Lens cases - any recommendations?
Posted 16/06/2012 - 17:57
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Try Camera care systems cases.
Mostly available second hand as the company closed but they were very well made and had a lifetime guarantee. Web site is still on line, link, if you want to see the range.
Always a few on ebay, even one seller selling new(think he bought up the stock when the company closed). I have several and they keep out the rain and protect my kit. Even second hand they are much better than a lot of the other cases available.
Mostly available second hand as the company closed but they were very well made and had a lifetime guarantee. Web site is still on line, link, if you want to see the range.
Always a few on ebay, even one seller selling new(think he bought up the stock when the company closed). I have several and they keep out the rain and protect my kit. Even second hand they are much better than a lot of the other cases available.
Bob
Posted 16/06/2012 - 22:32
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Non-Pentax Lens cases can catch fire or even explode and completely destroy your lens!!!!
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 16/06/2012 - 22:52
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Blimey! Fire retardant lens cases, what will Pentax think of next!
Bob
Posted 16/06/2012 - 23:29
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I like the LowePro cases - you can attach them to your bag and there are a number of sizes.
Posted 18/06/2012 - 08:00
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Another vote for Lowepro, especially as they fit on the exterior of their cases
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 18/06/2012 - 10:11
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And if you don't know which size you need, drop SRS a line and tell them which lens(es) you want it for and they'll tell you which ones to go for.
Posted 18/06/2012 - 10:59
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Yes to Lowepro and you cannot go wrong.
Oso
Oso
Posted 18/06/2012 - 11:10
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OK, so Lowepro it is then. I'll get one to sample. They look slightly bulky but I guess that's the trade-off for decent protection...
I can see a lot of you wincing, but I've also ordered one of these to test out:
Soft Neoprene Camera Lens Pouch/Case/Bag E-50
I can see a lot of you wincing, but I've also ordered one of these to test out:
Soft Neoprene Camera Lens Pouch/Case/Bag E-50
~Pentax K-5, DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA 35mm f/2.4 AL, DA 55-300mm f4.0-5.8 ED, FA 50mm f/1.4, M 50mm f/1.8 - flickr
Posted 18/06/2012 - 20:13
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Another for Lowepro. I have one for my 170-500mm and fits to the side of my Mini trekker perfectly.
I have had it for a few years and so far not caught fire or exploded.......
I have had it for a few years and so far not caught fire or exploded.......
Some Cameras
Posted 19/06/2012 - 04:12
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I use a couple of of bum bags. most of my little lenses fit in them, adn the side pockets hold spare batteries and SD cards. I've cut two vertical slots in the cases for my 50-135 and 135-400 lenses and have threaded the bum nag belts through them. Sorted!!
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
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Are there any cases in a similar format for less than the cost of a week's groceries?
Ive got some very cheap neoprene pouches from China which are excellent but some lenses are a tight squeeze.
The pentax format is preferable but at £60 a pop, they seem ripe and deserving of a chinese rip-off.