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A compact bag for a D7000 with the 18-105 mm and 35 mm?

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Helllo there.

I know there must be threads/posts on the subject, but I couldn't find any with a quick search overview.

Anyway, I have just bought the D7000 together with the 18-105 mm kit lens, and now I'm planning to get the 35 mm/1.8 for indoor shooting. I will also need a bag for these items, and I am not planning to add more glass to my kit for the time being.

My simple requirements:
  • as compact as possible (a top-loader maybe?)
  • rain/weather resistant coating (for occasional hiking trips)
Could you please suggest some bag alternatives that would fit my gear snuggly?

Thanks in advance.
 
LOL.

I knew this topic was not going to set your corns popping, but still, this is bound to be a pretty popular kit at least among the Nikonian travellers.

So does anyone have anything to share?

Cheers.
 
lowpro flipside 200

just look at the different websites of camera bag makers, they have all their products on their sites, pictures and specs.
 
I got the LowePro Topload Zoom 1 for my D7000 which ive used on several ski mountaineering trips and other outdoorsy ventures. It fits the D7K with the 18-200 with sun hood or the 10-24mm with sun hood.. Would not reccomend it for any exposed outdoor environment as it soaks up water/moisture as a sponge.

Im getting the Ortlieb Aqua Zoom asap. Relatively pricey but completely watertight, compact, customizable interior and easy to access. I think i would be able to fit the camera with the 10-24 or 18-200 and an extra 35mm somewhere in the bottom. Also there is a nifty optional carry system to keep the camera on the front of your torso and out of your backpack... Ortliebs Aqua Zoom and Aqua Cam models are worth looking into.
 
Most compact? I can say that the Crumpler 4MDH holds a D7000 + 18-105 and 35/1.8 perfectly, along w/ extra memory, a battery and some lens wipes. Can't imagine anything smaller being able to do the same without becoming a pain to close or compromising on protection.
 
Lowpro Fastpack 100. It's a side loader though but my D7000 lives in it with the 18-200 or 18-105 and the the 35mm 1.8 right next to it but separated by one of the dividers that's included. Still plenty of room on top for other gear.
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Thanks so much for your suggestions, will look into them.

As to the main reason of my question, I have browsed through the websites of bag manufacturers, but it is still pretty hard to get grips with how the kit will actually fit, how the materials are and are there some practical aspects that cannot be drawn from the commercial images or description.

Well appreciated guys.

Anyone else want to chip in?
 
rudyr said:
Most compact? I can say that the Crumpler 4MDH holds a D7000 + 18-105 and 35/1.8 perfectly, along w/ extra memory, a battery and some lens wipes. Can't imagine anything smaller being able to do the same without becoming a pain to close or compromising on protection.
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Crumplers are nice. The padding is relatively thick; Lowepro and Kata squeeze some more interior space in similar external dimensions. Compromising a bit of course, but still both quite well made.

Beware of the growing bag syndrome ;)
 
Have you looked at a Domke F-3X?

Top loader, not super big. Pretty good for a D7K with attached lens and an extra piece of glass. A few extra pockets for knick-naks, and the best shoulder strap in the business.
 
I have Lowepro Passport Sling and love, it is compact and does not look like typical camera bag.. I have D7000, 50mm 1.8, Tamron 18-270mm pzd.. I can unzip side of the bag to increase 30% more space if required to put more lens or any personal items..
 
For a very compact bag, you should consider the Tamrac Rally 4 or even possibly the Rally 2. I owned a previous version for years (no idea what it was called, but it was Tamrac 5401).

I bought the Rally 4 and returned it so I could get the Rally 6 instead. The 6 is a messenger style bag with excellent padding. The Rally 2 is small, but it might fit your camera with those two lenses. The Rally 4 definitely will. It's not a perfect bag, but these Tamrac Rally bags are inexpensive compared to Timbuk2 and Crumpler, and they're very well padded in comparison to bags I've found at similar price points. Definitely check them out.

Go to Tamrac.com and click the Rally series for info.

Cheers!
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Another bag you can look at is the Kata H12.

This is a bombproof holster type bag that I use to take my D90 w/18-105 attached hiking. It has two smaller side pockets that can accommodate a small lens and or tele-converter.
This bag really protects the equipment.
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Thanks a lot for all the suggestions.

In the end, I went with a Lowepro toploading case which has all-weather cover if it starts to pour (Toploader Zoom 55 AW). I think it was a good fit and as a plus, it did not set me back too much. It was actually very cheap (36 euros), so let's see how it endures.

Anyway I was very pleased to see so many responses after a slow start :) I will certainly revert back to this sub-forum if anything else boggles me.

Cheers.
 
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