If I'm out just walking around with the short lens I don't bother with the tripod. If I'm on a mission for a certain shot I always take the tripod. I've even used it for a couple baseball games, and like to always use it for surf shots, although I forgot it last time I went out, and it shows. Usually use my monopod for sports thou, but I like being able to take a break, and let the tripod hold my camera for me.
I can get somewhat acceptable shots hand held with my 80-200 2.8, and 300 4, but I didn't put out the bucks for those lens to just get by.
Here lately I've been striving for sharpness, and it just ain't gonna happen hand held. I even got a cable release so I don't have to touch the camera.
Tripod: Slik Pro 700 DX
Head: Bogen Manfrotto 488RC4 ball
Monopod: Bogen Manfrotto 681B
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