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eunger
17th of February 2005 (Thu), 22:36
Based on the equipment I have listed in my signature and a few other small accessories, what would be an ideal bag to purchase? Please keep in mind that I am planning on purchasing a 70-200 f/2.8 L this summer. I apprecaite your feedback.
tim
17th of February 2005 (Thu), 22:38
It's up for you to decide. The best thing to do is walk into a local photography store and look at a few in person. If you can't, try these sites.

http://www.tamrac.com/
http://www.lowepro.com/
HJMinard
17th of February 2005 (Thu), 22:42
It somewhat depends upon what type of bag you have in mind. Backpack style? Shoulder bag? Sling style (hybrid of the first two)? There are many quality brand names, but I think you'll find most here use either Tamrac or LowePro.

I really like the Velocity series from Tamrac ... they carry like a backpack but functionally have the convenience of a shoulder bag.
eunger
17th of February 2005 (Thu), 23:19
I defiantely would prefer a sling style bag.
Jon
18th of February 2005 (Fri), 09:49
I'm a big Domke fan. It looks like your kit will fit nicely into a Domke F-2 with a bit of room for growth. The shoulder bags can generally be slung around on your back if you hang them from the opposite shoulder, and most manufacturers have a backpack adapter strap available as well.
HJMinard
18th of February 2005 (Fri), 10:03
I defiantely would prefer a sling style bag.

I think you should check out the Velocity 7 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=248123&is=REG) or perhaps the larger Velocity 9. You can read more about them at the Tamrac link that tim provided.
Olegis
18th of February 2005 (Fri), 15:41
I defiantely would prefer a sling style bag.

Assuming you won't be taking both the 70-210 and 70-300 lenses in the same bag, I recommend the Adorama Slinger bag - it's not big, but quite roomy inside. The overall quality (material and workmanship) is not up to Lowepro / Tamrac standards, but this bag is still very good for occasional photo-shoot.
eunger
20th of February 2005 (Sun), 21:12
Once I get my 70-200 the I doubt that my 75-300 will see the light of day very often.
Persian-Rice
20th of February 2005 (Sun), 21:22
I have two Nova 4 bags. I am very happy with them, but since I got the new 70-200 my stuff wont fit. My suggestion is to consider future purchases as well.
René Damkot
21st of February 2005 (Mon), 04:22
Take a look in this (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36952) thread.
I'm a Billingham fan myself, so I'ld say check out a 335...