Anyone have a D3000 and mount the 70-200 2.8?

[Neil S.]

That was funny, if it was directed at me. Because in the same thread you linked to me, you said:

His point that they are plastic is valid. His point that they could be ripped off under unsupported (implied normal) use is what I was disputing. All instances mentioned here were of catastrophic failure due to impact (user error) not unsupported use.

Ahh ok.

Ya this does seem very uncommon.

So much so that I have never heard of it before for any camera...

And as it turned out it was because their camera fell from a table to the ground and the lens mount got taken with the lens. Not from camera failure under normal use.

I have to ask if you are just trying to argue with me?

I didnt direct anything at anyone, I just posted a thread. If I was going to “direct” it at you, I would have quoted your post. This seems obvious to me...

The reason that I linked the thread is because it directly related to what the OP was asking. Especially since it was a Nikon camera that was being discussed in it.

I still do think its uncommon, just like I said.

Saying that it fell off a table means very little in my opinion.

If it was a better camera with a metal body, I am 99% sure that would never have happened no matter how many times it was dropped off a table.

For some people dropping their gear is not unheard of, so its something to consider.

Considering the torture test video that someone posted a while back, dropping your gear is probably not as bad as many people (including myself) think anyways.

That was the least of what that guy did to the cameras in it, and they were both lower end plastic bodies by the way. It goes to show you how tough they really are.

- Neil

 

[o hey tyler]

No, I wasn't trying to argue with you. I was inquiring as to if it was directed at my post.

There's potential to damage your camera/lens 100% of the time you drop it off the table. It doesn't matter if it's metal or plastic. Magnesium Alloy cameras are much more durable than plastic cameras, there's no disputing that. But they're not impervious to damage, and neither is a lens attached to a metal body.

However, I believe we both hope that the OP doesn't have any incidences of her dropping gear during the wedding. Because that would be really unfortunate.

 

[prodigy2k7]

I have the XTi (entry level canon) and I have the 70-200 2.8 from canon, and its heavy but it doesnt feel like its going to break or anything. I often use a monopod mounted to the lens anyway. Hand-held it still feels fine.

 

[Neil S.]

No, I wasn't trying to argue with you. I was inquiring as to if it was directed at my post.

There's potential to damage your camera/lens 100% of the time you drop it off the table. It doesn't matter if it's metal or plastic. Magnesium Alloy cameras are much more durable than plastic cameras, there's no disputing that. But they're not impervious to damage, and neither is a lens attached to a metal body.

However, I believe we both hope that the OP doesn't have any incidences of her dropping gear during the wedding. Because that would be really unfortunate.

Ya your 100% correct that theres always the chance of damage when dropping your gear. Thats why I try never to do it lol. In the last 6 years (since I got my 1st DSLR) I have never dropped my cameras or lenses even once, and I consider myself lucky for that.

I still think that its ideal to have a metal body with the mount screwed into it, over being screwed into a plastic body. Metal screws will strip from plastic way easier than from metal.

This almost goes without saying though, and clearly not everyone can afford or wants to spend the additional $$$ needed for a metal body. This is especially true if you are getting your first DSLR and are not even sure if you will be into it

I was just saying that build quality is often overlooked, especially by new people. It is something that is wise to consider for obvious reasons though...