I saw your post from yesterday and felt the pain because that Sigma lens is a literal brick. Honestly, when I first started doing event work, I tried to skimp on the gimbal and it just didnt work out well. The balance shift when you zoom from 24mm to 70mm on the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art Sony E is pretty drastic. I ended up picking up a DJI RS 3 Pro 3-Axis Gimbal second-hand because the standard versions just dont have the arm clearance for that setup once you add a quick release plate and a mic. Here is what I found from my time using this exact combo:

• The RS 3 Pro handles the motor torque way better when the lens extends forward.
• You really need the extra length in the arms so you arent constantly hitting the back motor when you tilt.
• Buying used or an open-box unit from a reputable shop will save you enough to stay under that $600 limit easily. I actually found a deal on a DJI RS 2 Pro Combo a while back and it still holds up fine if you want to save even more cash for batteries or a cage. If you go with the Zhiyun Crane 4 Handheld Gimbal, just be ready for the extra weight. It is a solid unit but it feels way heavier in the hand after a 10-hour wedding day. Personally, I think the DJI ecosystem is just more reliable for pro work tho. Tbh, just make sure you balance it at the 50mm mark so the motors arent working too hard at either extreme.

Noted!