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switching lenses on a 450D

Started Nov 10, 2011 | Discussions thread
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switching lenses on a 450D

I have the kit 18-55mm lens and also recently bought the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM lens.

I have been switching back ad forth between the two lenses as needed when I am taking pictures of our new born.

I normally keep the 18-55 on the body, but occasionally switch to the 50mm, take a few pictures and in 5 minutes switch back to the stock lens. When I do switch I make sure I put the plastic cover on the lens I removed from the body, to protect it from dust etc. I do this switch back and forth may be once a day every few days.

My question is, am I ruining the camera or lenses or the contacts/mechanics etc by switching them within 5 minutes of each other. How often is safe ?

Thanks in advance
Wally

Canon EOS 450D (EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2)
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