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South America / Rainforest trip - lens selection

Started Apr 29, 2016 | Discussions thread
georgehudetz Veteran Member • Posts: 6,299
Re: South America / Rainforest trip - lens selection
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BTW, in terms of carrying the big lenses, I really like to use one of these mounted to a backpack shoulder strap:

https://www.peakdesign.com/product/clips/capturepro/

Makes it VERY easy to handle a large lens while hiking. I'm about to try mine with a 50-140, which I just acquired today.

In addition to the clip, I also use their "Clutch"

https://www.peakdesign.com/product/straps/clutch

The combination of the two is very nice.  The camera is on the shoulder strap when not needed, and in your hand when you are actively scouting/shooting.  The clutch works great with the 16-55 - it seems like it would be uncomfortable with that much weight in one hand but it's really not.  You just tighten the strap and it sort of dangles from your hand - no death grip required.

Now, the 50-140 might be a different story.  Again, I'm going to try that combo this weekend.  But I like not having a neck strap or sling attached to the camera, at least when hiking.  City work is another matter - I prefer a sling in that scenario.

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