Compact Backpack for Pentax K1 II w/Grip & Pentax 150-450 Lens

miles green wrote:

Bobolink wrote:

Hi,

I'm strongly considering buying the Pentax 150-450 lens for birding in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY. I live within walking distance although I may often have to hike more than a mile to the good birding spots.

I am looking for a compact light weight backpack that could comfortably carry my K1 II (or K3) with battery grip and the 150-450 lens - all attached.

Any and all recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

-Bob

The K1 + 150-450 measures 32cm without hood and 40 cm with hood. I just measured them.

Lowepro makes some dedicated long lens backpacks.

You may also want to consider a holster-style bag for long lenses.

In a pinch, a messenger bag with no dividers will also do the trick.

But you live in NY, why not go over to B&H and you can try them all and pick the one that fits best! That's what I'd do if i still lived in NY. Now I'm on the other side of the Atlantic. Their website is good at indicating the interior dimensions. Don't forget to post what you chose, so i can get it too!

btw, i've been wondering if the Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II fits the K1 +150450 with hood attached, and if i can pull the combo out from the top-loading zipper. Or is the ProTactic 450 is a better fit....

Upon ispecting the specs, the Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW II is deeper and will fit the grip, the 350 won't.

I like the fact that it's top loading, it's very inconvenient to have to take the pack off and lie it down in order to take the camera ou and take a picture.

This might be practical as well, as the combo will ready to grab at all times:

Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 150