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Originally Posted by AJDH
Following the aircraft was a piece of cake, much easier than following birds. The active focus worked a treat, keeping everything in focus both panning and head-on. I'd set the ISO to 400 in order to catch the action but I think I could have gone down to 200 without problems. About half way through the show my arms started to ache a little but with a few exercises I think this won't be a problem. Thanks to Avi and Andy for the suggestions that the lens would be long enough for the aircraft, in fact it proved perfect.
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The lens is approx 500g lighter than 200-400VR which is very difficult to hand hold, partly due to length but also weight. I have negotiated discount from a supplier for 300mm f2.8 VR but came out of the sale as I figured it would be difficult to hand hold ALL day. Red Arrow's displays are usually 20 minutes or so. I am an office worker who does little exercise and perhaps the weight combined with D2X may be too much for my pen pushing physique!
Seriously how long do you think this lens combined with D2X could be realistically handheld?