Use care when carrying a super zoom telephoto lens.
Super Zoom lenses are telephoto lenses that have a focal length of 400mm or longer. In addition to being large and heavy, these lenses come with a big price tag, which means transporting them needs to be done with care. While smaller lenses attach to your camera, with these lenses you attach the camera to them. Keeping that idea in your mind will underscore the importance of carrying the lens and the camera, not the camera and the lens.
Instructions
1. Attach a shoulder strap to the lens itself. These lenses have attachments for shoulder straps and when carrying these lenses on your shoulder it should be with a strap attached to the lens. If you rely on the camera strap to support the lens and camera, you are placing a great amount of stress on the mounting bracket of the lens and camera, leading to the possibility of the mounting bracket failing.
2. Hold the lens by the mono/tripod screw mount. These lenses are typically used on a tripod or monopod which are attached via a screw mount on a "L" shaped bracket that rests underneath the lens. This bracket is at the center balance point of the lens and is sturdy enough that allows individuals to carry the lens by hand.
3. Place the lens in its carrying case when not being used and carry the lens in this case until it needs to be used. The case will provide cushioning and protection should you accidently drop the lens.
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