CO

I know a photographer who learned photography in the Navy. He said the Navy demands that their photography students always have the neck strap around their neck. Photography students are actually kicked out of the class if they don't have the neck strap around their neck.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Yup. "Honey, my lens is broken."

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

Unfortunately, I don't use a neck strap, I use a sling strap.

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

I'm single, so I don't have to explain myself.

duck72 Loc: Laurel Ridge, PA

Don't feel too bad. I suspect you'll like the 18-140 better. My 18-105 managed somehow to lose one of its plastic "bayonets" all by itself; it still attaches and functions fine. I did buy a replacement flange (which is apparently not your problem, but rather a more serious one), but never installed it because a good deal (<$250) on a (barely) used 18-140 came along (Adorama, if memory serves) and I like the 18-140 better. Although considered a "kit" lens, it is better build/image quality)- so the damaged 18-105 goes to the "rarely used anymore" section. (And, I doubt the plastic mount was selected as a "sacrificial if you drop" component- but rather as a cost-saving.) Hope you can get your replacement sooner rather than later- your excellent camera "wants" more lenses Happy shooting!

duck72 Loc: Laurel Ridge, PA

Don't feel too bad. I suspect you'll like the 18-140 better. My 18-105 managed somehow to lose one of its plastic "bayonets" all by itself; it still attaches and functions fine. I did buy a replacement flange (which is apparently not your problem, but rather a more serious one), but never installed it because a good deal (<$250) on a (barely) used 18-140 came along (Adorama, if memory serves) and I like the 18-140 better. Although considered a "kit" lens, it is better build/image quality)- so the damaged 18-105 goes to the "rarely used anymore" section. (And, I doubt the plastic mount was selected as a "sacrificial if you drop" component- but rather as a cost-saving.) Hope you can get your replacement sooner rather than later- your excellent camera "wants" more lenses Happy shooting!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Interesting isn't it. I wonder if subconsciously we really wanted that new lens and actually helped get rid of the old one? HUM?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I think that carpet saved you a lot of money. On the plus side, you'll get a new lens.

Silverrails

Sorry for the loss of your lens, glad your D500 survived the fall.
I have the Nikon 18-140 3.5-5.6 lens, it is my everyday "Walk-around" lens, it has produced some very nice images. I hope you will enjoy yours.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

R. I. P.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

One time I was in London. I was in the Shakespeare Globe Theatre. I had my Wide Angle Lens. While holding the camera by the hand grip, I was bumped by a stranger. My camera proved that Gravity was in full force that day. Camera and lens were intact. No damage so I thought. When I went to replace it with my primary lens, there was great difficulty. Apparently the rear mounting of the lens bent, It needed a replacement. There was a time when I would wrap the neck strap around my wrist. This became cumbersome for a while. I purchased a wrist strap and quick release plate. The camera is easier to remove from the bag, hold, attach to a tripod and place back in my bag. In all, I cradle my camera if it were my fragile child. I hold it close to my chest rather than dangling at my wrist. If you have hand issues, think about adopting this practice. Is it awkward? Somewhat, yes!
As for what other people think about me and my "baby", I don't care since they are not offering to repair it.
By the way, please avoid another habit.

Don't leave your camera attached to a tripod slung over your shoulder. The tripod was not meant to tolerate the stress of a full frame in that manner!

Happy Shooting!

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

...insurance....need I say more? I have a rider on my home owner's policy.

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

Please, Bob, please tell us you have your camera equipment insured??

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I stepped down from a bench in a park, fell backwards onto pavers and landed with my D7200 and 28-200 jammed into my back. Bent the lens hood a bit. Took a couple months to get my back healed.

Canisdirus

Sorry for your loss. Yes, the unthinakble!
Here's what I do to mitigate that scenario for myself.
I keep my arca tripod plate attached to my camera ... it never comes off.
So my strap is always attached ... even when camera is shooting on tripod.
Then ... even if you have a butter fingers moment...it's still attached to you.
Good luck!