I am going to an area that has lots of Bald Eagles. They are usually way high up in the trees, hills and more than 100 yards away if they are flying over the Mississippi river.


The only tripod I have is a Bogen 3021 and a 486 Manfrotto ball head.


I want to be able to take pictures hand held to catch them in-flight. So, I'm thinking I'll need IS.


What lens would work the best for this situation? I don't have experience shooting with large lenses.


I am planning on renting a lens so price isn't much of a consideration.