How about lens creep with those Black Rapid etc. straps?

[BigT]

Hey there,

I've noticed that lenses that suffer from lens creep will show it more often when you're using a strap like Black Rapid, Luma Loop etc.

Those of you with lens creep lenses and such straps, what do you do about it? Just leave them "hanging out there"?

I was just wondering about dust/dirt getting on the lens barrel when you're walking "zoomed out" most of the time.

 

[GH41]

Why would the strap make a lens creep more?? Gravity causes creep. If anything a camera hanging from the tripod mount will balance better than one hanging from the frame horns. Dust in or on a pumper zoom is best avoided by not using one. GH

 

[cbbr]

If you use a RS mounted to the bottom of the camera, the lens is pointed down. Given some time, my 18-200 will creep, I just don't worry about it.

 

[BigT]

GH41 - I'm guessing, like cbbr says, because the lens will point somewhat down. That may also happen to some degree with a strap that hangs from the "frame horns", depending on the strap and lens, I imagine.

I just find that it creeps more often when I'm walking with my Luma Loop (tripod mount) than with my should strap.

 

[GH41]

What lens is giving you the problem? Have you tried the rubberband trick? GH

 

[BigT]

It's the 24-120mm f4.

I didn't thought about the rubber band trick, but I've heard about it before (back when I was researching the 18-200mm VR). I'm guessing it has to be quite a strong rubber band, to really make a difference?

 

[LeeF]

I had the same problem with a 18-200 so I ordered a few custom wristbands.
(Black color with my website on them).
I used one of these on the 18-200. Hardly shows and looks professional if someone actually takes a look at it.

And it works!

Just Google "custom wristbands" and you'll find a bunch of dealers.
I'm sure EBay has some also.

I think I paid $12-$15 for 3 wristbands.

 

[BigT]

LeeF, how "strong" should they be? I'm not sure how much they might stretch and so on, to actually make a difference.

Would love to see a photo of your "setup" though Also just to make sure where to actually place it on the lens, as I'm not totally sure about that part.

 

[PB_James]

That is my one major complaint about the 24-120 f/4, I really wish it had a zoom lock like the 28-300. Even the much cheaper Tamron 24-135 has a zoom lock. Even though I don't use a BR strap, I do like to have the camera out and ready to shoot while hiking. I wish I didn't have to worry about the 24-120 zooming itself out. I guess the 24-135 will be used in the harshest environs instead.

 

[wizzard0003]

I had the same problem with a 18-200 so I ordered a few custom wristbands.
(Black color with my website on them).
I used one of these on the 18-200. Hardly shows and looks professional if someone actually takes a look at it.

And it works!

Just Google "custom wristbands" and you'll find a bunch of dealers.
I'm sure EBay has some also.

I think I paid $12-$15 for 3 wristbands.

That's the best idea so far in more than just one way...!

I googled and there are places that will sell them customized, with selections
of different materials/widths, for as little as 10-15 cents apiece in quantities
of 100 so you could hand the extras out to potential customers/fans...

Thanks for mentioning that...!

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[BigT]

I googled and there are places that will sell them customized, with selections
of different materials/widths, for as little as 10-15 cents apiece in quantities
of 100 so you could hand the extras out to potential customers/fans...

Got any links?

 

[coach17]

I got one of these for my 18-200mm lens and works great. I got it in black and had the word "Nikon" put on it. I t was $4.75 plus shipping. Here is the link.

http://www.wristbandswithamessage.c...d=37&affiliate_banner_id=7&&cPath=0_26&type=5

 

[TonyW]

Lens creep? Not heard of this before and until I read the post I thought it must refer to Paparazzi or just a nuisance with a camera :wink:

 

[BigT]

I got one of these for my 18-200mm lens and works great. I got it in black and had the word "Nikon" put on it. I t was $4.75 plus shipping. Here is the link.

http://www.wristbandswithamessage.c...d=37&affiliate_banner_id=7&&cPath=0_26&type=5

Thanks for the link. Forgive me but I'm a wristband newbie, how stretchable are those silicone wrist bands? If they just fit the 18-200mm then I think they'll be too small for the 24-120mm which is bigger.

 

[truronion]

Lens creep? Not heard of this before and until I read the post I thought it must refer to Paparazzi or just a nuisance with a camera :wink:

You obviously never bought on ebay any of the 3 18-200's I sold because of this same problem,LOL I find the 24-120 f4 much better.

 

[coach17]

Thanks for the link. Forgive me but I'm a wristband newbie, how stretchable are those silicone wrist bands? If they just fit the 18-200mm then I think they'll be too small for the 24-120mm which is bigger.

I did not check and see if there were larger sizes or not. I believe the one I got would stretch more. I will check and get back with my findings.

 

[coach17]

LeeF, how "strong" should they be? I'm not sure how much they might stretch and so on, to actually make a difference.

Would love to see a photo of your "setup" though Also just to make sure where to actually place it on the lens, as I'm not totally sure about that part.

I checked and it stretches a fair amount more. I have it on my 18-200mm Nikon lens.

 

[BigT]

I checked and it stretches a fair amount more. I have it on my 18-200mm Nikon lens.

Great, thanks. They don't ship to my country though, bugger :frown: I had decided a blank wristband with "Nikon" text and everything

 

[BigT]

Fixed. Finally found a piece of rubber that did the trick. I wouldn't mind if it was a bit wider though, but this works... it doesn't cover the zoom-ring on the upper-side, but it does on the lower-side and that seems to be a good compromise between stopping lens creep while not making the zoom too hard to turn. This ain't pretty but I only need it when I'm out photo-walking...

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