It's one of the benefits of spending a little on your glass. I've notice that the cheaper lenses are more prone to breakage because they are not designed for the wear and tear of professional photography where things are bound to take a knock. Obviously that's not to say you should go out and bang your gear around, but I've heard of many occasions where lenses have been dropped onto concrete with only limited cosmetic wear and tear.

The down side with Nikon is their repair costs are something akin to being dragged into a gorilla cage and getting gang-raped by the largest male. They don't sell any of the parts online so even if you dent the lens filter attachment ring which is simple to replace, you are stuck taking it to Nikon and losing a large portion of your paycheck.


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