What/How to carry - lenses? Well, I find myself in a "pleasant" dilemma that I never anticipated. What lenses to carry on an outing and how to carry them. For example, going to a park...

RegisG Loc: Mid-Tennessee

Well, I find myself in a "pleasant" dilemma that I never anticipated. What lenses to carry on an outing and how to carry them. For example, going to a park where with a little walking I might see many birds, squirrels, deer, and fascinating flowers/foliage. I have Canon 70-200 which I believe is called a walk-around lens. Then, that sparking new Tamron 150-600 will get me the great shots on many of the same "if" they'll wait for me to change.
How do you carry 2 big lenses or do you just pick one?

Appreciate any tips

RegisG

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

One on the camera and one in a bag?

wrightwrjr Loc: Paducah, KY

Think Tank Retrospective lens bag is what I use and I love it.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

RegisG wrote:

Well, I find myself in a "pleasant" dile... (show quote)

Personally I think your safest and best answer is to simply buy another Canon camera to carry the 2nd lens. Why worry needlessly about how to carry one extra lens when with some careful thought, a camera such as a 5D Mk111 might pop into your head. What a great way to eliminate the nasty thought process of how to carry a lens.

Dennis

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

RegisG wrote:

Well, I find myself in a "pleasant" dile... (show quote)

You are looking to do two completely types of shooting. The most simple solution would be to get an additional BlackRapid or Opti-Tech strap. While you have this new strap you may get another body to hang on it. Then you have THE most efficient method known to man (and woman) for carrying a second lens; around your neck! Seriously, these two lens offer two entirely different opportunities for you. A second body would offer you the full use of each lens, and we all know that the lens makes the picture, not the camera. A used body could be found for your second lens, and there you are, shooting like a pro! Just a tip!

Haydon

I agree with the other comments about a second body so there is minimal chances of missing the moment with a lens change.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Haydon wrote:

I agree with the other comments about a second body so there is minimal chances of missing the moment with a lens change.

Well that makes 3 of us with the same terrific idea. I suspect Regis is thinking about it right now.

Dennis

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

speters wrote:

One on the camera and one in a bag?

:thumbup:

I would go one step farther and recommend taking just one, the big Tamron. The next time you go there, use the 70-200mm. Will you really wanting to be changing two lenses - big and bigger?

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

dennis2146 wrote:

Well that makes 3 of us with the same terrific idea. I suspect Regis is thinking about it right now.

Dennis

As soon as M.T.Shooter chimes in and agrees it will be unanimous! That will make it mandatory. Happy Father's Day! :lol: :lol: :lol:

djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now

I've got the Sig 50-500mm, but you'd be better off getting a second body....as many have already mentioned.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

davidrb wrote:

As soon as M.T.Shooter chimes in and agrees it will be unanimous! That will make it mandatory. Happy Father's Day! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Regis,

Are we the best or what? Who else could think of YOUR needs on Father's Day but your best friends on the UHH forum. Good luck with the new camera and we all look forward to seeing photographs you have taken.

Dennis

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

RegisG wrote:

Well, I find myself in a "pleasant" dile... (show quote)

70 - 200 is hardly a walk around lens unless you don't walk that close to what you photograph..

With the 150 - 600 you could simply stand still and pivot... Try putting the other lens on a shelf by your door and save all that energy.

Personaly I choose the camera for the day, then pick up the bag its in and that's it....each bag has everything I have got for that camera. I just need more money in order to have a similar 'problem'.

RegisG Loc: Mid-Tennessee

G Brown wrote:

70 - 200 is hardly a walk around lens unless you don't walk that close to what you photograph..

With the 150 - 600 you could simply stand still and pivot... Try putting the other lens on a shelf by your door and save all that energy.

Personaly I choose the camera for the day, then pick up the bag its in and that's it....each bag has everything I have got for that camera. I just need more money in order to have a similar 'problem'.

Everyone,
Thanks for all the tips. Never thought "another" camera. I'm afraid it will take a good while until budget is up to that.
I better just handle one and not worry about missed opportunity. Try for it another time.

Thanks again,
RegisG

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

G Brown wrote:

70 - 200 is hardly a walk around lens unless you don't walk that close to what you photograph..

With the 150 - 600 you could simply stand still and pivot... Try putting the other lens on a shelf by your door and save all that energy.

Personaly I choose the camera for the day, then pick up the bag its in and that's it....each bag has everything I have got for that camera. I just need more money in order to have a similar 'problem'.

I think the 70-200 is the perfect walk around lens, it is the walk around lens of my choice and stays on my camera the most. On my second camera I usually keep the 16-35, but sometimes I do carry a bag as well with additional lenses.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

RegisG wrote:

Everyone,
Thanks for all the tips. Never thought "another" camera. I'm afraid it will take a good while until budget is up to that.
I better just handle one and not worry about missed opportunity. Try for it another time.

Thanks again,
RegisG

If you do get another, this is a good way to carry two.

http://optechusa.com/double-sling.html