Tonyo1 Posted December 29, 2011 Share #1 Posted December 29, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a M9-P, not that it matters, and the following three Leica lenses: 28/2.8, 50/2.0 and 90/2.8. I would like recommendations for lens bags that protect the lenses in my camera bag, a Billingham Hadley but allow easy access to the lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. Thompson Posted December 30, 2011 Share #2 Posted December 30, 2011 OP/TECH Mini Snoot Boot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyJ Posted December 30, 2011 Share #3 Posted December 30, 2011 I have a M9-P, not that it matters, and the following three Leica lenses: 28/2.8, 50/2.0 and 90/2.8. I would like recommendations for lens bags that protect the lenses in my camera bag, a Billingham Hadley but allow easy access to the lenses. I got more or less the same combination and I find the Lowepro Passport Sling to be more practical. Lowepro - Passport Sling It is also relatively cheap and can be collapsed and pack into luggage when traveling. There is also enough room in there for the SF58 as well as your travel documents, cellular phone, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted December 30, 2011 Share #4 Posted December 30, 2011 I have a M9-P, not that it matters, and the following three Leica lenses: 28/2.8, 50/2.0 and 90/2.8. I would like recommendations for lens bags that protect the lenses in my camera bag, a Billingham Hadley but allow easy access to the lenses. In my Billingham bags I dont bother with additional protection. i just stack them rear cap to rear cap. im actually thinking of getting a couple of spare caps and gluing them together, so they can't move about. Hmmmmm. Maybe velcro them together? if you really want extra protection I think the best by far will be the Domke lens wraps. I've used these for years for various delicate items and they're brilliant. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 30, 2011 Share #5 Posted December 30, 2011 A bag within a bag and you want easy access? No thanks for me...camera bag is for travel only and coat pocket suffices for lens or, if warm weather, a small belt pouch. More often I prefer to work with 2 bodies and no bag or lens changes. Besides, your lenses are tough and you already have a bag with inserts...they'll be just fine without another one. My gear still looks great without all the babying, and with plenty of regular use. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsweeper Posted December 30, 2011 Share #6 Posted December 30, 2011 +1 on the Domke wraps, if anything. Too much fussing with zippers or drawstrings, and I drop something. (I stuff a very similar kit into a tiny Fogg Soprano bag, so nothing rattles around. My lenses generally run around naked.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted December 30, 2011 Share #7 Posted December 30, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have looked on line and found nothing that is the rights size If you have a friend or relative with a sewing machine you could do what I will be doing (Well Jane my talented Girl friend) She is taking thin Suede and stitching two pieces together with padding in between (diagonal cross stitching to make the base material ) Then using this to make a tube with base and a soft cap that will be attached with a velcro tab. They will be similar in stable to the leather pouches, but smaller, flexible and not rigid and easy to get in and out of. I've ordered the material so fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted December 30, 2011 Share #8 Posted December 30, 2011 I use LowePro Terracline system bags. They are available in a few different sizes, as small, to just take a collapsed 5cm Summicron-M to as big, as a small shoulder bag, fitting a Leica M and two lenses + bits. I have 4 or five of the smallest size and a few more of the next bigger size. I generally only use them, when traveling for bump protection and dust protection. They nicely double as belt pouches, when shooting an event or fold totally flat, when not used. They can be closed tight or loose and can even be connected to each other, making up sort of a textile stack for sorting stuff away from home. The best is, that they have small eyelets, letting you even attach a camera's shoulder strap (Leica M strap for example), to wear them cross body under your clothes, to keep batteries warm or a single lens with you, when going without a bag, also nice for carrying mobile, wallet, keys, etc under your jacket, away from sticky fingers. I don't like designated lens pouches, but I love these multi-multi-purpose LowePro Terracline pouches. EDIT: Just read the easy access bit in your post - one great feature of the Terracline pouches is, that you can open them, fold the top back and hook the lock under the pouch. You then can place the pouch in a camera bag, making for nice compartments, to shuffle several lenses in. I often do this, when traveling - take a normal bag without camera insert, pack all lenses up in Terraclines, and when on location, open each Terracline, wrapping them open as small divider compartments in the bag for quickest possible access. This way, Terracline lens pouches are lens pouches without the inconvenience of lens pouches ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted December 30, 2011 Share #9 Posted December 30, 2011 On ebay there is someone (in china as usual) selling soft sheepskin drawstring lens bags made to fit various leica lenses.... they look fine to me...... To be honest if you have a camera bag that allows lenses and other bits to rattle about and doesn't allow easy access to what you want then it is not really fit for purpose... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoshawnuff Posted December 30, 2011 Share #10 Posted December 30, 2011 I know this doesn't have to do with your billingham, but when I go hiking I put my lenses in different color Domke wraps and throw them all into a backpack. The Domke Wraps are simple (come in 5 different colors I think) and one side can be left open (un-velcro) for easy access. Also Lowepro makes somewhat rigid zippered lens cases in several sizes for a different approach... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaker Posted December 30, 2011 Share #11 Posted December 30, 2011 Not exactly what you had in mind but this works for two small lenses coupled back to back. It fits on your belt and the camera goes around your neck. http://www.barton1972.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_8&products_id=49 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsweeper Posted January 7, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 7, 2012 +1 on the Domke wraps, if anything. Too much fussing with zippers or drawstrings, and I drop something. (I stuff a very similar kit into a tiny Fogg Soprano bag, so nothing rattles around. My lenses generally run around naked.) Excuse me, that should say "Lyre", not "Soprano". (My memory was bathed with weak hypo...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted January 7, 2012 Share #13 Posted January 7, 2012 I use Billingham simplies. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickster Posted January 7, 2012 Share #14 Posted January 7, 2012 I use an old sock...it costs nothing, does the job perfectly, and I like the irony of keeping such expensive lenses protected in something that I used to wear on my feet (I wash the sock first if its for a Mam7 lens - if its for one of the Nikkors I don't bother) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humood Posted January 7, 2012 Share #15 Posted January 7, 2012 Have a look at these... Monochrom® - Monochrom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted January 7, 2012 Share #16 Posted January 7, 2012 I have a half dozen lenses which I store in their black Leica lens pouches, in a camera bag when not in everyday use. If I'm going out, I have one lens on the camera, and one or two lenses in Monochrom wraps in either a Billingham M Combination bag, or my Mono_9 messenger bag, or in a pocket. The Monochrom wraps are camel skin, and lined, with Velcro corners. They stop the knocking and banging, and go easily into pockets. I find I'm inclined to use one lens predominantly, with one in a pocket. The wrap is perfect for that, and you can throw the lens into a backpack, or car glove box without worrying about damaging the paint etc. Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted January 8, 2012 Share #17 Posted January 8, 2012 I use Billingham simplies.Carl Do they make them any more? I went to the Billingham website, and could not find them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Verrips Posted January 8, 2012 Share #18 Posted January 8, 2012 I have a M9-P, not that it matters, and the following three Leica lenses: 28/2.8, 50/2.0 and 90/2.8. I would like recommendations for lens bags that protect the lenses in my camera bag, a Billingham Hadley but allow easy access to the lenses. I use the Hadley Small most of the times, divided in 3 compartments, 1 compartment with M9 & 50 Lux, 1 with 21 Elmarit & 35 Lux together in pouche, 1 with 90 Summicron. When the M9 is around my neck the 21 & 35 get seperated. No furhter protection needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted January 8, 2012 Share #19 Posted January 8, 2012 Like Jeff S, I don't carry a camera bag when out shooting and for travel. I slip my camera and lenses into a small carry-on back pack with my 11" MBA notebook. I do protect my lenses by putting them into the padded Eagle Creek Protech Cubes. Hear is the small Cube with 3 lenses about the size of the lenses you asked about. There is room for a finder and filter and battery or whatever on top. These cases are padded, divided, and slip into a pack nicely . Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Here is the small and large Cubes with the M9 on top for prospective. These cubes really protect the lenses and take up the minimum amount of space in your pack. I also like the fact that they don't look like camera cases and they are easy to remove when going through airport security when asked. When I deplane and get to the hotel, I take the lenses I want to shoot for the day and put them in lens bags and slip them into my pockets and carry the camera at my side with the strap or just use the strap wound around my wrist. I rarely carry a pack in a city and NEVER burden my freedom with a camera bag. Here is what I would commonly take out and about for the day. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Here is the small and large Cubes with the M9 on top for prospective. These cubes really protect the lenses and take up the minimum amount of space in your pack. I also like the fact that they don't look like camera cases and they are easy to remove when going through airport security when asked. When I deplane and get to the hotel, I take the lenses I want to shoot for the day and put them in lens bags and slip them into my pockets and carry the camera at my side with the strap or just use the strap wound around my wrist. I rarely carry a pack in a city and NEVER burden my freedom with a camera bag. Here is what I would commonly take out and about for the day. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/169512-lens-bags/?do=findComment&comment=1892293'>More sharing options...
Rick Posted January 8, 2012 Share #20 Posted January 8, 2012 Eagle Creek also makes a couple of useful travel cubes. The large Protech Cube holds my whole lens collection for storage at home and does get thrown in the car for trips when I don't mind taking them all. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! They also make a Pack-it Cube. I can fit all of the accessories I want to take with me when I travel and this little cube fits in my carry-on pack. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! They also make a Pack-it Cube. I can fit all of the accessories I want to take with me when I travel and this little cube fits in my carry-on pack. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/169512-lens-bags/?do=findComment&comment=1892295'>More sharing options...
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