Damaging the lens attachment: Ok, I am reading a photography book and the guy says that when you have your camera in the car, you should take your lens off, so you don't damage the...

eshlemania Loc: Northern Indiana, USA

Ok, I am reading a photography book and the guy says that when you have your camera in the car, you should take your lens off, so you don't damage the lens attachment. Is this really a thing? I have a D750 with a Sigman 150-600mm Contemporary lens. I know not to hold the camera so the weight of the lens is not pulling on the attachment. But to take the lens off every time I take it someplace in the car will be a real pain.

Thanks so much for your feedback.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

eshlemania wrote:

Ok, I am reading a photography book and the guy says that when you have your camera in the car, you should take your lens off, so you don't damage the lens attachment. Is this really a thing? I have a D750 with a Sigman 150-600mm Contemporary lens. I know not to hold the camera so the weight of the lens is not pulling on the attachment. But to take the lens off every time I take it someplace in the car will be a real pain.

Thanks so much for your feedback.

Depends on the size of the lens? More specifics on what's being talked about?

Maybe for a big honkin' lens??

Over 45 years, my camera & 200mm has been on floor in back seat of car off & on to keep it at the handy when traveling.
Any different than sitting in a camera bag?
Yes, hold/carry/support the combo by the lens if the lens is heavier than the camera.
I guess he won't set the camera/lens combo on a table either?
I never had a two foot 15 pound lens.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I'd keep it on the car floor, preferably with something weighting down the camera to prevent movement, if you are going to drive around with the lens mounted to the camera. A sudden stop or crazy turn can have the camera flying around as if you'd dropped it. The small section on the floor of the backseat might be better than the floor of the front passenger.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

CHG_CANON wrote:

I'd keep it on the car floor, preferably with something weighting down the camera to prevent movement, if you are going to drive around with the lens mounted to the camera. A sudden stop or crazy turn can have the camera flying around as if you'd dropped it. The small section on the floor of the backseat might be better than the floor of the front passenger.

I won't put it on the back seat for that reason. Can't fly onto the floor if it's already on the floor.

Ourspolair

There is all kinds of nonsense on the internet...
According to Sigma, Dimensions
(Diameter x Length) 105x260.1mm/ 4.1x10.2in
Weight 1930g/ 68oz.
The D750 body and mount should be able to support this lens adequately, but you would not want the camera/lens flying around in the car. I would secure it somehow - I imagine that you have a camera case. I put my cameras and lenses in a case which I put on the floor of the car in the rear passenger area, or in the baggage part at the rear of the car (a hatch-back). If I want the camera handy, the bag is on the front passenger seat secured with the safety belt.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Ourspolair wrote:

There is all kinds of nonsense on the internet... ... (show quote)

Don't forget, everybody's an expert anymore.
I gots me a video channel, I gonna make tons of videos, get lotsa views.

Quixdraw Loc: x

If I have a long lens on one of my Nikons, it is in my lap, or in a case. Life has risks and you need to factor in driving skills or lack thereof. The cameras of any major brand are strong.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

My camera stays in it's bag on the floor when it is in my vehicle.
I don't like things being loose in my vehicle, loose things can fly around in an accident.

will

Quixdraw Loc: x

Many live in a universe where media driven fear infuses everything. I do not - "Fear is the Mind Killer" Frank Herbert in Dune.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

No, not really a thing.

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

Longshadow wrote:

Don't forget, everybody's an expert anymore.
I gots me a video channel, I gonna make tons of videos, get lotsa views.

After which we can say we knew you before you got famous. And stinkin' rich, too.

(You've surely got the keyword/subscription/where to send $$$$ thing down, dont'cha? If not, for a very modest fee, I'd be glad to help you along, Long.)

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

quixdraw wrote:

Many live in a universe where media driven fear infuses everything. I do not - "Fear is the Mind Killer" Frank Herbert in Dune.

Rec'ed for the Herbert quote, Quix.

jim quist Loc: Missouri

I have never given this any thought. But for years I have had lenses on my camera (24-70, 70-200) laying on the front or back seat while driving around and never had a problem. The past couple of years this includes a 500 f4 lens which is a big one.

Grahame Loc: Fiji

eshlemania wrote:

Ok, I am reading a photography book and the guy says that when you have your camera in the car, you should take your lens off, so you don't damage the lens attachment. Is this really a thing? I have a D750 with a Sigman 150-600mm Contemporary lens. I know not to hold the camera so the weight of the lens is not pulling on the attachment. But to take the lens off every time I take it someplace in the car will be a real pain.

Thanks so much for your feedback.

I regularly drive over pretty rough terrain with my camera gear and hang the soft bags containing camera/lens (80-400/70-200) attached from the headrest. This gives me most confidence from knocks and shocks.

Bill_de Loc: US

I have a cabinet where I keep cameras and lenses. That is the only place you'll find one of my cameras without a lens attached.

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