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06/01/2004 07:18:50 AM · #1 |
I'm considering buying some decent glass shortly (probably a 70-200L), and I was wondering if people are confident hanging heavy lenses off the end of their 300D without support?
I tried a Sigma 70-200 (3 lb) yesterday and I was concerned hanging the camera from my neck without holding camera or lens would snap the front of my camera off! |
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06/01/2004 07:30:04 AM · #2 |
10D people always complain about the plastic of the 300D being too weak to hold lenses, but plastic can actually be stronger than metal in many cases. Also, the actual part that holds the lens in place is metal, just like in the 10D, so I don't think it's gonna snap on ya :)
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06/01/2004 07:33:22 AM · #3 |
Support the lens and you will be fine. ;)
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06/01/2004 07:34:02 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by BooZon:
Support the lens and you will be fine. ;) |
I will be doing, but I was just wondering if other people risked it. :-) |
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06/01/2004 07:42:48 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
Originally posted by BooZon:
Support the lens and you will be fine. ;) |
I will be doing, but I was just wondering if other people risked it. :-) |
A couple of friends of mine use the 70-200 and the 100-400 all the time with their 300D's with no problems at all. They had the same reservations as you though, at first.
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06/01/2004 08:37:38 AM · #6 |
| I use the 100-400 frequently on mine, but always support by the lens. I'm not worried about it snapping off if I let it hang from my neck, it's just a lot of weight to let hang. However, when holding the cam with a heavy lens, I don't hold it by the body, it just feels too weak for that, but I'm probably just being over cautious. |
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06/01/2004 08:42:38 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
I'm considering buying some decent glass shortly (probably a 70-200L), and I was wondering if people are confident hanging heavy lenses off the end of their 300D without support?
I tried a Sigma 70-200 (3 lb) yesterday and I was concerned hanging the camera from my neck without holding camera or lens would snap the front of my camera off! |
I wouldn't hang either one of those lenses off my 10D without any support. Those lenses are heavier than the camera and should be supported at all times. The come with mounting hardware to mount the lens on the tripod and hang the camera off the back of it.
//www.pbase.com/image/28909863
Its not a good idea to let these dangle :) |
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06/01/2004 08:45:50 AM · #8 |
I use my 70-200/2.8L IS (the heaviest version of that lens, by far) on my 300D more than any other lens. And I can tell you, if I hold the whole assembly by the camera-grip, I'm more worried my wrist will break than that the lens-mount will break. It's *heavy*, and just torque's the heck out of your wrist. So I just hold the camera by the lens when I start to get a bigger lens on it. But it'd be the same with a 10D, 1D, etc.
Bottom line, you're fine. And remember, the lenses are the investment worth making. The plastic mount on the 300D will last longer than you're likely to have the camera. But the lenses will stick around with you for a good long time.
Edit: I should explicitly echo what John said too. Just like I don't want to torque my wrist with the heavy lens/body combo, I also don't subject my tripod to that. Always use the tripod-ring on heavier lenses. I believe all the heavy L-glass comes with the tripod ring. Even if I'm hand-shooting, I'll sometimes leave the ring on my 70-200.
-Will
Message edited by author 2004-06-01 08:48:00. |
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06/01/2004 09:05:04 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by wkoffel:
The plastic mount on the 300D |
Note that the actual lens mount itself on the 300D is still metal, even if the shell is polycarbonate. |
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06/01/2004 09:58:52 AM · #10 |
| Thanks for all the useful advice guys. I'll be careful with my lens. :-) |
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06/01/2004 09:59:34 AM · #11 |
I would be much more worried about my neck than the 300D. The 300D body is very rigid and I can confidently carry mine around by the grip with my 400mm f/2.8 mounted on it. The 70-200mm f/2.8 is a MUCH lighter lens so I wouldn’t give it a second thought.
Greg
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
I'm considering buying some decent glass shortly (probably a 70-200L), and I was wondering if people are confident hanging heavy lenses off the end of their 300D without support?
I tried a Sigma 70-200 (3 lb) yesterday and I was concerned hanging the camera from my neck without holding camera or lens would snap the front of my camera off! |
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06/01/2004 10:31:57 AM · #12 |
Just hang on to the lens at all times and you should be fine.
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06/01/2004 10:47:23 AM · #13 |
I too would be worried about neck and back, I frequently have neck and back aches from lugging equipment.
(though I must say my 100-400mm L does feel creeky a little, I just keep it supported, and I really don't worry about it too much anymore ) |
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06/01/2004 11:47:12 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by ellamay:
I too would be worried about neck and back, I frequently have neck and back aches from lugging equipment.
(though I must say my 100-400mm L does feel creeky a little, I just keep it supported, and I really don't worry about it too much anymore ) |
What kind of bags are you using to lug your equipment with? If you have equipment that altogether weighs more then 15 pounds, I would recommend picking up one of those really nice Back-pack carrying 'cases'.
I just picked up *this* one by Lowepro and I am extremely happy with it. Not only can I fit my camera with more room then I currently have lenses, but the whole thing is like wearing *nothing* when I strap it onto my back. It also has a sweet under carrier for a tripod, which will make some future planned hiking tips a ton more enjoyable then I could have possibly imagined otherwise.
The one in the link is the smaller of some of the models they make.
This bag kicks rear. |
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06/01/2004 12:09:34 PM · #15 |
I have the Tamrac Expedition 5. It fits all my current gear perfectly - although the bag being quite full doesn't leave a lot of room to put the tripod in the recommended place. I don't have a lot of room for future growth, but it will be awhile before I add any more large lenses. When that does happen, I'll either thin out my bag or get the Expedition 7. I really like it though and it makes hiking/walking distances much more enjoyable than a shoulder sling style bag.
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06/01/2004 12:37:03 PM · #16 |
The only bag I ever use is a lowepro micro trekker 100 (at least I think that is the model). It is a small bag that I rarely ever use. I am usually only carrying one or two lenses so I don’t need a big bag. Usually both of the lenses I am carrying are mounted on a body and that works out very well for me. I don’t like toting around a lot of gear with me when I go places so I really try to only bring the lenses I know I will need. Once in a while I am out and think wow I really wish I had x lens with me, but to be honest these occasions are rare.
Greg
Originally posted by Nelzie:
Originally posted by ellamay:
I too would be worried about neck and back, I frequently have neck and back aches from lugging equipment.
(though I must say my 100-400mm L does feel creeky a little, I just keep it supported, and I really don't worry about it too much anymore ) |
What kind of bags are you using to lug your equipment with? If you have equipment that altogether weighs more then 15 pounds, I would recommend picking up one of those really nice Back-pack carrying 'cases'.
I just picked up *this* one by Lowepro and I am extremely happy with it. Not only can I fit my camera with more room then I currently have lenses, but the whole thing is like wearing *nothing* when I strap it onto my back. It also has a sweet under carrier for a tripod, which will make some future planned hiking tips a ton more enjoyable then I could have possibly imagined otherwise.
The one in the link is the smaller of some of the models they make.
This bag kicks rear. |
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06/01/2004 01:24:32 PM · #17 |
I tend not to use a bag really, I use my pockets often and I use small bags attached to a caramheas (sp?) on my belt loops, I agree a back pack would be the most comfortable, but I want easy access to my things.
I have also tried a hip belt which in the end I didnt use. And I do have a proper bag but I only keep it to store my stuff at home : ) |
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06/01/2004 03:38:56 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by ellamay:
...I use small bags attached to a caramheas (sp?) on my belt loops... |
'Carabiners' (?) - strong clips attachable to rope used by climbers, also for relaying (poorly made versions, fit for key-chains and as fashion accessories, now outsell the dependable ones).
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