Belt pouch for CL+lens - Billingham Avea 5?

[LocalHero1953]

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I'm looking for the smallest belt-mounted pouch to hold a CL + (say) the 18-56TL or perhaps the 35TL. Does anyone have a Billingham Avea 5 and a CL: what's the largest lens you can use with it? I'm sure the 18TL would work, but anything bigger? The Avea 8 should be fine, but I'd rather have a smaller pouch. I have a Fogg Soprano, but it would be faff taking off the shoulder strap each time (I would still use it with the shoulder strap).

[ruskkyle]

Hi @LocalHero1953, I have the 72 Camera Bag and it just fits the CL with 35 TL. If it were a fraction longer, or even had a filter attached, I doubt it would go in.

edit: I only mention this as it has a belt loop and can easily do either job.

Edited May 16, 2021 by ruskkyle

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[LocalHero1953]

11 minutes ago, ruskkyle said:

Hi @LocalHero1953, I have the 72 Camera Bag and it just fits the CL with 35 TL. If it were a fraction longer, or even had a filter attached, I doubt it would go in.

edit: I only mention this as it has a belt loop and can easily do either job.

Thanks - the 72 is also on my radar. I could do without the outside pocket if I was trying to be really minimalist, but that's good to know.
From a comparison of internal sizes, it looks like the Avea 5 would not take that particular combination.

Edited May 16, 2021 by LocalHero1953

[Rosebud55]

When I want to travel light with my CL I use one of the Leica neoprene cases. No extra strap needed.

 

rosie

[Boojay]

Is the Peak Design Field pouch about right....

https://www.wexphotovideo.com/peak-design-the-field-pouch-black-1640971/?mkwid=sPMeIxt4X_dc&pcrid=310558796347&kword=&match=&plid=&product=1640971&pgrid=62472185475&ptaid=aud-406030173776:pla-562023913578&gclid=CjwKCAjwhYOFBhBkEiwASF3KGVT9T6-jQ3RZ91QzZYuPG3XDhWb54X2daDwe_RNPA7h0zMIdvucpAxoCbtwQAvD_BwE

 

[LocalHero1953]

Yes, I'll add the PD pouch to the list. I was looking for a 'portrait' orientation - landscape ones have to bend a bit more around my waist - but I'll keep an open mind.

Less keen on neoprene - purely on touch/texture grounds!

[graphlex]

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For what it’s worth, the Avea 5 held my old X-Vario comfortably.  

[Dopaco]

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[LocalHero1953]

3 hours ago, Dopaco said:

Here are several options ...:

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Hmm - thanks, but my OP was asking for personal hands-on experience of what works. Have you used any of these? They look like lens pouches.

[Rosebud55]

I have an Avea 8 and I can fit the M246 with the 28 summaron or the CL with either the 18 or 23mm. No room for anything bigger. I did try my xt3 with one of the small f2 lenses but the fit was too tight. The Billingham 72 is a better bet in my opinion. Yes it’s a bit bigger but all the above cameras fit in with no problem.

hope this helps.

 

rosie

[Rosebud55]

I was also thinking about the Oberwerth bags and saw this on the Leica Store Manchester site.

https://www.leicastoremanchester.com/1-sec-camera-holster-jan.html

 

rosie

 

[LocalHero1953]

1 hour ago, Rosebud55 said:

I have an Avea 8 and I can fit the M246 with the 28 summaron or the CL with either the 18 or 23mm. No room for anything bigger. I did try my xt3 with one of the small f2 lenses but the fit was too tight. The Billingham 72 is a better bet in my opinion. Yes it’s a bit bigger but all the above cameras fit in with no problem.

hope this helps.

 

rosie

Thank you - just what I was hoping to hear!

[Dopaco]

Am 18.5.2021 um 14:38 schrieb LocalHero1953:

Hmm - thanks, but my OP was asking for personal hands-on experience of what works. Have you used any of these? They look like lens pouches.

No, I have not used them.
Most of the time I use TL2 with 18-56 or 18mm
When I have to carry more glasses I use this bag (bought at Aliexpres) ..:

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[mreddington]

I am very pleased with the Cosyspeed Camslinger, which allows very fast access to the camera and is comfortable to wear. https://www.cosyspeed.com/en/collections/test/products/camslinger-outdoor