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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rapala" data-source="post: 3503611" data-attributes="member: 119536">Thank you both;HermitIbis, I'll consider mirrorless but I will most likely stay with a DSLR. I want to get a longer lens that produces sharper photos than my current setup. I would also like to invest in a camera with better noise performance, but again, I'll get to that once I decide on a system.John, I am leaning towards the Canon 400 f/5.6L mainly for its portability and weight. In this regard, The Sigma 150-600 Sport is heavier yet than both of these lenses and out of my price range. I'm afraid these long zooms may just be too much to handle during long periods of shooting. For that reason I am leaning towards the 400 f/5.6L since I do much of my shooting while walking or on the go where I fear that 5lbs may quickly become an inconvenience.To simplify, how is the handling of the Nikon 200-500 and is it possible to handhold over a long period of time?Does anyone have problems with the MFD of the Canon?Is the max aperture of 5.6 on the Canon too small without VR when shooting in poor light?</blockquote>