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I need a lens case for EF 500mm II

Started Sep 3, 2013 | Discussions thread
pixseal
pixseal Veteran Member • Posts: 4,061
Re: I need a lens case for EF 500mm II

Kolizz wrote:

The bag that comes with the lens is a little impractical to carry out in the woods. I need a more comfortable bag. Which one should I buy?

I've use the Lowepro LensTrekker 600, Think Tank Glass Taxi and the Think Tank Glass Limo.  IMHO, all equally comfortable.

For the ability to carry additional stuff (additional body and lenses, flashes, etc), the Lowepro LensTrekker 600 wins hands-down.  It can carry the 500 with body attached, has ample room inside for some other stuff and you can attach a lot of Lowepro lens cases.  But, I doubt that it will fit in all airline overhead bins.  I sold it.

The Think Tank Glass Taxi wins for the smallest overall size - it just fits a 500/4L without a body attached.  You can add only one "sliplock" accessory to the Glass Taxi, although you can add a belt and add several accessory cases to that.  But the Glass Taxi + belt + cases is unwieldy.  It got stolen.

The Think Tank Glass Limo is similar to, but larger than the Glass Taxi.  It can hold a 500/4L with body attached + 3 accessory cases directly.  You can also add a belt + more cases.  This is what I use today.

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