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AK Grandpa Loc: Anchorage, AK

My solution :

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-443335-1.html

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

axisdeer wrote:

I just got a Tamron SP150-600 zoom and I am quite happy with it. It is heavy and I would like to find a way to carry it while attached to my camera, but not relying on my camera's strap. I need to have it at the ready for wildlife photos. Does anyone have a solution?

Try OP/TECH

https://optechusa.com/lens-loops.html

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

axisdeer wrote:

I just got a Tamron SP150-600 zoom and I am quite happy with it. It is heavy and I would like to find a way to carry it while attached to my camera, but not relying on my camera's strap. I need to have it at the ready for wildlife photos. Does anyone have a solution?

On my Nikon 200-500 I reverse the tripod collar and use that to carry the rig around. When I lift to shoot, the tripod collar is no longer under the lens and makes it easier to handle.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Wheelbarrow...

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Ol' Frank wrote:

Mine is on my D7000 and attached to a monopod or tripod slung over my shoulder for quick shooting. If I use the 18-250 it is hand carried.

This is exactly what I do and it works fine for me! I do not carry a camera bag or any other lenses with it though.

toughmandave Loc: The Villages, Florida

I have the same lens. Look in to OP/TECH. They have a SLING Strap so that you can carry your lens at your waist line. THEN get the telephoto lens LOOP that loops around your lens body and fastens to the sling so the camera and lens is forced to a horizontal position so it doesn't swing back and forth. Make sure you get the sling, not the neck strap. You will have to look on the OP/TECH website to find the long lens loop because I have never seen it on EBay. The Sling strap is about $15.00 on EBay and has a nice padded section on the strap that goes on your shoulder. You can use it on your right side or left side. OP/tech also make a dual sling strap for two cameras. B&H has them also. dave

cthahn

The laws of physics are at work. When you attach a large lens to the front of a camera, never hold the camera only with out a hand holding the lens. There is too much strain on the camera. That is why there is a tripod mount on the lens. If you are determined to hand hold it, there is nothing anyone can do to help you.

jayd Loc: Central Florida, East coast

Cotton carrier is my choice

dglueck Loc: Rochester, NY

I have the same camera/lens. I use a BosStrap sliding strap as a safety strap. Usually I just cradle the camera if I'm walking somewhere. For hands-free I have a MindShift Ultralight Camera Cover 30 that straps to my waist. It's well made, but it doesn't hold the camera as firmly to my hip as I'd like; needs an extra strap or something. I tried a Peak Design belt clip. Again well made, but with the dovetail on the camera it puts a lot of load on the lens mount as mentioned above. It does work well with a shorter lens (ex. Canon 24-105). With it on the lens foot it doesn't hang properly.

I have a LowePro sling bag I use for most serious hauling around. I can carry the assembled Canon/Tamron assembly and it fits the 24-105 zoom as well. It slides to the front for easy access and riding on a subway or bus.

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

axisdeer wrote:

I just got a Tamron SP150-600 zoom and I am quite happy with it. It is heavy and I would like to find a way to carry it while attached to my camera, but not relying on my camera's strap. I need to have it at the ready for wildlife photos. Does anyone have a solution?

That must feel like a concrete block hung around your neck! I would be afraid of damaging the lens mount on the camera with all that weight hanging on it. I would only carry that load with the lens mounted on a tripod, and tote the whole load like a rifle.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

axisdeer wrote:

I just got a Tamron SP150-600 zoom and I am quite happy with it. It is heavy and I would like to find a way to carry it while attached to my camera, but not relying on my camera's strap. I need to have it at the ready for wildlife photos. Does anyone have a solution?

The largest Tamrac ( or similar) soft case having a belt loop and belted to your body and supported by a shoulder harness clipped to the D rings of the case.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-Fishing-Fighting-Belt-Rod-Holder-Adjust-Fishing-Fishing-Harness-Vest-T9O0/401140607072?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

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KirmsPhotography

I use the Tamron 150-600 on my D500 quite often. I carry it on a Black Rapid strap that I sling over my shoulder (not around my neck). I adjust the length so the camera hangs the same height as my hand while I walk. This allows me to hold the foot of the lens to take some of the weight off my neck and shoulder.

Toby

I use a monopod with the strap still over my shoulder. When walking about I rest the assembly over my shoulder. If I need to shoot quickly I will hold the entire assembly in my hands. If I have some time I set the monopod on the ground and loosen the lock so I can move the camera/lens around while it's weight is supported.

bigtoxy69 Loc: Grosse Tete louisana

you might try this setup ? see the Video in the link https://youtu.be/Hbli8lh9Pcw There are several brands and price ranges of these rigs you can look into like this one or the Black rapid version

https://youtu.be/rbuzD6HjPGo

four66four Loc: waunakee,wi

I have the same lens for my camera, I have a " Cotton " vest to hold my camera next to my chest to leave my hands free to do what ever. I would look at this option, for I just love this vest. It's called the " Cotton " vest after the man who invented it, I guess his last name is cotton.