Originally posted by Shanti The 150-450 is about 800 g more than the DA300 with tripod mt, & same as Tamron 150-600 I tried,so for me wasn't so heavy, but I would love to hold a 150-450 before I buy one..but impossible here
I don't find my Bigma too heavy, so the 150-450 would not be a weight problem, although if you were on a long trip through rough terrain, they both might be pretty cumbersome.
As for routine shooting, you learn to use your chest to brace your elbows, a tree to lean against, or other innovative ways to maintain stability. It is seldom a problem for me either.
The more speed I can get the easier it is to hand hold and get a shot...like this one where I was able to get 1/250 and still keep the ISO reasonable. The 150-450 should be even easier than the Bigma. Of course, having a fat squirrel as a target always helps too!
As for the bokeh of the 150-450...I've seen enough to convince me it is wonderful. Maybe not on certain backgrounds, but that would hold true for most any lens.
Regards!
I just wanted to add something here since it has been mentioned. The 55-300 may be the best long glass bargain around. I have seen many hundreds of superb shots from it and it always amazes me of the IQ for the price. If I didn't have the Bigma, it would be a "Buy Now" item for sure! No, it isn't the DA*300 but most of us are not Pro shooters either, and the 55-300 can put a smile on any face!