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I shall hopefully receive my Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 before the weekend, to attach to my D90. Together with my 18-105mm kit lens, that is the full extent of my gear. I would like a (not too big) bag which can carry the Sigma whilst fitted to the Nikon, plus the kit lens. Any recommendations?
chris321
17-09-2009, 08:06
Are you after a rucksack type bag, or a shoulder bag? If the latter, I'd strongly advise looking at the crumpler range, they're well made, and fairly inconspicuous. Take what the website says with a pinch of salt though, they're very optimistic regarding what will fit in their products!
RicherSea
17-09-2009, 08:08
The first thing you need to decide is what type of bag you want. Do you want a travel bag that stores your camera and a few other bits when you take thme away somewhere, such as a small backpack, or do you want a bag to actually shoot from, taking the camera in and out regularly, such as a shoulder bag or waist belt type.
A shoulder bag is my preference, for use whilst out and about, not for storage during travelling. Thanks.
Is this any good?
http://www.jacobsdigital.co.uk/index.php?target=products&product_id=7263
I shall try to pop into Jacobs later today.
CaptainPenguin
17-09-2009, 09:34
If you can afford it have a look at the Billingham range they are expensive but will last forever,15 years and counting with mine
It's not a shoulder bag but I have a Lowepro Fastpack 250 and think it's excellent. http://products.lowepro.com/product/Fastpack-250,2086,14.htm It's still quite small and not too bulky.
It will fit a 70-200 I think, I hope so as I should get my Canon 70-200 f2.8 tomorrow. It will also fit a few other lenses and bits and pieces. I often put a zoom, my 17-40 and all the usual batteries/memory cards etc in plus my binoculars if I am going to shoot wildlife or aviation.
The top compartment will fit a rain coat or some sandwiches in so is good if you are heading out for an afternoon.
Also it has a laptop pocket on the back that will fit up to a 15.4 in.
Andy S
hashcake
17-09-2009, 11:44
Have a look at the reviews here: http://www.cambags.com.
I rate the Lowpro stealth range when it comes to shoulder bags.
would recommend the lowepro flipside range :)
The Kata H-16 looks like a good bet. Anyone got one?
Have a look at the reviews here: http://www.cambags.com.
I rate the Lowpro stealth range when it comes to shoulder bags.
great site, now im really suck, looking at the National Geographic medium shoulder bag NG-2475
Any shops that stock them?
I'd look at the Messenger Boy 5500 but I am a Crumpler whore.
http://www.jacobsdigital.co.uk/index.php?target=products&product_id=69510
Should be big enough to carry what you need to and have space for a sarnie.
Ideally want the Sigma on the D90 body whilst in the bag, so quite a deep combo.
raider2727
17-09-2009, 17:19
Hi
A strange bag but a great bag is the lowepro 85AW, will carry your body and tele attached, up to 4 more lenses plus bits and bobs.
I got mine as new for £20 on the bay
If you want to go the full hog money no object Bilingham 555 carry camera and lens plus 5-6 other lenses, all your bits, lunch, shower proof jacket, books to read and still have room for more.
raider2727
17-09-2009, 17:20
The 85aw is deep but also try the 75aw, nowhere near as big but a great walk about bag.
Paulie-W
17-09-2009, 17:28
Dont overlook the Red Snapper (http://www.aldine.co.uk/redsnapper/redsnapper-quality-camera-bags.html) bags. I have one and think it's well up to the job.
Change of plan, just ordered this -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000LY971S/ref=s9_sima_gw_s0_p23_t1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1YSQ2QT2826DD1CC67H1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294
raider2727
17-09-2009, 20:50
Is the 28cm internal or external height?
...I have a d90 with 18-200 attached, room for another lens and flash plus bits and bobs all in a nice lowepro stealth reporter aw100 shoulder bag.
Suits me...not keen on the one you've ordered at all!! :)
Didn't realise the lens was that physical size... you may have needed the next bag or two up :D
These are the stats: -
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ( in - mm )
external height: 11.02 in
external length: 12.99 in
external width: 7.09 in
internal height: 10.63 in
internal length: 12.60 in
internal width: 6.30 in
weight: 2.87 lbs
external height: 28 cm
external length: 33 cm
external width: 18 cm
internal height: 27 cm
internal length: 32 cm
internal width: 16 cm
weight: 1.3 kg
...I have a d90 with 18-200 attached, room for another lens and flash plus bits and bobs all in a nice lowepro stealth reporter aw100 shoulder bag.
Suits me...not keen on the one you've ordered at all!! :)
Bit mainstream for me....sorry!
...Salright I wanted function not fashion ;)
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