didier Posted October 7, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 7, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dear all, I am interested to know how you protect your 90-280 : I used to have a nikon 80-400 which was sold with a lens bag and I had a LensCoat on. None of this is part of the 90-280 box, and a LensCoat is unavailable. Thanks for sharing your experience Didier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LocalHero1953 Posted October 7, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 7, 2018 When in use but not on the camera it lives in the bottom of a Fogg b-major bag over my shoulder, The SL and 24-90 sits on top of it for transportation. For storage, it lies loose, horizontally, in a large sealed plastic storage container on a cupboard shelf, along with my other lenses. None of them live in bags, either for storage or while out being used. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwcltd Posted October 7, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 7, 2018 Mine fits upright in a Billingham Hadley Large Pro, with the SL (with 24-90) in the next divider. That or in a Lowepro Whistler. When not in a bag or on the camera it rests in Lowepro lens case (which can also be secured to the outside of the Whistler if things are tight). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbarber Posted October 8, 2018 Share #4 Posted October 8, 2018 I purchased a black LensCoat LensPouch XLarge Wide when I wish to carry my 90-280 in a regular backpack. Works well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpittal Posted October 9, 2018 Share #5 Posted October 9, 2018 I have mine (along with other SL lenses and the SL) in a well-protected backpack. I always keep it with me in the overhead on planes and am very careful with it. Long story shorter, about a week after returning from my last China trip with it, I pulled it out of the pack and found that the protective UV filter was shattered!! I carefully cleaned out the debris and replaced it with another (I use Hoya HD3 hardened filters now). Can't recall any reason for the breakage. The lens cap was fine and it was in the stock thin bag that has a bit of end protection, but something must have pressed against the end of the lens. I now try not to cram it in a pack now have it against a stiff pack divider, but also don't want it banging around in the pack either; years ago I broke the UV filter on a cheap/very light Nikon 1 lens during an Australia trip, so not necessarily the weight of the 90-280. Glad it wasn't the front element! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted October 12, 2018 Share #6 Posted October 12, 2018 I’ve seen several lenses damaged by “protective” filters, usually when the filter smashes from a drop or bump that wouldn’t hurt the lens otherwise, sometimes damaging the filter thread and the front element. I am yet to see a lens used with a hood and no filter scratched on the front element. Different strokes and all that, but I reserve use of UV filters for special occasions (eg windy day in a sandy environment) and have never had damage to a front element. I want a good reason before I stick a $150 bit of glass at the front of my Leica lens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpittal Posted October 12, 2018 Share #7 Posted October 12, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) My issue with the broken filter was not during use, but in storage and transport, per the OP question. I have no idea how it happened as I had control of the camera backpack at all times while traveling. I guess my comment was to suggest that extra care be taken when carrying the lens to make sure something flat and solid is against the business end of the lens when carrying it around (and not facing the outside of the pack). Certainly don't want to discuss the merits of using a filter or not during use, as that is another issue entirely. Sydney is one of my favorite cities in the world; lucky you to live there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercan Posted December 20, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 20, 2019 A late answer but I am new to SL lenses. I have bought Lowepro lens case, which is not bad and It doesn't look cheap with Luigi strap.😊 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! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/290281-how-do-you-protect-your-90-280/?do=findComment&comment=3876592'>More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted December 20, 2019 Share #9 Posted December 20, 2019 Same as Mercan ...... there are plenty similar on eBay and Amazon. I put Peak Design strap lugs on mine. The case serves as protection for travel and on the odd occasions I need it I also use it with a strap and carry it separately ...... the lens is too big and awkward for most backpacks and bags without messing around with dividers etc. Since I bought the Lumix 70-200 and 2x converter the 90-280 has been sidelined ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted December 20, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 20, 2019 And in case you want the SL2 attached to the 90-280, Think Tank Digital Holster 30 V2 provides perfect (but tight) fit... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted December 20, 2019 Share #11 Posted December 20, 2019 2 hours ago, helged said: And in case you want the SL2 attached to the 90-280, Think Tank Digital Holster 30 V2 provides perfect (but tight) fit... Could you post a pic of the SL2/ 90-280 on the Holster 30 V2?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted December 20, 2019 Share #12 Posted December 20, 2019 4 hours ago, mercan said: A late answer but I am new to SL lenses. I have bought Lowepro lens case, which is not bad and It doesn't look cheap with Luigi strap.😊 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! Which Lowepro model is that?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercan Posted December 20, 2019 Share #13 Posted December 20, 2019 50 minutes ago, Donzo98 said: Which Lowepro model is that?? This one, 11x26 cm. 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/290281-how-do-you-protect-your-90-280/?do=findComment&comment=3876765'>More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted December 20, 2019 Share #14 Posted December 20, 2019 41 minutes ago, mercan said: This one, 11x26 cm. 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! Thanks!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 21, 2019 Share #15 Posted December 21, 2019 9 hours ago, mercan said: A late answer but I am new to SL lenses. I have bought Lowepro lens case, which is not bad and It doesn't look cheap with Luigi strap.😊 I guess there must be more room to play at top than a buyer's review I read. He wrote that, despite specs that indicate 10.2 inch vertical interior space, the actual measurement is 9.6 inches, with little if any leeway. My 90-280, with a filter and end caps measures roughly 10.5 inches. But apparently you have no problems fitting it? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted December 21, 2019 Share #16 Posted December 21, 2019 8 hours ago, mercan said: This one, 11x26 cm. 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! I use the same case for my 90-280mm it's survived several safaris and bumpy rides in Land Rovers unscathed 👌 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted December 21, 2019 Share #17 Posted December 21, 2019 12 hours ago, Donzo98 said: Could you post a pic of the SL2/ 90-280 on the Holster 30 V2?? See Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercan Posted December 21, 2019 Share #18 Posted December 21, 2019 7 hours ago, Jeff S said: I guess there must be more room to play at top than a buyer's review I read. He wrote that, despite specs that indicate 10.2 inch vertical interior space, the actual measurement is 9.6 inches, with little if any leeway. My 90-280, with a filter and end caps measures roughly 10.5 inches. But apparently you have no problems fitting it? Jeff No problem at all, only you have to remove the tripod foot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 21, 2019 Share #19 Posted December 21, 2019 On 10/12/2018 at 9:39 PM, Alistairm said: I’ve seen several lenses damaged by “protective” filters, usually when the filter smashes from a drop or bump that wouldn’t hurt the lens otherwise, sometimes damaging the filter thread and the front element. I am yet to see a lens used with a hood and no filter scratched on the front element. Different strokes and all that, but I reserve use of UV filters for special occasions (eg windy day in a sandy environment) and have never had damage to a front element. I want a good reason before I stick a $150 bit of glass at the front of my Leica lens. That happened to me as well, on a 280/4.0 Apo - R. Even back then, the rnew front element was not cheap. However, if one uses a Protective filter which does not fracture as easily, I think that statistics will favour the protection over the naked lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 21, 2019 Share #20 Posted December 21, 2019 4 hours ago, mercan said: No problem at all, only you have to remove the tripod foot. Still ok with hood reverse mounted? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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