Holster/bag for Xti and 24-70L

[tjrenegade]

well I just got my 24-70L for my XTi and I need a decent holster for it...something that will just hold the camera lens combo and maybe a few filters.

How is the Canon Zoom Pack 1000? Will that combo fit well? I like the price on it...

any other suggestions...?

Thanks

[Ultimate CC]

Lowepro toploader 65 should do the trick i believe...the 75 fits the 70-200 and my 100-400 nicely

[Riff Raff]

Yup, I'm pretty sure the Lowepro Toploader 65 would be fine. The Toploader 75 fits my XTi+grip with the 24-70mm f/2.8L and its hood attached (not reversed). I think that should fit in the 65, with the hood reversed instead.

[Space]

Take a look here http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_DgtlHlstr.php

[eelnoraa]

If you don't mind spending a bit more, I would recommend ThinkTank over Lowepro Toploader. ThinkTank Holster's design is better than any other holster I have seen/used. But it is quite expansive.

If you do't use grip, also check out Lowepro Toploader Zoom series. They don't look as good as Lowepro Toploader S&F series, but basically offer the same protection, construction. They are just narrower, so doesn't fit with grip attached. They are much much cheaper too.

eel

[tjrenegade]

Thanks for the input both holsters look good. I can see the advantages to the ThinkTank holster. I like the expanable bottom so you can leave the hood on. I need to figure out which one will work best with my setup...

I wish I had a decent Camera Shop near buy to try this stuff out....

[RPCrowe]

The OEM hood for the 24-70mm f/2.8L is a monster. It is difficult to find a bag in which you can effectively carry the camera/lens with hood attached in a non-reversed configuration.

When you carry the camera/lens with the hood reversed; you need to replace the hood before you shoot. That takes time and you may just lose the shot because you are not ready to shoot.

The 24-70 f/2.8L works just fine with a round metal screw-in lens hood. This hood is smaller and less conspicuous. However, it protects the lens from light as well as the OEM hood and IMO protects it better from foreign object damage. I fell to concrete and landed with my 220 pounds on my 24-70L which was protected by a round metal hood. The hood broke but, the lens came through without a scratch and functions perfectly. That hood was the best five or six bucks I have ever spent.

Although smaller than the OEM hood, a screw-in metal hood doesn't vignette at any focal length or aperture. You can carry the camera with hood attached and be ready for a quick shot. I use an neoprene OPTECH Hood Hat in lieu of a lens cap. This provides far better lens protection and is exceptionally quick to remove when I need to shoot.

Finally; you can use a CPL more effectively with a round metal screw-in lens hood since it facilitates the rotation of the filter.

[tjrenegade]

I see your point..you right the hood is a monster...I didn't realize it till I got the lens...I'll defiantly look into the metal hood....

[Riff Raff]

That's kind of an unrelated topic, but I love my bucket hood on the 24-70. It's a lovely design having the hood be the correct length for all focal lengths that you zoom through, and the front element is very nicely protected (especially at longer focal lengths). It's only slightly inconvenient having to zoom the lens back out to the 24mm end in order to be able to put the lens cap on with the hood in place. But if I'm looking for unobtrusive, then I'd certainly be shooting with a prime lens instead of the 24-70. :lol:

[nutsnbolts]

I second the ThinkTank holster. It's probably the best designed holsters out on the market.