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by Rob Palmer on Thu Dec 18, 2003 12:55 pm

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Anyone have any recommendation for a soft lens case for the Canon 500. I carry the 300 F4 as my lens on my camera and would like to lug the 500 along sometimes.

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by Greg Downing on Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:13 pm

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Aside from a backpack, I use the Domke long lens bag for my 600. While it fits with the zipper closed when the hood is reversed on the lens, I often just shove the lens in there and leave the balk sticking out when going from place-to-place in the car. It has a good shoulder strap and a handle on top. It also has removable rigid plastic inserts, making it hard-sided, but I took them out for pack-ability.

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by Rocky Sharwell on Thu Dec 18, 2003 4:40 pm

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I use the Kinesis long lens case L525 which I believe has been updated to the L526. It has quite a bit of padding in it and a great shoulder strap. The padding can be removed and is a bit bulky but I travel with it. Although, it is not advertised as waterproof the bag saved me during an absolute summer monsoon two years ago when I was at the tip of Honeymoon Island.

One thing I really like about the bag is that it is shaoed like an upside down U--I keep it in the back of my SUV and it does not roll around on the flatside.

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by Dan Barthel on Thu Dec 18, 2003 5:47 pm

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The Lowepro lens trecker is a great way to go. It holds my 500+1.4x extender + 10D with battery pack like it was made for it. $129 @ B&H

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by Bob Ettinger on Thu Dec 18, 2003 6:17 pm

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Kensis like Rocky uses but it is $$$$

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by AForns on Fri Dec 19, 2003 3:21 pm

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I carry my 500 in a LowePro Roadrunner. It also has room for two bodies, 100-400, another lens and lots of other stuff. It has a retractable handle and wheels. Is the largest legal carry-on bag. BTW you can also fit a 600! (Both lenses without shade that you need to bag separate)

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by Chas on Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:34 pm

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Rob, do you mean carry around on your back or in the car? The Lowepro with belt and shoulder harness has far less flop when wearing than the Kinesis on your back.

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