watching through the lens for a long time) hand-holding is not so bad. I find that the D800 with grip adds necessary balance so you might consider getting a grip for your camera otherwise it will be a bit front-heavy. It really is beautifully balanced then with the strap attached to the lens mount, not the camera mount. The weight I find actually helps to keep everything steady in hand. Yes the 300 2.8 AI-S performs really well wide-open. It is one of the legendary Nikon AI-S lenses and is built like a tank. Focus is really smooth and easy with one finger even. I'm a big guy so the lens isn't so heavy for me, but it is a big lens so there will be a "break-in" period for your arms for sure. You can always use it with a monopod as well, but I like the freedom of just carrying it at my waist. The one I got was nearly mint condition but there are ones with a bit of wear that still have great optics that would be I think very affordable (on Ebay). [/QUOTE]
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