How do you carry your 70-200mm f2.8 lens w/Body attached? Which bag?

fengwei · 28th February 2005

Dear All,

Just wondering how you carry the 70-200mm f2.8 lens plus a SLR/DSLR body? I know Lowepro 75AW can do that, but don't quite like that bag. Any experiences/suggestion on the bag for this set up? Dont want to carry all the other lenses, just a 70-200mm f2.8 lens, plus a body and a flash.

Your input will be very appreciated.

Thanks and cheers!

mpenza · 28th February 2005

how abt a backpack? Microtrekker 200 or Minitrekker 200 should be big enough.

sehsuan · 28th February 2005

uh, i opt to carry the camera body separate from the lens(es). if i were shooting, i'd be holding the setup by the tripod collar, and with the camera body strap wound around my right wrist, but weight is entirely supported by the tripod collar to save my wrist from unnatural flexion.

Bluestrike · 28th February 2005

Originally Posted by mpenza

how abt a backpack? Microtrekker 200 or Minitrekker 200 should be big enough.

Yeah it a good way to get the things ard...

ortega · 28th February 2005

Domke F2, if it is just the camera lens and flash, it should be more than enough.
or the taller one (can't remember the model)

if you are thinking of buying, try the safrotto, domke lookalike.

F5user · 28th February 2005

NTUC plastic bag...

don't attract attention/bangla robbers, etc..

seriously,
I carry my lenses seperate, choosing to keep the camera on my body all the time for easy access

i use those generic lense holders TCW sells... this nice cushioned one sells for around 22$.. fits the 80-200 2.8d just nice...

for the lense attached to the body... hmmm... backpack lor.. tamrac expedition 1 - 3 seem to be the best in my opinion.

fengwei · 3rd March 2005

Thanks guys for all the responses. I'll get a lens holder first I guess.

Cheers!

denniskee · 3rd March 2005

Lowepro micro trekker 100

user111 · 3rd March 2005

lowepro AW 500 or any sports duffle bag

28th February 2005	#1
fengwei Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bukit Gombak Posts: 9,067	How do you carry your 70-200mm f2.8 lens w/Body attached? Which bag? Dear All, Just wondering how you carry the 70-200mm f2.8 lens plus a SLR/DSLR body? I know Lowepro 75AW can do that, but don't quite like that bag. Any experiences/suggestion on the bag for this set up? Dont want to carry all the other lenses, just a 70-200mm f2.8 lens, plus a body and a flash. Your input will be very appreciated. Thanks and cheers!

28th February 2005	#5
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,505	Domke F2, if it is just the camera lens and flash, it should be more than enough. or the taller one (can't remember the model) if you are thinking of buying, try the safrotto, domke lookalike. __________________ The Law

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denniskee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: bukit batok Posts: 4,210	Lowepro micro trekker 100 __________________ photography makes one sees things from all angles.

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mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	how abt a backpack? Microtrekker 200 or Minitrekker 200 should be big enough.

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sehsuan Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,674	uh, i opt to carry the camera body separate from the lens(es). if i were shooting, i'd be holding the setup by the tripod collar, and with the camera body strap wound around my right wrist, but weight is entirely supported by the tripod collar to save my wrist from unnatural flexion.

28th February 2005	#6
F5user Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: B.Timah, New york, SoCal. Posts: 834	NTUC plastic bag... don't attract attention/bangla robbers, etc.. seriously, I carry my lenses seperate, choosing to keep the camera on my body all the time for easy access i use those generic lense holders TCW sells... this nice cushioned one sells for around 22$.. fits the 80-200 2.8d just nice... for the lense attached to the body... hmmm... backpack lor.. tamrac expedition 1 - 3 seem to be the best in my opinion.

3rd March 2005	#9
user111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,719	lowepro AW 500 or any sports duffle bag