Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 Case
Oct 19, 2018 19:46:52 #
Hello everyone, finally pulled the trigger and purchased a Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 AFS lens and am looking for suggestions for a good lens case for it? Appreciate in advance for all your suggestions. Thanks. Mike J.
Oct 19, 2018 20:28:06 #
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Oct 19, 2018 21:24:32 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
orrie smith wrote:
What is wrong with the case it came with, mine came with a nice carry case.
I don’t think so. It comes with just a felt cover.
Oct 20, 2018 02:30:29 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
My 200-500 Nikon f5.6 did not come with a case. I have the Ruggard case Jim Quist recommended in his response above. It works really well. I also have the Ruggard Alpine 600 Lens Backpack for DSLR and 600/800mm Lens (Black) purchased from B&H. It fits the lens attached to the camera but is several inches too big and a bit cumbersome to carry...not one that I would recommend. I hope my humble opinion helps.
Oct 20, 2018 06:45:56 #
michealj wrote:
Hello everyone, finally pulled the trigger and purchased a Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 AFS lens and am looking for suggestions for a good lens case for it? Appreciate in advance for all your suggestions. Thanks. Mike J.
I got a Lowepro LP36307 from B&H for $39.95. It fits the lens like a glove.
Paul
Oct 20, 2018 07:30:48 #
My lens came with a cheap felt bag. I bought (suggested from this site) an Ape case (Amazon). It works great:
Ape Case ACPROLC18 Professional Large Lens Case, Black/Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KY5YYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IfXYBbBYTQXAC
Ape Case ACPROLC18 Professional Large Lens Case, Black/Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KY5YYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IfXYBbBYTQXAC
Oct 20, 2018 07:36:54 #
Depending on how you use your equipment, and what equipment you use....you may want to invest in a nice "backpack"....which will keep your camera and equipment safe, weatherproof, and facilitate transport. I personally use a LowePro Flipside 500 AW. It holds my D810, 200-500, 70-200, 24-70, 105 Micro, filters, speed light, extension tubes, remote shutter release, and a ton of other stuff.
Fully loaded, it is heavy. I generally put the backpack in the backseat, and shoot (whatever combination of equipment) as needed. I don't actually wear it as a backpack. I use it as a convenient camera case.
Fully loaded, it is heavy. I generally put the backpack in the backseat, and shoot (whatever combination of equipment) as needed. I don't actually wear it as a backpack. I use it as a convenient camera case.
Oct 20, 2018 07:39:50 #
larryim
Loc: Ohio
First I got the Lowepro lens case that was 13 X 32 cm. It was a perfect fit for just the lens. Then I decided that I would like to carry it with the camera attached, so I checked at a local camera store and came up with the Think Tank Streetwalker backpack. That works great with my D7200 and 200-500 attached. One other thing that I did was get the screw on lens hood from Fittest so that I didn’t have to reverse the lens hood and mess around each time I took the camera out of the bag. This combination fits perfectly in the bag without removing the lens hood. I am very happy with this setup.
Oct 20, 2018 07:48:52 #
jim quist wrote:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1074980-REG/ruggard_lcy_112x5_lens_case_12_0_x.html/pageID/accessory
Nice, but not as nice as the solid leather cases that were standard years ago. I bought an old 80-200mm f/2.8, and it came in its original heavy duty leather case.
Oct 20, 2018 07:58:25 #
I use an Ape Case, reasonably priced, holds the lens along with an attached D500 body. I can carry it within a daypack, if necessary, but comes with strap. Worth a look.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Ape%20case&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=
Dick
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Ape%20case&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=
Dick
Oct 20, 2018 08:10:41 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
michealj wrote:
Hello everyone, finally pulled the trigger and purchased a Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 AFS lens and am looking for suggestions for a good lens case for it? Appreciate in advance for all your suggestions. Thanks. Mike J.
Congratulations on your decision to buy one of the best telephoto's on the market today, regardless of price. I sold my 200-400 f4 and 300 2.8 after I saw the images I was getting with this lens.
As for a case, I have a lot of old camera bags around and found one that fits that lens perfectly. But, if you can't find an old case, this one from B&H is not bad.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1222422-REG/kinesis_e584_xx_large_lens_pouch.html?sts=pi
Oct 20, 2018 08:12:38 #
I have just rented the Nikon 200-500 and it came with a very nice Nikon case. In addition, the rental arrived in a fantastic, lockable, hard case that the lens and its case fit into. Certainly an over-the-top system for everyday use, but excellent protection for protecting the rental, particularly during shipment.
But, the lens did have the nice, sturdy, Nikon soft case.
But, the lens did have the nice, sturdy, Nikon soft case.
Oct 20, 2018 08:13:30 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
orrie smith wrote:
What is wrong with the case it came with, mine came with a nice carry case.
Sadly, the Nikon 200-500 does not come with a case unless one is purchased separately or comes with an off brand and sold as a kit.
Oct 20, 2018 08:36:46 #
billnikon wrote:
Sadly, the Nikon 200-500 does not come with a case unless one is purchased separately or comes with an off brand and sold as a kit.
I guess I got lucky, as mine came with a nice padded case. Must have been a store promotion.
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