Quote Originally Posted by Richard Lane
I've never used the 500mm f/4L but it seems that some people here handhold it.

I hand hold it, but not very well. There is allot of movement to overcome. I am hoping for a good upgrade to the IS in the new version.


The other thing is the length and its just as important as weight, even though the new 600mm will weigh about the same as the 500mm now, your center of gravity will be further from your body making it harder to hold.


That is one of the main reasons I a am leaning toward the new 500mm instead of the 600mm.


We are probably 5 months away from release any way, so we have some time to decide.


If I always used a monopod, those issues wouldn't matter at all.