350D & Sigma 10 20 - front of lens rests on table

workaccount · 02-03-2009 9:21pm #1

Hi,
Just after getting the equipment as per title and I like to take care of my stuff. ie. Keep it absolutely mint if possible.

I can live with the 350d resting on the table and getting the usual minor scratches etc. from doing so but I don't like the fact that the front of the sigma rests on the table aswell.

I'd imagine if my body was larger like the 40d or something then the lens would be suspended into the air.

Anybody any tips on how to stop this from happening without having to put something on the lens. Perhaps I will just need to have a special place for leaving it down - some sort of mat?

Any ideas appreciated...thanks.

Eirebear · 02-03-2009 9:23pm

The fact that the lens rests on the table will do it no harm whatsoever, as long as your not banging it around.

I know it costs a lot of money, but people need to try and be a little less precious with their gear sometimes.

Common sense will always keep it from all but the most freak accidents.

challengemaster · 02-03-2009 9:23pm

attach a brick to the the back side of the 350D...

Seriously, you'll need some heck of weight to off-set lens weight. If you're really that worried about it...wrap it in bubble wrap

Nisio · 02-03-2009 9:26pm

Keep the hood on it ? (gets in the way of the focus ring though)

Peace · 02-03-2009 9:50pm

challengemaster wrote: »

attach a brick to the the back side of the 350D...

Seriously, you'll need some heck of weight to off-set lens weight. If you're really that worried about it...wrap it in bubble wrap

Maybe start with 3 bricks and then work your way up.

I'm not a canon user but my 10-20 does exactly the same on my D40. If i was very concern (which i'm not) i'd put black electrical tape around the outside of the lens hood and just leave the hood on all the time.