- Location
- Boston Burbs
- Name
- David
I think the God's honest truth is the answer is different for each photographer. Part of it has to do with how steady the camera operator's hand is and the other part of the equation has to do with one's personal image standards and expectations. But I've been shocked at what the latest Nikon and Panasonic superzooms (both bridge and travel versions) can do. In the past I would have put the limit at 600-700mm. Not anymore.
Which is just totally crazy to me. 600-700mm without a tripod:eek-54:. I use to use a tripod for 300-400mm when shooting birds at the feeders on the deck. The thought of anything longer than 500mm, let alone 1000-2000mm, without some massive gimbal setup just seem strange.