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A6XXX series camera with a hefty lens like the 18-105, Sigma 16 1.4, 16-70.... and an additional lens. So a 2 hefty lens kit bag.

In my case it is the A6500 + 18-105 + Sigma 16mm. The Sony LCSU21 looks alright. Anyone have this? The Lowepro Adventura 140 looks good too.

Anyone?
 
I use the lowepro pro tactic 450 AW. It fits:

- a6500 with sigma 16

- sigma 30

- rode videomicro

-4 batteries + charger

- moza aircross gimbal + accessories

- 3 ND filters

and I have the mefoto roadtrip travel latched on the side
 
I have both of the cases you mentioned. I use the Sony most often when I only carry two lenses. The Lowepro has a lot of dead space.
 
I like the Think Tank Photo bags. The Mirrorless Movers series is great; very well made and can fit a lot of gear in a small space.

I was amazed at how much I could fit in the Mirrorless Mover 20 or 25i.

Since, I bought my very first Think Thank Photo bag, I have not bought another brand since.

I love the Urban Approach 5; I can fit (very tightly thou) my:

- A6500 with 16-70 F4, 70-200 F4, 35mm F1.8, HVL-32M Flash and 24mm F1.8. Amazing!
 
Another fan of MirrorlessMovers here. My X30 lives in either a 5 or a 10 depending on whether I want the flash with me or not. My RX10 IV is in a 30 along with a flash and either a table-top tripod or a bottle of water. My a7RII & 24-105mm evict the RX10 as required. When I had it, my a6300 & 16-70mm f4 rode around in a 25.
 
I have the sony lcs bbk and a domke fx5b. The sony was cheap (USD 9?) and holds my a6500+b85 and a sigma 16.

The domke can hold the b85+a6500, sigma 16 and 30 1.4 with an additional battery and a power bank. I could also stuff a godox 350 flash in along with that lot but that was too tight for comfort.





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Lighter than you ever thought off: one lens on camera, another in the thigh pocket of my cargo pants. Spare battery in pocket, too. Go! Period.

I am assuming this is for going out, about to shoot. Of course there are more lenses in a bag inside my case, in the hotel, car, at home ...
 
I am using the Camsafe V5. It will hold my a6300, with the Sigma 16mm lens attached; as well as my Sigma 60mm lens with hood. There is plenty of room for an extra battery a mini4 iPad, extra SD cards and a Godex flash (in its nylon bag). If you don't have the Sigma 16, it will also hold the camera with the Sony/Zeiss 55mm, mounted; and the Sigma 19mm and 60mm lenses, along side (before I bought the Sigma 16, I carried it with those three lenses). It's virtually theft proof; and fits either as a sling, or around your waist.

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PeterY said:
A6XXX series camera with a hefty lens like the 18-105, Sigma 16 1.4, 16-70.... and an additional lens. So a 2 hefty lens kit bag.

In my case it is the A6500 + 18-105 + Sigma 16mm. The Sony LCSU21 looks alright. Anyone have this? The Lowepro Adventura 140 looks good too.

Anyone?
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I use a re-purposed Wenger 15" padded laptop bag I bought for less than $10 at a thrift shop. I can fit my A6300 with FE 70-300 or PZ 18-105 G, along with my A6500 with any of several primes such as my Sigma 16/1.4, 30/1.4, or 18-35/1.8 Art/MC11 plus a couple of the other lenses named in pouches in the main compartment and a bunch of flat accessories (batteries, filters, closeup lenses, small bendy pod, flash diffusers, pancake prime, remote, snacks, notebook, water flask, etc. in the outer compartments.

I don't always need all of that, but it all fits if I need it. What I actually carry depends on what I anticipate using.

If I want really small I take only my A6500/20f2.8 pancake kit in my jacket or cargo pocket.
 
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I use a general purpose messenger bag with a padded insert for my standard combination (a6k, 18-105, and 10-18). It's roomy enough that I can pack in a travel tripod on the bottom. The bag naturally compresses to a smaller footprint if it's not packed full, unlike most camera bags that maintain their shape & size.
 
I'm using the manfrotto advanced travel backpack with the befree tripod, 18-105, rokinon 12, and sigma 30. Seems to be working pretty well.
 
My wife uses a Lowepro Nova 160 AW II. She usually has the A6000 with 18-200 mounted, along with the CZ 24. Might be able to get the 10-18 in there as well, so a larger lens instead of the CZ24 would work.

I have also used that bag to hold the A7RM3 with 28mm + Ultra wide converter attached, along with the 55/1.8 and Godox 350TTs flash unit. That's packing it in pretty tight.
 
I've tried a crapload of bags lately and I've found the Tenba Classic P211 to be just about perfect for me.
 
The ThinkTank Mirrorless Mover 20 fits the 18-105 like a glove (with the lens shade attached) and fits the 16-70 with room to spare.
 
Fully agree: With Think Tank gear you never make a mistake.

Owning several bags from them, I like Hubba Hubba Hiney very much, since it is more flexible when not filled up completely.
 
That's the ThinkTank Mirrorless Mover 20, with my a6000, The 18-135 for flexibility, the 35mm 1.8 for street and the 12mm Samyang for wide angle, and then the Benro monopod for low light conditions.

If I'm forced to go even lighter the a6000 w/35mm 1.8 always win as it can go into a large pocket or the tiny ThinkTank MM 5 and deal with most situations. :-)
 
Mine would be the Hazard 4 Forward Observer. I like how modular it is so if I need extra space I can always add it. I can fit my Nex-6, Phone and Anker charger. There's a zipper compartment under the top handle for filters, memory cards and stuff. High quality materials too.



Straps can also be on the sides but it's much easier opening it this way
Straps can also be on the sides but it's much easier opening it this way



Inside the Forward Observer
Inside the Forward Observer
 
I think my ThinkTank Spectral 8 bag is terrific — well-designed, very light on the shoulder and quite reasonably priced.
 
I use a smaller tactical bag. It fits in my backpack that serves as my carry on.

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