Camera Bag: I have recently had a GAS attack and am now the carer for a Nikon D850 a heavy weighty 70-200 2.8E lens and a loan . I like to carry using a Billingham bag with the camera...

Hammer Loc: London UK

I have recently had a GAS attack and am now the carer for a Nikon D850 a heavy weighty 70-200 2.8E lens and a loan . I like to carry using a Billingham bag with the camera lens and lens hood attached. This puts the overall length of the camera and lens at about 15-17 inches , with a 1.4 converter involved. The camera is about 7inches wide with strap etc.

My ideal would be a camera bag that was long enough to carry this but not over wide . So a long slim bag that will take the width of the stuff.

Any suggestions ? I have a large Billingham that will carry the camera but it is so so wide, not suitable for carrying round museums and town etc. Got a smaller Billingham but not really long enough. Help?????

Thankfully my GAS attack has subsided but now its the law of unintended consequences.

jeryh Loc: Oxfordshire UK

I had this problem ! I have a canon 50D with a 400mm F5.6L, carried all the time fitted up; I found that a tamrac bag fitted perfectly. Approx 7.5 inches wide

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

Take a look at the Ona Brixton.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1141775-REG/ona_ona5_013lbr_brixton_antique_cognac.html/?c3api=3679%2Cbing%2C2763659969%2C4585581963538021&msclkid=8bad574dd3fa127e22980df7ccb74695

Well made with an interior that can be modified as needed.

Hammer Loc: London UK

tradio wrote:

Take a look at the Ona Brixton.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1141775-REG/ona_ona5_013lbr_brixton_antique_cognac.html/?c3api=3679%2Cbing%2C2763659969%2C4585581963538021&msclkid=8bad574dd3fa127e22980df7ccb74695

Well made with an interior that can be modified as needed.

Many thanks . Its only 13" wide so would not suit, very impressive looking bag, looks real quality .

Hammer Loc: London UK

jeryh wrote:

I had this problem ! I have a canon 50D with a 400mm F5.6L, carried all the time fitted up; I found that a tamrac bag fitted perfectly. Approx 7.5 inches wide

Thanks will definitely have a look

Bill_de Loc: US

Years ago a friend of mine used to have custom leather bags, cases made for his various camera set ups. It was a shop in NYC, but I don't recall what their main business was supposed to be.

Are there any shops around today that will fit a bag to a photographer's specific needs.

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TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Lowepro makes just such a sling bag - just right for a large DSLR (with grip) and a 70-200 f2.8 (and an extender if you like) plus an outside and inside pocket for filters, cards, etc. I find that although I have a number of larger bags that hold multiple lenses, this has become my “go-to” bag - just sling it over my shoulder. The model number is a 55AW2 and not expensive - I paid $37 on Amazon

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

tradio wrote:

Take a look at the Ona Brixton.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1141775-REG/ona_ona5_013lbr_brixton_antique_cognac.html/?c3api=3679%2Cbing%2C2763659969%2C4585581963538021&msclkid=8bad574dd3fa127e22980df7ccb74695

Well made with an interior that can be modified as needed.

That is a nice bag. Too top shelf for me, I'd worry about scratching the leather.

Look at Thinktankphoto's Streetwalker line:

https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/streetwalker-series/products/streetwalker-pro-v2

Grnway Loc: Manchester, NH

I have this one: https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series/products/retrospective-20

It's designed for FF DSLR with 70-200mm attached. Very rugged yet probably more compact than big Billingham. It easily fit my 5D3 with grip and 70-200.

Gspeed Loc: Rhinebeck, NY

Have you looked at the Tenbas? I have the 15" messenger. So well designed. Designed by camera people. Tough, as well.

Take a look:

https://www.tenba.com/devices/dslr.aspx

Grnway wrote:

I have this one: https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series/products/retrospective-20

It's designed for FF DSLR with 70-200mm attached. Very rugged yet probably more compact than big Billingham. It easily fit my 5D3 with grip and 70-200.

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

Congrats on your new camera and lens! A wee bit jealous but I am pretty happy with my D810 and D500. My favorite backpack for single carry with lens attached is my Lowepro Flipside 300. It's narrow and will carry D500 with my 200-500 attached. There is room for another body too and my teles or a shorter lens. Good luck!

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531351-REG/Lowepro_LP35185_PEU_Flipside_300_Backpack_Black.html/?c3api=3679%2Cbing%2C2763659969%2C4585581963538034&msclkid=21f470196e9e1ade9aac2aa2fad89df5

cval52

Have you looked at the Peak Design sling bags?

myviewphotos

Try a "movie camera bag". I had a couple of camera bags and nothing ever fit just the way i wanted. Then i stumbled on a used movie camera bag....its long, not too wide with great external pockets and fairly easy carry. Holds my stuff nicely. Just a thought.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Hammer wrote:

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I like the older Tenba bags you can get off ebay. Many of these models would fit your needs

Bobsan Loc: Elgin,I'll.

This is an old Lowepro bag which still could be available on eBay.