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<blockquote data-quote="spb_stan" data-source="post: 627794" data-attributes="member: 43545">A 70-200 2.8 is asking for trouble supported by the lens mount alone when not supported by a firm hand. It is long enough the polar moment exerts a lot more pressure on the mount than a shorter lens of the same weight. I used a Black Rapid and attach the 70-200 on the tripod mount so the balance point is easy on the camera and riding parallel to the ground. I also have a hand-strap that is just loose enough to instantly slip my hand in if there is uneven walking surfaces or where I have to move fast I have used it that way since my first DSLR after switching from film, when the D90 came out. When shooting, with proper left hand support at the balance point, almost no stress is transmitted to the camera. When I switch a shorter lens like a prime, I clip the BR to the grip's tripod mount. But there again, most of the weight is supported by my hand in the hand strap. If your camera is under warranty the service department has every right to deny coverage for broken lens mounts if is appears to have been stressed by improper lens handling.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="spb_stan, post: 627794, member: 43545"] A 70-200 2.8 is asking for trouble supported by the lens mount alone when not supported by a firm hand. It is long enough the polar moment exerts a lot more pressure on the mount than a shorter lens of the same weight. I used a Black Rapid and attach the 70-200 on the tripod mount so the balance point is easy on the camera and riding parallel to the ground. I also have a hand-strap that is just loose enough to instantly slip my hand in if there is uneven walking surfaces or where I have to move fast I have used it that way since my first DSLR after switching from film, when the D90 came out. When shooting, with proper left hand support at the balance point, almost no stress is transmitted to the camera. When I switch a shorter lens like a prime, I clip the BR to the grip's tripod mount. But there again, most of the weight is supported by my hand in the hand strap. If your camera is under warranty the service department has every right to deny coverage for broken lens mounts if is appears to have been stressed by improper lens handling. [/QUOTE]

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