Pentax 150-450 transport question

brewmaster15 · 10-04-2019, 03:47 AM

Hello all,
I was curious to see what owners of the Pentax 150-450 mm lens carry their Lens in. I tend to keep my Camera attached to my bigger lens semi-permanently so I am interested in transport/protection options for the 150-450 lens attached to a k3 with Grip.

Thanks,
Al

**aslyfox** · 10-04-2019, 03:53 AM

he is a link to user reviews of various back packs, bags and cases

Bags and Cases - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

presonally, I use several different sizes of Lowepro back packs or different brands of messenger style shoulder bags, depending on what I am carrying

Sandy Hancock · 10-04-2019, 04:21 AM - **3 Likes**

Mine travelled to Antarctica and back at the bottom of my Peak Design Everyday Backpack, or attached to my KP.

wstruth · 10-04-2019, 05:06 AM

I bought the Lowepro Flipside 300 specifically for this lens.

bdery · 10-04-2019, 05:23 AM

How do you plan on carrying? The lens comes with a case, so there's that. Many great backpacks are available, I could recommend a few. As for messenger bags, Think Tank's Retrospective line has a deep (tall) model which could accommodate the lens mounted on camera. Again there are several options available, being more specific will help giving better advice.

**aslyfox** · 10-04-2019, 05:37 AM

on the issue of carrying it on your person:

Camera Straps - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

I recomend a combinaiton of an OP/TECH USA Utility Strap - Sling plus Joby Ultrafit Hand Strap and Ultra Plate and Joby Camera Tether

**blackcloudbrew** · 10-04-2019, 06:40 AM

Personally, I've always traveled with mine in it's own case (the one that comes with it). My other lenses and bodies go in ThinkTank bags. I traveled this way to Tanzania two years ago with it.

wings · 10-04-2019, 07:15 AM

I like this one because of the built in camera support. It is well designed.
amazon.com : Lens Trekker 600 AW III Telephoto Lens Backpack from Lowepro - Large Capacity Backpacking Bag for Long Lenses and Cameras : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

garywakeling · 10-04-2019, 06:02 PM

I use the case it comes in, easy to carry and cheap

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-04-2019, 08:23 PM

I don't have the lens and I don't have the case. But I have seen the ThinkTank Digital Holsters that are made to carry mounted telephotos and they look pretty nice. My largest lens it the DA* 300 and I have thought the holster would be nice for hiking.

KiloHotelphoto · 10-04-2019, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by wings

I like this one because of the built in camera support. It is well designed.
amazon.com : Lens Trekker 600 AW III Telephoto Lens Backpack from Lowepro - Large Capacity Backpacking Bag for Long Lenses and Cameras : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

This is way to big of a bag for a 150-450, I used it with the Da560 then with my Canon 600 F4. The da560 was to skinny for it, it moved around in the bag and I had to add extra padding the 600 F4 fit well in it.

A 150-450 would require so much added padding to keep it from bouncing all around you would probably be carrying more padding than camera and lens.

brewmaster15 · 10-05-2019, 01:44 AM

Thanks for all replies everyone. Im currently using a lowepro Photo trekker Aw which works well enough. The camera and lens attached fits snugly with the bags padding being so adjustable. The problem is the bag is really big and has so many compartments I tend to fill them with too much gear. Its also an older bag that has an ok harness system but not the best when on long walks.

Most of how I use the camera and lens is for short hikes of several hours. I take alot of wildlife shots and nature pics. I usually have 2 cameras with me and a "few" other lens. The primary goal is Birds.

I will have to have a look at the suggestions. I did consider the lens trekker 600 as I am a lowepro fan and have alot of their bags but I thought it would be too big also...

Thanks,
Al

**aslyfox** · 10-05-2019, 03:06 AM

my back packs -

best designed as a back pack and hauls a ton of gear

Ruggard Thunderhead 75 DSLR & Laptop Backpack

IMGP0780a1a.jpg - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

one that might work for you

Lowepro Flipside 400

Lowepro Flipside 400 reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

my smallest - I don't think it is suitable for your needs

Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW

Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

brewmaster15 · 10-06-2019, 04:12 AM

The flipside 400 looks like it might be what I need... Just big enough to do the job and have a few extra lens compartments. I will have to take a closer look at it.

Thanks Everyone!
Al

**Ex Finn.** · 10-08-2019, 07:27 PM

If I had to TRANSPORT the 150-450.
A Pelican case of suitable size with pick-foam or one with adjustable Velcro dividers.
I like the Pelican1650 but it gets heavy when loaded up.
Pelican 1650 Case with Foam (Olive Drab Green) 1650-020-130 B&H

10-04-2019, 03:47 AM	#1
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Pentax 150-450 transport question Hello all, I was curious to see what owners of the Pentax 150-450 mm lens carry their Lens in. I tend to keep my Camera attached to my bigger lens semi-permanently so I am interested in transport/protection options for the 150-450 lens attached to a k3 with Grip. Thanks, Al

10-04-2019, 05:37 AM	#6
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	on the issue of carrying it on your person: Camera Straps - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database I recomend a combinaiton of an OP/TECH USA Utility Strap - Sling plus Joby Ultrafit Hand Strap and Ultra Plate and Joby Camera Tether Last edited by aslyfox; 10-04-2019 at 05:45 AM.

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10-04-2019, 03:53 AM	#2
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	he is a link to user reviews of various back packs, bags and cases Bags and Cases - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database presonally, I use several different sizes of Lowepro back packs or different brands of messenger style shoulder bags, depending on what I am carrying

10-04-2019, 04:21 AM - 3 Likes	#3
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Mine travelled to Antarctica and back at the bottom of my Peak Design Everyday Backpack, or attached to my KP.

10-04-2019, 05:06 AM	#4
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	I bought the Lowepro Flipside 300 specifically for this lens.

10-04-2019, 05:23 AM	#5
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	How do you plan on carrying? The lens comes with a case, so there's that. Many great backpacks are available, I could recommend a few. As for messenger bags, Think Tank's Retrospective line has a deep (tall) model which could accommodate the lens mounted on camera. Again there are several options available, being more specific will help giving better advice.

10-04-2019, 06:40 AM	#7
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Personally, I've always traveled with mine in it's own case (the one that comes with it). My other lenses and bodies go in ThinkTank bags. I traveled this way to Tanzania two years ago with it.

10-04-2019, 07:15 AM	#8
wings Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 209	I like this one because of the built in camera support. It is well designed. amazon.com : Lens Trekker 600 AW III Telephoto Lens Backpack from Lowepro - Large Capacity Backpacking Bag for Long Lenses and Cameras : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

10-04-2019, 06:02 PM	#9
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	I use the case it comes in, easy to carry and cheap

10-04-2019, 08:23 PM	#10
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	I don't have the lens and I don't have the case. But I have seen the ThinkTank Digital Holsters that are made to carry mounted telephotos and they look pretty nice. My largest lens it the DA* 300 and I have thought the holster would be nice for hiking.

10-04-2019, 09:16 PM	#11
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	Originally posted by wings I like this one because of the built in camera support. It is well designed. amazon.com : Lens Trekker 600 AW III Telephoto Lens Backpack from Lowepro - Large Capacity Backpacking Bag for Long Lenses and Cameras : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20& This is way to big of a bag for a 150-450, I used it with the Da560 then with my Canon 600 F4. The da560 was to skinny for it, it moved around in the bag and I had to add extra padding the 600 F4 fit well in it. A 150-450 would require so much added padding to keep it from bouncing all around you would probably be carrying more padding than camera and lens.

10-05-2019, 01:44 AM	#12
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860 Original Poster	Thanks for all replies everyone. Im currently using a lowepro Photo trekker Aw which works well enough. The camera and lens attached fits snugly with the bags padding being so adjustable. The problem is the bag is really big and has so many compartments I tend to fill them with too much gear. Its also an older bag that has an ok harness system but not the best when on long walks. Most of how I use the camera and lens is for short hikes of several hours. I take alot of wildlife shots and nature pics. I usually have 2 cameras with me and a "few" other lens. The primary goal is Birds. I will have to have a look at the suggestions. I did consider the lens trekker 600 as I am a lowepro fan and have alot of their bags but I thought it would be too big also... Thanks, Al

10-05-2019, 03:06 AM	#13
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	my back packs - best designed as a back pack and hauls a ton of gear Ruggard Thunderhead 75 DSLR & Laptop Backpack IMGP0780a1a.jpg - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database one that might work for you Lowepro Flipside 400 Lowepro Flipside 400 reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database my smallest - I don't think it is suitable for your needs Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

10-06-2019, 04:12 AM	#14
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860 Original Poster	The flipside 400 looks like it might be what I need... Just big enough to do the job and have a few extra lens compartments. I will have to take a closer look at it. Thanks Everyone! Al

10-08-2019, 07:27 PM	#15
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	If I had to TRANSPORT the 150-450. A Pelican case of suitable size with pick-foam or one with adjustable Velcro dividers. I like the Pelican1650 but it gets heavy when loaded up. Pelican 1650 Case with Foam (Olive Drab Green) 1650-020-130 B&H