Messenger bag for gripped body and 70-200 f2.8

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Just leaving this hear before bed guys. Looking for a suitable Messenger bag that will hold a gripped body and attached 70-200 plus what other lens I decide to carry on the day. Seem to be struggling to find many that fit the bill :( Vanguard up-rise 38 or Think Tank retro 20 are possibles. Any other suggestions for me to take a look at??
Cheers!!
 
The Thinktank Retro 20 should definitely be OK. Mine can take my gripped 5d2 or 7d with tamron 70-200 2.8VC fitted. The Billingham Hadley Large Pro will also manage.
 
stu.artd said:
The Thinktank Retro 20 should definitely be OK. Mine can take my gripped 5d2 or 7d with tamron 70-200 2.8VC fitted. The Billingham Hadley Large Pro will also manage.
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Does the your Retro take the gripped 5d2 with 70-200 lens down with free pockets either side or do you have to lay it horizontal Stuart?
Never had a Billingham but they do seem a lot of money for what they are?
 
I have used 2 dividers to make 3 vertical areas. The gripped 5d2 with 70 - 200 (hood fitted in reverse) pointing down is in the centre. There's enough room for a lens in one side (currently 24-70 with hood fitted in reverse ) and my sigma dp3 on the other side.
Billingham bags are pricey but I do like them. I tend to use the retro 20 most these days as it holds what I need while being more compact than the hadley large pro. I'll grab some quick pics later if that'll help any.
 
Hopefully these will help.

Retro 20 with camera beside it.

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Top view of bag to show side compartments and empty space for the 5d2.

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Top view witrh the gripped 5d2 and 70-200 inside.

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Liking the look of that :) Not overpowering and looks comfy! Cheeers Stuart :ty:
 
Happy to help. :)
It is comfortable to carry, the supplied pad on the shoulder strap's very good. The only thing I'm not that keen on is the handle, it's positioned a little too far back for my liking (can't see it in any of my pics) but that's a very minor 'moan'.
 
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