Amazing lens, definitely heavy, but great image stabilization as all of these photos are hand held.

Amazing lens, definitely heavy, but great image stabilization as all of these photos are hand held.  Read Less

A gimbal head and monopod make for a great compromise of maneuverability, portability, and stability out in the field.

A gimbal head and monopod make for a great compromise of maneuverability, portability, and stability out in the field.  Read Less

It’s not easy to use as a carry handle nor to get the balance right with my gimbal, especially at 60mm focal length, and have a...  Read More

It’s not easy to use as a carry handle nor to get the balance right with my gimbal, especially at 60mm focal length, and have a full length arca plate engagement.  Read Less

However, when i want full-frame, high iso performance and superior quality wildlife images, i take my s5 ii and 60-600mm lens.

However, when i want full-frame, high iso performance and superior quality wildlife images, i take my s5 ii and 60-600mm lens.  Read Less

This lens is not cheap but compare it to some 600mm prime lenses out there and it isn’t that expensive at all.

This lens is not cheap but compare it to some 600mm prime lenses out there and it isn’t that expensive at all.  Read Less

I have replaced the arca mount with the ishoot foot for the sigma 500mm lens, as the sigma foot is a little short.

I have replaced the arca mount with the ishoot foot for the sigma 500mm lens, as the sigma foot is a little short.  Read Less