Question.........

"CHRIS"

Senior Member
I purchased a new, body only, D7200 a few months ago. From day one I've noticed that all lens attach to the body tightly......almost too tightly? Certainly tighter than my D5200. I researched and found some others having the same comments, some commenting about other models too, or specific lens fitting tightly. I don't recall any saying it affected performance. I don't have any complaints either.......well, maybe one. I've had to blow some dust out of the body twice now.......is there a relation to the tightness issue? IDK. Anyway, opinions on whether this is something to worry about or not? Thanks!
 

"CHRIS"

Senior Member
Thanks guys. I don't have the experience to ascertain whether this is no big deal or not. I wouldn't even know how it could be "fixed". There is no "hang up" when screwing it onto the body, but it definitely takes a bit more torque to get on than my D5200. I really thought that maybe the tolerances were just tighter? Aside from the dust issue (which does annoy me), I see no quality issues so far. Maybe my D5200 is too loose LOL:)
 

Moab Man

Senior Member
Thanks guys. I don't have the experience to ascertain whether this is no big deal or not. I wouldn't even know how it could be "fixed". There is no "hang up" when screwing it onto the body, but it definitely takes a bit more torque to get on than my D5200. I really thought that maybe the tolerances were just tighter? Aside from the dust issue (which does annoy me), I see no quality issues so far. Maybe my D5200 is too loose LOL:)

As I think back, I did have one of my camera bodies where lenses were tighter than usual. In time it wore in I guess.
 

"CHRIS"

Senior Member
As I think back, I did have one of my camera bodies where lenses were tighter than usual. In time it wore in I guess.

I was thinking, hoping, this might be the case as well. It's not like I am seeing metal shavings or anything similar.......but I do get a little paranoid that maybe some type of surface/mating material is the "dust" that is getting into the body when I change lens......
Oh well, we are talking about a new (expensive to me LOL) camera and a worry wart owner. We will soldier on!
 

nickt

Senior Member
My d7200 runs toward the tight side. Noticeable with most lenses but not real concerning. Except with my old 50mm D lens. It was tight to the point that I thought there must be tiny bits of metal powder being produced with every twist. I cleaned everything with foam swabs very slightly moistened with alcohol. Not enough to drip. Cleaned all my lenses that were tight and the camera mount. I did get some gray residue on the swab at first. I mounted, dismounted and cleaned it several times. This helped a lot.
 

Ironwood

Senior Member
My Nikon 16-85 is noticeably tighter to mount on my D7100 than all my other lenses. Just on the tighter side of the tolerance specs I have put it down to.
 

spb_stan

Senior Member
The kit lenses usually have plastic mounts and are almost always looser than the metal mount lenses. D series lenses of mine are tight on all my cameras whereas G lenses are pretty smooth mounting, whereas my old 18-105 is loose fitting. My 50D, 85 1.4D and 135 DC 2.0 lenses are all very snug on my cameras. All the AF-S G lenses are reasonably tight but much less so than the D lenses.
How is the dust getting in. Where do you notice it? If it accumulates even when not changing lenses often there could be a problem such as bent mounting flange or premature shutter wear. Do your lenses have the rubber moisture barrier seal on the mount(pro lenses usually have it)?
 
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Danino

Senior Member
As far as the dust issue, have your camera body face down when changing lens, this will help keep dust awat from the light box elements. Blowing dust away from the rear/front dust caps occasionally also helps.
 
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