Can one get sharp images handheld with long lens?

[tduell]

It definitely is possible to get sharp shots handheld at that focal length, albeit you will need faster shutter speeds as your subject movement is the issue as much as camera shake even if you have Shake Reduction as this only stops camera movement, not subject movement. I have been using my Nikon 400mm f2.8E FL VR lens plus 2x teleconverter handheld with no issues. These have also been cropped about 25% meaning the effective focal length is more like 1,000mm

Hello Lance,
Well those images are about as sharp as they get, and certainly prove that it can be done.
Thanks for your comments and the stunning examples...I'm off now to have another try.

Cheers,
Terry

[Lance B]

Hello Lance,
Well those images are about as sharp as they get, and certainly prove that it can be done.
Thanks for your comments and the stunning examples...I'm off now to have another try.

Cheers,
Terry

Thank you very much for your kind comments, Terry. Much appreciated!