Robust Canon Lens Mounts

[impotentspider]

If anything can be said for Canon DSLRs its the absolute reliability of their lens mounts, dont believe me? well just try dropping one with a 500mm lens attached and I bet the mount and lens stick firmly together;

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[Lisa W]

Oh my, I never would have believed it if I hadn't seen the photos myself! Our lens mounts must be made of titanium! Can't believe he's sending it in to be repaired, surely they will send it back the same.

[gmax]

Why, why did you show this disaster? Now I am sick ... my poor gear may end like that?

[Tannin]

I did that. Dropped a 20D, 1.4 converter, and 500/4. It landed on the corner of the 20D and thus with a lot of twisting leverage on the lens mount.

The 20D was fine.

The 1.4 converter was not worth repairing, Canon said.

And the 500/4 needed a new mechanical fitting. Cost less than $200. Big relief!