500 MM Lens Case
Mar 27, 2018 21:20:19 #
RTCreed
Loc: Forest Park, IL
I've been looking on- line and have not been able to locate a lens case that will accomodate my 500MM Vivitar lens which is about 19 inches long. Any, and all, suggestions would be appreciated as the original has disintegrated over the past 45 years.
Mar 27, 2018 21:25:26 #
Mar 27, 2018 21:41:34 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
RTCreed wrote:
I've been looking on- line and have not been able to locate a lens case that will accomodate my 500MM Vivitar lens which is about 19 inches long. Any, and all, suggestions would be appreciated as the original has disintegrated over the past 45 years.
Here’s a listing of 460 cases. You might find your size:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Lens-Pouches-Cases/ci/4529/N/3513186950
Mar 28, 2018 00:30:40 #
Harbor Freight sells metal cases with customizable foam interiors. I transport my Sigma 150-600 Sport and Contemporary in one of those cases as will as my Canon EF 100-400L II, Nikkor 200-500 and most of my Canon EF and Nikkor F mount lenses. I also use the Harbor Freight cases to transport several camera bodies. The cases come in black or silver, the corners are reinforced and you can lock them. They are not water tight but they keep dust out and they are relatively inexpensive. I wouldn't ship my gear I those cases, but for loading in the car, transporting and storage, they are great.
Mar 28, 2018 07:25:16 #
RTCreed wrote:
I've been looking on- line and have not been able to locate a lens case that will accomodate my 500MM Vivitar lens which is about 19 inches long. Any, and all, suggestions would be appreciated as the original has disintegrated over the past 45 years.
DIY might be the solution.
https://www.google.com/search?q=diy+lens+case&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&oq=diy+lens+case&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.3861j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Mar 28, 2018 08:00:02 #
I love the Tenba bags. I have the 15" Messenger. Very well designed and sturdy. I recommend.
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RTCreed wrote:
I've been looking on- line and have not been able to locate a lens case that will accomodate my 500MM Vivitar lens which is about 19 inches long. Any, and all, suggestions would be appreciated as the original has disintegrated over the past 45 years.
Mar 28, 2018 09:59:12 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
LowePro makes a number of backpacks that can accommodate large lenses.
Mar 28, 2018 10:21:47 #
RTCreed wrote:
I've been looking on- line and have not been able to locate a lens case that will accomodate my 500MM Vivitar lens which is about 19 inches long. Any, and all, suggestions would be appreciated as the original has disintegrated over the past 45 years.
Try Kinesis Photo Gear.
Mar 28, 2018 12:23:15 #
RTCreed wrote:
I've been looking on- line and have not been able to locate a lens case that will accomodate my 500MM Vivitar lens which is about 19 inches long. Any, and all, suggestions would be appreciated as the original has disintegrated over the past 45 years.
Just keep looking (you probably did just one quick search), as there are latterly hundreds of bags/cases that fit a lens like that comfortably!
Mar 28, 2018 13:31:37 #
Mar 28, 2018 13:50:43 #
RTCreed wrote:
I've been looking on- line and have not been able to locate a lens case that will accomodate my 500MM Vivitar lens which is about 19 inches long. Any, and all, suggestions would be appreciated as the original has disintegrated over the past 45 years.
I think your approach depends on why you need the protection. Airline travel in the cabin? Airport travel with the baggage? Hiking? Transporting in the car between shoots? What I typically do with my Sigma 150-500 "Bigma" is to carry it in a photo backpack. I use a Thinktank Airport Essentials for that.
Mar 28, 2018 17:10:43 #
I carry my Canon 500mm f/4 lens in a Think Tank "Glass Taxi." It's been to Costa Rica 11 times and Alaska 12. It's terrific and well made.
Mar 28, 2018 18:17:53 #
RTCreed wrote:
I've been looking on- line and have not been able to locate a lens case that will accomodate my 500MM Vivitar lens which is about 19 inches long. Any, and all, suggestions would be appreciated as the original has disintegrated over the past 45 years.
Look at old style video camera cases and padded tripod cases ......on ebay
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Mar 28, 2018 21:09:21 #
TomV
Loc: Annapolis, Maryland
I use the Lens Trekker 600 AW III backpack for traveling. May be a bit bulky for your requirements but another well-made product to consider. I used it for my similarly sized Minolta 600mm (12+ lbs and 18" long).
Mar 28, 2018 22:42:10 #
RTCreed
Loc: Forest Park, IL
Well, it isn't the resolution I had hoped for but I'm willing to consider it. What are you thinking about from a price standpoint?
Bob Creed
Bob Creed
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