I have this lens and use it in a Sirui P-424 monopod with a load rating of 35lb and a Sirui L-10 head rated load capacity at 36lb. With this outfit I feel it is more portable in the field for wildlife than using a tripod.
Jbat wrote:
I rented this lens for a week in Yellowstone in Feb. and it is a great lens. I do have a gimbal head and for this lens, it is a necessity for me. It is too heavy for my ball head and hand holding is good for only a short time at best in my case. But the output of the lens was terrific.