Cases - Lowepro 55AW upgrade to 75AW

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I have the Lowepro Toploader Zoom 55AW bag, and am considering upgrading it to the Pro 75AW bag. The problem is that my 55W, although excellent, isn't quite big enough for the 2 lenses I want to carry. I've used it for just one lens for a while but so often I wish I had another with me, that I want to change bags. I am able to just about squeeze 2 lenses in, but it's tight and they both push against each other and the sides of the bag, so I'm not happy with that.

The Pro 75AW is a lot more than I want to spend but if it does the job, I'll splash out. I have a few issues though. One is that it's only a small amount larger so barely justifies the cost, even though it IS large enough. It just doesn't feel right I suppose. :) Also, I usually carry my current case with the top handle, but the 75AW's handle isn't as good, and a review I read mentioned this as being a problem if you frequently carry it with the top handle. It's strong enough but doesn't have the cushioning I'm used to that makes it comfortable. I'm not sure if that would bother me or not without trying.

I cannot find another option though without getting something a lot bigger or that I carry on my back, which I don't really want. I don't want to pay even more than £70 either.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for that type of bag, similar to that size, with a handle on top? Alternatively, is the 75AW a good enough upgrade to be worth getting from my 55AW? One particular feature of the 75AW I like, that my 55AW doesn't have, is that you can get to your camera without taking the all-weather cover off. I don't use the cover much at the moment but when I do, it's a pain to take it off every time I want to get to my gear.

Thanks everyone.
 
If its just a lens you need to carry extra, why not get a sliplock lens case to fix to your 55aw? Thats what I do, cheapest way of doing it and you end up with a nice protective case for your lens!
 
Thanks for that. I looked at external cases and did wonder if it might be the best idea, apart from the lack of weather proofing and extra bulk. If only the 75AW was more like £40, I'd buy it straight away.
 
A simple thing like a shower cap will waterproof your lens case!
You can even get them in pink!
 
Have you thought about a kata 315dl. Under £60 from amazon.
 
stu.artd said:
Have you thought about a kata 315dl. Under £60 from amazon.
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I hadn't look at that before. I probably skipped over it when looking at Kata bags as it's a very different design. It has a handle on top and looks like similar water-proofing as the Lowepros. I'll look more into it, thanks for the suggestion.
 
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