Looking for advice on a new telephoto zoom lens

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Google the Tamron 150-600. Most reviewers rate it comfortably ahead of the Sigmas.

Those reviews of the Tamron actually look pretty good, especially the one comparing it to the 150-500 Sigma. Wouldn't mind seeing some user reviews, but it looks pretty impressive for the price.

My only concern is the size of the thing, its huge. Can I reasonably use it hand held?

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My only concern is the size of the thing, its huge. Can I reasonably use it hand held?

Depends on how fit and strong you are.

Or do what all the photo journos do. Use a monopod.

I've got the 24-70mm and the 70-200mm Tamrons with VC and they work really well on a monopod.

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Depends on how fit and strong you are.

Or do what all the photo journos do. Use a monopod.

I've got the 24-70mm and the 70-200mm Tamrons with VC and they work really well on a monopod.

Yeah, I was thinking of a monopod. I think I'd have to hand hold at air shows though. Would be interesting pointing it up at the sky, shooting fighter jets!