lens bags

[malcolm.mcintyre]

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I now have a nice set of lenses for my M8 (thanks to Sean's advice); Leica 28/2, CV 12, CV 15, CV 21, CV 35/1.7, CV 50/1.5, CV 75.

The Leica has its own posh leather case, befitting its cost, but I need a supply of cheapish soft lens bags for the CV lenses, to stop them getting too knocked about in my various camera bags. At the moment I use old socks, but would prefer a slightly more elegant solution. Any suggestions?

[jaapv]

It may come a bit expensive, but jewellers pack their large pieces in just the right size velvet bags... However, if you go through your wifes cupboard, I'm sure you'll find a collection of pouches used for cosmetics etc of just the right size.

[highlander]

Hi Malcolm,

Try Photobrands.co.uk. They sell on Ebay, various sizes of pouches for camera lenses, usually for Canon or Nikon but a quick foray with the tape measure will sort things out. I have bought several from them and no complaints, the prices are very reasonable.

Regards ... Jim.

[malcolm.mcintyre]

I should have thought of e-bay. loads of lens pouches on offer, but seem geared up to giant SLR lenses rather than the dinky wide-angle RF lens.

[michael friedberg]

I found at Best Buy several neoprene cup holders in the car accessories department. They fit and work perfectly as ways to protect Rangefinder lenses within a camera bag, and they are open at the top --helpful when I grab a lens.

[cliffordjim]

I use tamrac digital pouches. They are small, padded, perfect for storing your RF lenses (from the tiny CV 15 to the Noctilux), and have a loop that you can attach the pouch to your belt when you want more options in the field. They are around $15.

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[pvsrv]

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There was another thread just like this entitled, "What do you keep them in?" It was written by Bill on April 16, 2007. You might want to check it out. There were a bunch of interesting suggestions listed.

 

I tend to buy old "drawstring" type lens bags that local camera stores have laying around. They are perfect because they are durable, soft and flexible. A few dollars spent on a few of these work out great.

 

If I want something more elegant, I'd probably go to the Domke web site to see what they might have. I have used their "wraps" to protect my M6 from getting nicked up in my camera bag. Works great!

[gmaurizio]

I now have a nice set of lenses for my M8 (thanks to Sean's advice); Leica 28/2, CV 12, CV 15, CV 21, CV 35/1.7, CV 50/1.5, CV 75.

The Leica has its own posh leather case, befitting its cost, but I need a supply of cheapish soft lens bags for the CV lenses, to stop them getting too knocked about in my various camera bags. At the moment I use old socks, but would prefer a slightly more elegant solution. Any suggestions?

 

Just make sure you get them dry and far from the dreaded FUNGI.... I would leave them sitting happily in a fresh cool dry environment, where some light falls upon them. But then, I live in Florida, 123% humidity all year-long.

[pvsrv]

Gus -

 

Excellent point. I don't live in Florida but travel there 2-3 times per year. The humidity could definitely be devastating. I do have a few silica gel packets in my camera bag. I'm not sure if that will really help but its worth a try.

 

Dan

[leitz_not_leica]

Why use lens bags...just another thing to stow. I fit a CV12, 21/3.4, 35/2 'cron, CV 40/1.4, 50/1.4 Nikkor, 90/2.8 fat and two bodies in a Domke F-X5. I stack lenses cap-to-cap.

[Guest darkstar2004]

I like the neoprene lens pouches made by Zing. I think Pelican makes a similar pouch, too. The neoprene gives alot better protection than the Domke wraps, which I have also used.

[jothiratnam]

Hi, I see that some people have suggested storing lenses in socks and other cloth bags (jeweller's bags). Be careful of this as a storage solution, as lint and dust tends to get everywhere. Either leather, or some sort of synthetic (à la Lowepro, Tamrac, etc) seems the best for avoiding problems of lint and fluff. Jothiratnam

[etrigan63]

Just make sure you get them dry and far from the dreaded FUNGI.... I would leave them sitting happily in a fresh cool dry environment, where some light falls upon them. But then, I live in Florida, 123% humidity all year-long.

 

A fellow Miamian endorses this advice.

[tobey bilek]

Just make up some flapped bags from ultraswede at the fabric store. Mine are made just like an envelope, no drawstring, no fasteners, just easy in and out.

[mmx_2]

I got an old lethear bag from my mom that my girlfriend later made a lens pouch for one of my lenses of. If you know someone who is interested in sewing it is not hard to make custom ones

[@bumac]

I use "lowepro d-res", different size for different lenses.

[guy]

I do have a few silica gel packets in my camera bag. I'm not sure if that will really help but its worth a try.

 

They do work, but they eventually suck up all the moisture they can hold and stop working. I've been told you can then "reactivate" them by sticking them in the oven for half an hour at 50°C (ie, not too hot) to dry them out. I can't vouch for the method personally: just what I've heard.

 

Still, it's got to be better than relying on continual electronic purchases to supply you with silica gel!

[giordano]

They do work, but they eventually suck up all the moisture they can hold and stop working. I've been told you can then "reactivate" them by sticking them in the oven for half an hour at 50°C (ie, not too hot) to dry them out. I can't vouch for the method personally: just what I've heard.

 

Still, it's got to be better than relying on continual electronic purchases to supply you with silica gel!

 

Often silica gel includes a proportion of 'indicator' beads which go pink (or is it blue?) as they absorb moisture. When you dry them out in the oven (I'm sure I used to use more than 50C) the colour changes back. I don't know whether this is true of the stuff they put in the little sachets where it can't be seen and isn't intended to be re-used.

[MitchoIankov]

I use the sunglasses case and it seems quite suitable.

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[semrich]

I'll second on the Zing Bag, they offer good protection with little weight.

 

I have the small size for all my lenses, and the medium size for camera the camera bodies. I keep the lenses in a drawer without the bag when not in use and in the Zing Bags when I have a few lenses while out shooting.

 

Though these days I tend to go out with one camera and one possibly two lenses.