Counterbalance suggestions for front-heavy 150-600?
p.1 #1Counterbalance suggestions for front-heavy 150-600?
I just purchased the OM 150-600 for birding. So far I’m impressed with its IQ for such a zoom. However, it’s weight is at the limit of what I can manage. I have trouble holding it steady when zooming. This is exacerbated by its front-heavy balance.
Even when using good HH technique (wide stance, elbows in, breath control) the lens wavers while fully zoomed. The lens IS does a surprising good job of compensating for the actual photo, but I have trouble finding and holding focus. Of course a monopod or tripod would help - but I’d like to find a way of using it HH.
Has anyone come up with ways of counterbalancing the lens? I’m thinking of looping a weight toward the back of the lens, or the lens foot, or maybe the camera itself (OM-1 II)
Even when using good HH technique (wide stance, elbows in, breath control) the lens wavers while fully zoomed. The lens IS does a surprising good job of compensating for the actual photo, but I have trouble finding and holding focus. Of course a monopod or tripod would help - but I’d like to find a way of using it HH.
Has anyone come up with ways of counterbalancing the lens? I’m thinking of looping a weight toward the back of the lens, or the lens foot, or maybe the camera itself (OM-1 II)
Nov 14, 2026 at 10:21 AM
p.1 #2Counterbalance suggestions for front-heavy 150-600?
Am I correct in thinking the 150-600 allows push/pulling of the zoom while holding the end of the lens? Does this not afford better balance?
Nov 14, 2026 at 02:20 PM