Will a K5(II) + 18-135mm WR fit in the LowerPro 102AW?

yomer · 11-01-2012, 08:37 AM

I was wondering if a K5II with the 18-135mm WR lens would fit in the Lowerpro 102AW, which has an inner width of 6.3in(16cm). Can anyone with the K5 or K5II + 18-135 be kind enough to measure the total length of the camera with the lens on, with and without hood. I need to know if I need to buy the 202 instead of the 102. Thanks.

obscura · 11-01-2012, 09:12 AM - **1 Like**

well i dont have the 18-135, but i have the 50-200wr which is a little bit longer
k-5+50-200 ~15cm (zoomed out)
so i think it'll be ok if you have the hood backwards...
if the hood is in place(extended), it wont fit.

pete-tarmigan · 11-01-2012, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by yomer

I was wondering if a K5II with the 18-135mm WR lens would fit in the Lowerpro 102AW, which has an inner width of 6.3in(16cm). Can anyone with the K5 or K5II + 18-135 be kind enough to measure the total length of the camera with the lens on, with and without hood. I need to know if I need to buy the 202 instead of the 102. Thanks.

That combo fits, as long as the hood is reversed (at least in the 100AW I have). It fits even with the battery grip installed on the body. I think that the 102AW is the same size as the 100AW in the main compartment (they increased the size of only the top compartment in the 102AW).

yomer · 11-01-2012, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by obscura

well i dont have the 18-135, but i have the 50-200wr which is a little bit longer
k-5+50-200 ~15cm

Thanks a lot. Nice to know. I wouldn't mind having the hood reversed if needed.

yomer · 11-01-2012, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

That combo fits, as long as the hood is reversed (at least in the 100AW I have). It fits even with the battery grip installed on the body. I think that the 102AW is the same size as the 100AW in the main compartment (they increased the size of only the top compartment in the 102AW).

Actually, according to Lowerpro's official site, the 100AW is at least 1in(2.5cm) wider than the newer 102AW.

I could order the 202AW, but i'm worried that my things are going to be bouncing around inside. At first I will have the K5II + 18-135 kit + M F1.7 + DA 55-300mm. I don't intend to buy anything else for at least a year or two. Well, except maybe the O-GPS and grip.

abmj · 11-01-2012, 02:30 PM - **1 Like**

Consider having room for an external flash unit. You may not think so now but that is a logical equipment addition. My Lowepro 170 AW holds the K-5 with 18-135 or 17-70 plus one other small lens and my Metz flash or the 55-300 as well as odds and ends like filters, lens pen, batteries, etc. I also have a 190 AW that holds everything but rarely use it.

yomer · 11-01-2012, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by abmj

Consider having room for an external flash unit. You may not think so now but that is a logical equipment addition. My Lowepro 170 AW holds the K-5 with 18-135 or 17-70 plus one other small lens and my Metz flash or the 55-300 as well as odds and ends like filters, lens pen, batteries, etc. I also have a 190 AW that holds everything but rarely use it.

I just changed my order from the 102AW to the 202AW. That should give enough room for any extra accessories I might need.

Thank You all for the responses.

**felixkh** · 11-01-2012, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by yomer

I was wondering if a K5II with the 18-135mm WR lens would fit in the Lowerpro 102AW, which has an inner width of 6.3in(16cm). Can anyone with the K5 or K5II + 18-135 be kind enough to measure the total length of the camera with the lens on, with and without hood. I need to know if I need to buy the 202 instead of the 102. Thanks.

Why not go to a store and bring the camera along to physically try it out?

reivax · 11-01-2012, 10:09 PM

Does anyone know when the K-5II + DA 18-135 kit will finally be available?

11-01-2012, 08:37 AM	#1
yomer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 37	Will a K5(II) + 18-135mm WR fit in the LowerPro 102AW? I was wondering if a K5II with the 18-135mm WR lens would fit in the Lowerpro 102AW, which has an inner width of 6.3in(16cm). Can anyone with the K5 or K5II + 18-135 be kind enough to measure the total length of the camera with the lens on, with and without hood. I need to know if I need to buy the 202 instead of the 102. Thanks.

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11-01-2012, 09:12 AM - 1 Like	#2
obscura Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 127	well i dont have the 18-135, but i have the 50-200wr which is a little bit longer k-5+50-200 ~15cm (zoomed out) so i think it'll be ok if you have the hood backwards... if the hood is in place(extended), it wont fit.

11-01-2012, 09:14 AM	#3
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by yomer I was wondering if a K5II with the 18-135mm WR lens would fit in the Lowerpro 102AW, which has an inner width of 6.3in(16cm). Can anyone with the K5 or K5II + 18-135 be kind enough to measure the total length of the camera with the lens on, with and without hood. I need to know if I need to buy the 202 instead of the 102. Thanks. That combo fits, as long as the hood is reversed (at least in the 100AW I have). It fits even with the battery grip installed on the body. I think that the 102AW is the same size as the 100AW in the main compartment (they increased the size of only the top compartment in the 102AW).

11-01-2012, 09:16 AM	#4
yomer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 37 Original Poster	Originally posted by obscura well i dont have the 18-135, but i have the 50-200wr which is a little bit longer k-5+50-200 ~15cm Thanks a lot. Nice to know. I wouldn't mind having the hood reversed if needed.

11-01-2012, 09:24 AM	#5
yomer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 37 Original Poster	Originally posted by pete-tarmigan That combo fits, as long as the hood is reversed (at least in the 100AW I have). It fits even with the battery grip installed on the body. I think that the 102AW is the same size as the 100AW in the main compartment (they increased the size of only the top compartment in the 102AW). Actually, according to Lowerpro's official site, the 100AW is at least 1in(2.5cm) wider than the newer 102AW. I could order the 202AW, but i'm worried that my things are going to be bouncing around inside. At first I will have the K5II + 18-135 kit + M F1.7 + DA 55-300mm. I don't intend to buy anything else for at least a year or two. Well, except maybe the O-GPS and grip.

11-01-2012, 02:30 PM - 1 Like	#6
abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	Consider having room for an external flash unit. You may not think so now but that is a logical equipment addition. My Lowepro 170 AW holds the K-5 with 18-135 or 17-70 plus one other small lens and my Metz flash or the 55-300 as well as odds and ends like filters, lens pen, batteries, etc. I also have a 190 AW that holds everything but rarely use it.

11-01-2012, 02:38 PM	#7
yomer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 37 Original Poster	Originally posted by abmj Consider having room for an external flash unit. You may not think so now but that is a logical equipment addition. My Lowepro 170 AW holds the K-5 with 18-135 or 17-70 plus one other small lens and my Metz flash or the 55-300 as well as odds and ends like filters, lens pen, batteries, etc. I also have a 190 AW that holds everything but rarely use it. I just changed my order from the 102AW to the 202AW. That should give enough room for any extra accessories I might need. Thank You all for the responses.

11-01-2012, 09:33 PM	#8
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by yomer I was wondering if a K5II with the 18-135mm WR lens would fit in the Lowerpro 102AW, which has an inner width of 6.3in(16cm). Can anyone with the K5 or K5II + 18-135 be kind enough to measure the total length of the camera with the lens on, with and without hood. I need to know if I need to buy the 202 instead of the 102. Thanks. Why not go to a store and bring the camera along to physically try it out?

11-01-2012, 10:09 PM	#9
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826	Does anyone know when the K-5II + DA 18-135 kit will finally be available?