Lens weight (Page 2): Thanks. That is the kind of answer I was hoping for. Going there now...... Regards, Ted...

tmorgen Loc: Palm Bay, FL

Thanks. That is the kind of answer I was hoping for. Going there now......
Regards,
Ted

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Optech sling strap is what I use as well. A sling strap moves the weight from your neck to your shoulder. ;)

ottopj Loc: Annapolis, MD USA

Camlane wrote:

If you don't have an respectful answer, it is not necessary that you reply.

That was respectful. As was your reply to me.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

tmorgen wrote:

In case someone else has a similar question, I wen... (show quote)

Have you thought about using a different type of sling?
I don't like my camera hanging forward on me, so I have the Optech USA Utility Strap and it puts the weight on the shoulder and not the neck.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T0EYVE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

tmorgen wrote:

Thanks. That is the kind of answer I was hoping for. Going there now......
Regards,
Ted

As a suggestion for you; when you reply to another's message click quote reply. This lets the person you are replying to know it is them.

Leitz Loc: Solms

ottopj wrote:

Go to the respective websites, check specs and find out for yourself. A little research, please.

Are you actually suggesting that someone should do their own thinking?? How could you possibly think such a thing?? :lol:

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

TM, in my second post I suggested the Optech pro strap I sling it either over shoulder, or cross body. I also like the harness, but in a more civilized environment it looks a bit geeky.

I shoot with a 6D gripped and L lens! I am 71 and have spine problems. Also I flunked out of charm school!
J. R.

sailor2545 Loc: Victoria, BC

not to worry, there are idiots everywhere, and a number of them reside on this site....just ignore them

tmorgen wrote:

Sorry to have bothered you. I'll direct any questions elsewhere in the future.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

tmorgen wrote:

I have a Canon t1i that I use with a Simca 18X200 telephoto. Does anyone know if the Canon 18X200 lens is lighter in weight? This has become a bear to carry around until I carry it by hand. I also have a Nikon L830 which I tend to use more now than I did the Canon. Would I have been better off using a Canon lens instead of the Simca? The Canon is heavy even with the 18X55 that came with it.

Canon's 18-200 weighs a little over 1.25 pounds. That is not heavy by any means. I have never heard of a Simca, but a Sigma 18x200 weighs 1 lb 1 oz., three ounces less than the Canon.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

ottopj wrote:

Go to the respective websites, check specs and find out for yourself. A little research, please.

For everyone's sake do a little research on netiquette yourself, sir. The last thing I want to see when I open UHH threads in the AM is stuff like this.

Here's a good place to start:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/netiquette

http://techterms.com/definition/netiquette

My response to you is intended to instruct, not offend you. BTW.

dakotacheryl Loc: Near Mt Rushmore

I don't have an Optech strap, but I have always carried my camera cross body. Works like a charm, and no sore neck...now my sore wrists are another story (De Quervains Syndrome).
Would love to make the move to full frame, but think the weight change would really make it worse.

ole sarg Loc: south florida

Well I just turned 74 and gave my canon t1 to my grandson. He is young and strong and took back my powershot g10 which I had given my daughter. it really does everything I need to do. shoot birds and alligators - that is about what is available in se florida. also, do street photography and find the g10 a great tool.

No more complaining in mid day for me. Also, no more discussions about various straps that relieve back and neck pain. If these ailments were not real there would not be so many cures.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

tmorgen wrote:

I have a Canon t1i that I use with a Simca 18X200 telephoto. Does anyone know if the Canon 18X200 lens is lighter in weight? This has become a bear to carry around until I carry it by hand. I also have a Nikon L830 which I tend to use more now than I did the Canon. Would I have been better off using a Canon lens instead of the Simca? The Canon is heavy even with the 18X55 that came with it.

Do you mean a SIGMA lens?

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

tmorgen wrote:

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You keep saying Simca, do you mean Sigma? The Canon 18-200 is noticeably heavier. Frankly, your Canon camera body is very light weight and the Sigma lens is light weight as well. Hardly chiropractor territory, but everyone has different expectations. You should probably consider a camera change to something like the Canon SX60 with a built in lens. It will probably meet your requirements and is very light weight.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

mwsilvers wrote:

You keep saying Simca, do you mean Sigma? The Canon 18-200 is noticeably heavier. Frankly, your Canon camera body is very light weight and the Sigma lens is light weight as well. Hardly chiropractor territory, but everyone has different expectations. You should probably consider a camera change to something like the Canon SX60 with a built in lens. It will probably meet your requirements and is very light weight.

It's a 3 oz difference. But you are right - a point and shoot or mirrorless might be a better fit.