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So I had a weak moment and purchased the Pentax DA-560mm lens off of B&H. It was on sale for around $1500.00 off regular price, and I'm not made of stone. I have the Lowepro BP450 AWii back pack camera bag, and measured the lens to confirm it would fit.
Well silly me, the total length of the lens given on B&H's web site was with the front shroud retracted, not extended, so the lens was too big to fit in the bag.
Pentax supplies a carry bag, but its not a backpack, and only has a simple nylon strap. So not comfortable to carry for any great distance.
Lowepro sells the Lens Trekker 600AWiii, but its not long enough to stow with a camera attached to the lens.
Ruggar sells the Alpine 600, which is lighter and less expensive, but still won't allow the camera to be mounted on the lens in the bag.
Has anybody found any other bag carrying options for this camera/lens setup?
Thanks.