Long Lens Camera Bag Question: Good day all, I was wondering if any of you fine folks could give me some suggestions for a camera bag. I use a ThinkTank Retrospecive bag for my crop...

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May 24, 2018 10:22:57 #

allanwalls Loc: Fairhope, Alabama, USA

Good day all,
I was wondering if any of you fine folks could give me some suggestions for a camera bag. I use a ThinkTank Retrospecive bag for my crop sensor DSLR and it will hold the camera with one or two lenses up to and including a Nikkor 70-300 f4.5-5.6G. This is my wandering-about bag and I love it.
For travel and when I want to carry my D850 and several larger lenses, I use the Lowepro Pro Tactic 450, which is a really awesome bag and very flexible. However, I have not been able to configure the inserts in such a way that I can carry the D850, with attached battery grip and my Tamron 150-600 G2. In fact, I can't even find a way to house the same camera with the Tamron 70-200 G2 attached.
So what I want to know is this; what bag are you using for your full-frame with attached long lens? Is it tough, padded, comfortable to carry, and easy to access on the fly?
Any tips or guidance gratefully appreciated!

May 24, 2018 10:35:35 #

IR Jim Loc: St. Louis

I use a Think Tank Airport Accelerator (original) that has room for a D750 (no grip but would probably fit) and the same Tamron 150-600 lens attached. It also holds 2 other lenses, a flash, teleconverter, and various small things like battery chargers, cable releases, etc. I could probably squeeze a 3rd lens in there if I needed to.

May 24, 2018 10:46:00 #

allanwalls Loc: Fairhope, Alabama, USA

Thanks! Never seen that bag before, but it is a beast.

May 24, 2018 10:47:03 #

Skiextreme2 Loc: Northwest MA

I have the Lowe Pro Mini Trekker and it will take the Tamron 150-600 with body attached as well as a Nikon 80-400, an Nikon 80-200 and a Nikon 50mm if you can deal with the weight. I also have a Lowepro Fastpack 350 aw (smaller) that would hold the Tamron 150-600 (not on body) and a couple smaller lenses (50mm and 24-70 etc). Maybe anther body too depending on lens choice.

May 24, 2018 19:31:11 #

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

allanwalls wrote:

Good day all, br I was wondering if any of you fin... (show quote)

The LowePro lens Trekker is a great camera bag. I routinely use it with my 600mmF4 and camera attached. The LoewPro Pro Trekker 450 AW fits my Sigma Sport 150-600 with body attached, along with another body and 4 lenses. Not that you'd want to carry that 45 load for a long distance . . .

May 24, 2018 21:29:39 #

allanwalls Loc: Fairhope, Alabama, USA

Thanks for all the useful feedback. It has helped me narrow down my search. Now I just need someone to carry it!

May 25, 2018 06:46:36 #

MikeT9

I use a Tamrac Anvil Super 25 Backback (TO280). It takes my full frame with a Canon 500 Lens mounted. It’s not expensive and when you already have spent loads on other bags, of various sizes, all you want is something that securely holds your setup without breaking the bank.

May 25, 2018 07:12:08 #

TJBNovember Loc: Long Island, New York

MikeT9 wrote:

I second the suggestion for Tamrac Bags, easy to configure and very durable.

May 25, 2018 07:50:41 #

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

allanwalls wrote:

Good day all, br I was wondering if any of you fin... (show quote)

I use a separate Lowepro lens case for my [equivalent] Nikkor 200-500. (It previously held a Tamron 150-600 G1, which I sold.) See https://store.lowepro.com/lens-cases/lens-case-13-x-32cm
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May 25, 2018 08:17:15 #

Skiextreme2 Loc: Northwest MA

rmm0605 wrote:

I use a separate Lowepro lens case for my [equivalent] Nikkor 200-500. (It previously held a Tamron 150-600 G1, which I sold.) See https://store.lowepro.com/lens-cases/lens-case-13-x-32cm
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If the OP wants to go that route, the same size pouch on ebay (not Lowe Pro but I have one for my 80-400 and it is a great case) for a third of the Lowe Pro cost - https://www.ebay.com/itm/JJC-DLP-7-Deluxe-Lens-Pouch-95mm-Cap-TAMRON-SP-150-600mm-F5-6-3-Di-VC-USD/222576543268?hash=item33d2988624:g:hQgAAOSwZ1BXdvQf

May 25, 2018 08:32:33 #

TJBNovember Loc: Long Island, New York

This may or may not help you. Currently using for my Minolta 9xi Maxxum with a long lens. Link takes you to a previous post and reply.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-528551-1.html#8978192

May 25, 2018 09:29:45 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Here are a couple things to look at that could be modified to work IMO.

https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/multi-mount-holster-30 - Other stuff on this site also

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Camera-Lens-Case-by-Altura-Photo-Pouch-Bag-Fits-Large-Telephoto-Lenses/232266089539?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

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May 25, 2018 10:49:21 #

crapshooter Loc: Fox, Alaska

Bag carry assistant, works well but sometimes stubborn.

May 25, 2018 12:20:37 #

hipoint Loc: The Northshore, Gulf South

I’m currently traveling in Equador with a new Think Tank Airport Backback. Nikon 7100 attached to a Tamron 150-600 mm, A Nikon 750 (no lens attached), and a 24-120 mm lens. Plenty of space for charger, batteries, meds and other things you don’t want in checked bags. The bag fit the overhead compartment in a small, propeller puddle-jumper plane.

May 25, 2018 16:41:02 #

Cameralark Loc: Torrington, CT

Just to be on record, it is NOT a good idea to pack a camera with a long lens on it, in ANY kind of bag. The pressure on the mounting point to your camera is greatly increased from any kind of shock the longer the lens. The old fulcrum/ lever situation.

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