Anyone carry three L zooms in one bag?

peterm1 · Sep 5, 2003

I currently have the 28-80L and 80-200L zooms. I am deciding between the 17-40L zoom and the 20mm 2.8 prime (by the way, here is a comparison if anyone is interested: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0055CB ).

If carrying the 17-40L with my existing lenses is ridiculous, than the 20mm prime becomes more attractive an option.

Does anyone carry around three zooms of this size in one bag? I was thinking of getting a Lowepro backpack and don't know how easy or burdensome this would be.

Thanks,

Peter

DavidP #28649 · Sep 5, 2003

I carry the 70-200/2.8 IS and 24-70/2.8 and 16-35/2.8 in one bag. That's with two 1D bodies (attached to the two longer lenses).

Which bag?

The Domke J-1

Is it heavy? You bet!

peterm1 said:
I currently have the 28-80L and 80-200L zooms. I am deciding
between the 17-40L zoom and the 20mm 2.8 prime (by the way, here is
a comparison if anyone is interested:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0055CB ).

If carrying the 17-40L with my existing lenses is ridiculous, than
the 20mm prime becomes more attractive an option.

Does anyone carry around three zooms of this size in one bag? I
was thinking of getting a Lowepro backpack and don't know how easy
or burdensome this would be.

--
The Lowest Paid Concert Photographer Around
http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/artshow/final.htm
Photography -- just another word for compromise

'Since we can't keep crime in check, why don't we legalize it and tax it out of business?' -- Will Rogers

Manbos84081 · Sep 5, 2003

In Lowepro Micro Trekker 200:

70-200 2.8L IS, 24-70 2.8L, and 16-35 2.8L + 550EX

Manbos
http://www.manbos.com

peterm1 said:
I currently have the 28-80L and 80-200L zooms. I am deciding
between the 17-40L zoom and the 20mm 2.8 prime (by the way, here is
a comparison if anyone is interested:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0055CB ).

If carrying the 17-40L with my existing lenses is ridiculous, than
the 20mm prime becomes more attractive an option.

Does anyone carry around three zooms of this size in one bag? I
was thinking of getting a Lowepro backpack and don't know how easy
or burdensome this would be.

Thanks,

Peter

David Williamson · Sep 5, 2003

peterm1 said:
I currently have the 28-80L and 80-200L zooms. I am deciding
between the 17-40L zoom and the 20mm 2.8 prime (by the way, here is
a comparison if anyone is interested:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0055CB ).

If carrying the 17-40L with my existing lenses is ridiculous, than
the 20mm prime becomes more attractive an option.

Does anyone carry around three zooms of this size in one bag? I
was thinking of getting a Lowepro backpack and don't know how easy
or burdensome this would be.

Thanks,

Peter

I tried carrying the 16-35L, 70-200L IS and 100-400L, but it's too heavy for me. I usually carry the 16-35L, 28-135 IS and one L tele-zoom.

BTW I switched from a Canon 20mm f2.8 to a 16-35 L last year. There was no 17-40L existing at that time, otherwise I would have it now. In spite of all the complaints about the 16-35L, I prefer it to the 20 prime. (Zooming and more vivid colours, and I would probably get only peanuts for a 16-35 L f2.8 now that the 17-40L f4.0 is so popular, IMHO)
David W.l

Juli Valley · Sep 5, 2003

Yes, three will fit in the 200. It depends on heavy a bag you want to carry.

Jim V. · Sep 5, 2003

I use a Micro Trekker 200 with the following lenses:
Canon 17-40L
Canon 28-135IS
Sigma 100-300 EX APO IF HSM
Canon 100 macro

Still room for a 550EX and various accessories.

Why leave a lens at home if you may need it, otherwise I just take the 28-135IS in a Lowepro EX 140.

Jim V.

peterm1 said:
I currently have the 28-80L and 80-200L zooms. I am deciding
between the 17-40L zoom and the 20mm 2.8 prime (by the way, here is
a comparison if anyone is interested:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0055CB ).

If carrying the 17-40L with my existing lenses is ridiculous, than
the 20mm prime becomes more attractive an option.

Does anyone carry around three zooms of this size in one bag? I
was thinking of getting a Lowepro backpack and don't know how easy
or burdensome this would be.

Thanks,

Peter

FredG · Sep 5, 2003

I have a Lowepro Mini Trekker. I don't make it a habit to carry all this, but I have carried the 16-35, 28-135, 70-200, and 100-400 at the same time. I was still able to squeeze in 2 bodies.

DavidP #28649 · Sep 5, 2003

The 28-135 isn't an L -- so it can only count as half an L lens. LOL.

FWIW, I have also carried this setup in my Domke J-1

two 1D bodies
24/1.4
35/1.4
50/1.4 (1/2 an L -- LOL)
85/1.2
135/2
1.4x TC

FredG said:
I have a Lowepro Mini Trekker. I don't make it a habit to carry
all this, but I have carried the 16-35, 28-135, 70-200, and 100-400
at the same time. I was still able to squeeze in 2 bodies.

--
The Lowest Paid Concert Photographer Around
http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/artshow/final.htm
Photography -- just another word for compromise

'Since we can't keep crime in check, why don't we legalize it and tax it out of business?' -- Will Rogers

Jim V. · Sep 5, 2003

Oh No! I guess I am actually only carrying one lens! LOL

Jim V.

DavidP said:
FWIW, I have also carried this setup in my Domke J-1

two 1D bodies
24/1.4
35/1.4
50/1.4 (1/2 an L -- LOL)
85/1.2
135/2
1.4x TC

FredG said:

I have a Lowepro Mini Trekker. I don't make it a habit to carry
all this, but I have carried the 16-35, 28-135, 70-200, and 100-400
at the same time. I was still able to squeeze in 2 bodies.

Click to expand...

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http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/artshow/final.htm
Photography -- just another word for compromise

'Since we can't keep crime in check, why don't we legalize it and
tax it out of business?' -- Will Rogers

Jerry Allen · Sep 5, 2003

Nature Trekker AW Camera Backpack
70-200IS
28-135IS
Sigma 15-30

Among others...

DavidP #28649 · Sep 5, 2003

Well, he asked how many L-zooms one carried.

Let's see. A non-L zoom counts as 1/2 an L-zoom.

So, an L-prime should maybe be 3/4 of an L-zoom, and a non-L prime should be 3/8 of an L-zoom?

LOL

Jim V. said:
Oh No! I guess I am actually only carrying one lens! LOL

--
The Lowest Paid Concert Photographer Around
http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/artshow/final.htm
Photography -- just another word for compromise

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KennyG · Sep 5, 2003

peterm1 said:
Does anyone carry around three zooms of this size in one bag? I
was thinking of getting a Lowepro backpack and don't know how easy
or burdensome this would be.

I do, 24-70L, 70-200L 2.8 IS, 100-400L with 2 x 10D+Big Ed. Oh, and also a 550EX and TC's. It is worth at least 4 hours in the gymn for every 1 hour carried. All fits into a Tamrac Super Pro 14.

Not recommended unless you absolutely have to or masochism is on your hobby list.

--
Kenny

If you really want to know what I shoot with - look under my profile.

Brian Kennedy · Sep 5, 2003

peterm1 said:
Does anyone carry around three zooms of this size in one bag? I
was thinking of getting a Lowepro backpack and don't know how easy
or burdensome this would be.

http://www.briankennedy.net/equipment.html

The backpack on the right is a Mini-Trekker with an EOS-3 with PB-E2, 100-400, 17-35, and 28-70. It's a very manageable amount to carry (IMO).

--
Brian Kennedy
http://www.briankennedy.net/

Bryan Carnathan · Sep 5, 2003

to the Lowepro Street & Field 65 AW and 75 AW. One lens remains attached, the other two reside in lens cases SlipLocked to the main case. I can switch lens by detaching/attaching them to the main cases. If I need more lenses, the Lowepro Belt adds many more SlipLock slots.

Regards,

Bryan
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Stan Jirman · Sep 5, 2003

LowePro PhotoTrekker:

1Ds
16-35L
24-70L
70-200L
180 macro
24/1.4L
550 EX
MT-EX 24
1.4 + 2.0x TC
Two ETs
15mm fisheye
Extra batteries
PowerBook G4 15"

From that, I usually pick whatever I need at the minute and carry it either in my hand, or if it's more than just the body & lens, I carry it with the LowePro S&F harness & deluxe belt. Looks dorky but it sure as hell is nice!

Stan

Photo Travelogues: http://www.phototrek.org/
Equipment list is in the profile.

Greg66 · Sep 5, 2003

70-200 IS, 28-70 and 17-40. Plus a 24-85 for wifey (I should make her carry that!). Plus flash, 1.4x TC, 500d, Big Ed, leads, rechargers, and a camcorder. It made for an offensively heavy bag.

In fact, I just packed the bag to get through the airport. Once I get to my destination, I tend to take out just the stuff I think I'll need. If it's not enough, too bad for me.

Geff35 · Sep 5, 2003

peterm1 said:
I currently have the 28-80L and 80-200L zooms. I am deciding
between the 17-40L zoom and the 20mm 2.8 prime (by the way, here is
a comparison if anyone is interested:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0055CB ).

If carrying the 17-40L with my existing lenses is ridiculous, than
the 20mm prime becomes more attractive an option.

Does anyone carry around three zooms of this size in one bag? I
was thinking of getting a Lowepro backpack and don't know how easy
or burdensome this would be.

Thanks,

Peter

I have a LowePro Trim Trekker and can fit the following at the same time: Canon 70-200 IS, 100-400 IS , 17-40 and a 1.4 TC. Also a Canon 10D with the Grip plus an extra BP battery and 4 compact flash. The bag will also fit an image bank with external battery carrier and a Canon 440 EX flash.

I went to the zoo one day carrying all the above stuff for 6 hours! It was a bit heavy but I had no difficulty carrying the bag with the equiptment inside it.

Matthew Hull · Sep 5, 2003

Here is a picture of my LowePro Photo Trekker. And for me, it is prohibitively heavy. I use it to haul the equipment to the site, but once there it stays put (hopefully within sight

I cannot shoot with it strapped to my back. "What a drag it is, getting old." ;-)

I use three common Canon zoom lenses: 17-35mm & 28-70mm & 70-200mm, plus a 1.4X, a 85mm prime, a 420EX flash, and miscellaneous equipment. The 28-70mm stays on the camera, as it is my most frequently used lens.

-- Matthew

Greg66 said:
70-200 IS, 28-70 and 17-40. Plus a 24-85 for wifey (I should make
her carry that!). Plus flash, 1.4x TC, 500d, Big Ed, leads,
rechargers, and a camcorder. It made for an offensively heavy bag.

In fact, I just packed the bag to get through the airport. Once I
get to my destination, I tend to take out just the stuff I think
I'll need. If it's not enough, too bad for me.

wiscoahu · Sep 5, 2003

If so, do you like it? Do the features (special zipper) that keep it dry become an inconvenience?

peterm1 said:
I currently have the 28-80L and 80-200L zooms. I am deciding
between the 17-40L zoom and the 20mm 2.8 prime (by the way, here is
a comparison if anyone is interested:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0055CB ).

If carrying the 17-40L with my existing lenses is ridiculous, than
the 20mm prime becomes more attractive an option.

Does anyone carry around three zooms of this size in one bag? I
was thinking of getting a Lowepro backpack and don't know how easy
or burdensome this would be.

Thanks,

Peter

DavidP #28649 · Sep 5, 2003

I think there's a guy there who has one. It may be Ben Horne.

Rick McGarry said:
If so, do you like it? Do the features (special zipper) that keep
it dry become an inconvenience?

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http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/artshow/final.htm
Photography -- just another word for compromise

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