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How to attach camera strap to EOS 6D with a heavy EF 70-200mm lens

RizzoTRat — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:48:04 GMT

I have a heavy 70-200mm f/2.8 attached to my 6D camera. I want to attach the camera strap in such a way so as to be comfortable, but to take the weight of the lens off of the camera lens mount. Therefore, would it be preferable to attach both ends of the strap to the foot of the lens collar? Or one of the ends to the foot of the lens collar & the other end to the camera body? I would appreciate your thoughts if this is something you have sorted out. Thank you so much.

Re: How to attach camera strap to EOS 6D with a heavy EF 70-200mm lens

shadowsports — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:35:53 GMT

I'd like to offer these recommendations.

Black Rapids Sports Breathe

Cotton Carrier G3

When I use the sports breathe and a long heavy lens, I fasten the strap to the the lens collar.

When I use a wrist strap, I fasten to the body and use the collar/foot as a handle. The latter does not allow you to use both hands. It just depends on the amount of freedom I'm looking for. Since you are carrying the rig by the lens, there is very little weight on the mount.

Re: How to attach camera strap to EOS 6D with a heavy EF 70-200mm lens

RizzoTRat — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:44:49 GMT

Thanks, Rick, for the response. I have a strap that I have been quite pleased with. Ideally, I would like to utilize it with the heavier lens, rather than buying yet another strap. I appreciate your suggestions.

Re: How to attach camera strap to EOS 6D with a heavy EF 70-200mm lens

March411 — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:46:16 GMT

Ricks suggestion of the Black Rapid is the direction I went and attach it to the tripod foot (if your lens has one). It comes with the appropriate fastener. And just to ease any paranoia I use a MoKo Paracord Nylon Braided Camera Hand Grip Strap which you can purchase off of Amazon for $9. It's a lot more comfortable than it looks and I always still have my hand on the grip of the body.

Re: How to attach camera strap to EOS 6D with a heavy EF 70-200mm lens

Waddizzle — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:55:15 GMT

I use the Black Rapid Sport , too. But only when I’m not on the move. I find a camera bouncing off my hip to be uncomfortable, not to mention a little unsafe when I’m walking through wooded areas.

The slings offer no protection against bangs and clangs, nor bad weather. I also use a camera holster. It’s more comfortable, and it provides protection against bangs and rain

Re: How to attach camera strap to EOS 6D with a heavy EF 70-200mm lens

RizzoTRat — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:12:45 GMT

March411: Interesting that you mention the MoKo strap. For years I have been using a homemade wrist strap fashioned from a piece of parachute cord. In fact, I used it in lieu of a neck strap when carrying a lighter camera/lens.

Re: How to attach camera strap to EOS 6D with a heavy EF 70-200mm lens

March411 — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:27:43 GMT

Same here, perfect setup when I am out shooting macro.

Re: How to attach camera strap to EOS 6D with a heavy EF 70-200mm lens

stevet1 — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:24:03 GMT

Waddizzle,

I use a shoulder holster too. It's made by a company called PRINZ, who I think went out of business.

I like it because it's got a waist band too. It served me well on many a cross country skiing trip back in the day.

Steve Thomas

Re: How to attach camera strap to EOS 6D with a heavy EF 70-200mm lens

Waddizzle — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:27:43 GMT

Steve,

I use one by Lowepro. It, too, has a waistband, plus a rain cover. That’s not what is pictured here. The one in the picture is by Think Tank.

There is no safe or convenient way to carry a big kens on a neck strap.