Case for Sony 16-35 f/4 Vario-Tessar?

I can't point you in the right direction of an exact fit , but the padded ones that I use for some of my lenses that are too long I just cut a separate piece of foam to go in the bottom of it to fill the space .

A shorter one would be nice , but an inch of foam solves the problem.

neilt3 said:

I can't point you in the right direction of an exact fit , but the padded ones that I use for some of my lenses that are too long I just cut a separate piece of foam to go in the bottom of it to fill the space .

A shorter one would be nice , but an inch of foam solves the problem.

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Thanks for the suggestion. Maybe I'm clumsier than most, but I kind of feel like I need every bit of stability I can get when a lens is vertical, and putting the heavy lens atop an inch or more of foam inside the case and thereby raising the center of gravity that much would scare me a bit from the tip-prone issue. I could put the foam over the lens, but then I'd have to deal with it every time I take the lens out or put it back in.

At this point I think I need to measure / fit test the lens with the caps on and the hood in the reversed / stored position, and maybe see whether I can fit it in a compartment in my main camera bag, which typically houses an A9 with the 24-105 mounted. I've had the same bag forever and I like it. Back in the day it often contained an A-mount lens or even two in addition to the one mounted on the camera. Maybe I can make it work with the 16-35.

Is a zipper a requirement or a positive locking closure? Snap clips are secure as well. I understand not wanting Velcro.

UncleVanya said:

Is a zipper a requirement or a positive locking closure? Snap clips are secure as well. I understand not wanting Velcro.

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The zipper is more positive and secure than the alternatives some covers / cases use, and does more to e.g. keep out dust than drawstring-type closure. A nylon clip or similar might work. You have something in mind? Thanks!

NAwlins Contrarian said:

NAwlins Contrarian said:

Is a zipper a requirement or a positive locking closure? Snap clips are secure as well. I understand not wanting Velcro.

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The zipper is more positive and secure than the alternatives some covers / cases use, and does more to e.g. keep out dust than drawstring-type closure. A nylon clip or similar might work. You have something in mind? Thanks!

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I do but I need to dig in my stuff to find it or remember the brand.

I did run across this on Amazon. The small one claims to be3.1” x 3.9” but I’m not sure if that’s the inside dimension

https://a.co/d/9SyyX45

edit: this one is too narrow


this is also about the right length. https://a.co/d/hQwM8wX

NAwlins Contrarian said:

NAwlins Contrarian said:

I can't point you in the right direction of an exact fit , but the padded ones that I use for some of my lenses that are too long I just cut a separate piece of foam to go in the bottom of it to fill the space .

A shorter one would be nice , but an inch of foam solves the problem.

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Thanks for the suggestion. Maybe I'm clumsier than most, but I kind of feel like I need every bit of stability I can get when a lens is vertical, and putting the heavy lens atop an inch or more of foam inside the case and thereby raising the center of gravity that much would scare me a bit from the tip-prone issue. I could put the foam over the lens, but then I'd have to deal with it every time I take the lens out or put it back in.

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The long lenses I keep in individual padded cases such as the Sony 200-600 and others such as my 400mm and 500mm primes , when I don't want to carry them in their hard cases , I have in Lowpro or JJC cases , but you don't leave them stood on end generally.

The smaller lenses I have I tend to reuse Sigma padded cases which are all square , with zip up tops .

These are all very stable as they have quite a large base .

If you can find one of them a out the right size , it would still be ideal .

I have a selection I've picked up over the years , so if I'm out without my usual backpack that has everything in , then I'll just use one of a out the right size for whatever additional lens I'm taking out besides what on the camera .

Might be worth looking into .

NAwlins Contrarian said:

At this point I think I need to measure / fit test the lens with the caps on and the hood in the reversed / stored position, and maybe see whether I can fit it in a compartment in my main camera bag, which typically houses an A9 with the 24-105 mounted. I've had the same bag forever and I like it. Back in the day it often contained an A-mount lens or even two in addition to the one mounted on the camera. Maybe I can make it work with the 16-35.

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UncleVanya said:

UncleVanya said:

UncleVanya said:

Is a zipper a requirement or a positive locking closure? Snap clips are secure as well. I understand not wanting Velcro.

Click to expand...

The zipper is more positive and secure than the alternatives some covers / cases use, and does more to e.g. keep out dust than drawstring-type closure. A nylon clip or similar might work. You have something in mind? Thanks!

Click to expand...

I do but I need to dig in my stuff to find it or remember the brand.

I did run across this on Amazon. The small one claims to be3.1” x 3.9” but I’m not sure if that’s the inside dimension

https://a.co/d/9SyyX45

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Thanks, that's an interesting suggestion. However, the Amazon page clearly contradicts itself: the photo markings clearly show that the cases have those exterior dimensions, but the text under it says 'for lenses up to' those dimension i.e. they're interior dimensions. I guess for that price they didn't invest in good translation!