Tenba Inserts

On the Domke Insert update thread, a few people mentioned that they had ordered the Tenba Inserts. Has anyone recieved them, and if so, do you like them? Could you post pictures of them in your bag filled with gear?

Thanks.

I've had mine for about 3 weeks after finding out that the FA-230's were on backorder. I think that it works great with my F-802! I recently got the FA-230, but was disappointed that my L lenses won't fit very well in it.

I will see if I can post some pictures with the inserts inside the F-802.

just noticed on the Tenba site that the configuration of the dividers appears to have changed:

http://www.tenba.com …r-all-messenger-bags.aspx

anyone have this one, as opposed to the older one with the two shorter inserts and one with half-circular cutout? Pictures?

toyguru wrote in post #4863674
I've had mine for about 3 weeks after finding out that the FA-230's were on backorder. I think that it works great with my F-802! I recently got the FA-230, but was disappointed that my L lenses won't fit very well in it.

I will see if I can post some pictures with the inserts inside the F-802.

Please do. I've been waiting for a decent review on this and the 803.

I just ordered this insert Monday.

I was able to go to B&H last weekend and they had the Tenba Messenger type bags on display. I had my camera and lenses with me, and they were nice enough to let me put some of my gear into the bag. The padding is very nice and seems to have a nice thick bottom. I think I will be able to carry a couple of average lenses and my 40D gripped.

I'm going to put the insert into a messenger bag I already have, so will take pictures when it arrives.

How are folks finding the Tenba inserts? I need to select an insert to go with my order for the F-803.

Sorry I forgot to follow-up on this thread when my insert arrived.

It is made very well. There is plenty of padding on all sides and the bottom. It came with about 4 dividers; 1 with the fold-over flap, 1 with the oval cut-out for a lens to rest on, and 2 other small dividers. I would recommend these inserts.

Thanks for the feedback Mischief. So you have encountered no problems fitting the large 2.8 zooms into and out of the inserts?

EDIT: Is the Tenba insert that you got different from this item: http://www.adorama.com …=tenba%20insert​&item_no=2

That is the insert I bought; I put it in a Fossil messenger bag. I'm at work right now, so will try to get some photos of it this evening.

My wide angle lenses fit fine. The 40D with the grip is just a little wider than the insert itself, but it works fine. I've mainly used it for gripped 40D w/ 17-55mm in the center, and 430EX and Sigma 10-20 in the end compartments. Both lenses have the hoods reversed.

Sorry for the delay in pics as well as a follow-up. I apologize for the quality of the pics, but I haven't used my Pro1 and almost forgot how to use it!

Mishchief: Thanks again for the feedback. I'd be more interested to hear about your Fossil messenger bag.

Toyguru: Many thanks for going to the trouble of posting such detailed pics. This is of great help to those of us still leaning towards the Domke F-802. I can now stop looking at the Urban Disguise 40.

EORI, no problem. I was meaning to post some pics. I was looking at the UD40 also, but it looked too much like luggage to me. I know that seems trivial, but oh well...

I also wanted to have my lenses mounted to cameras in the bag when I needed them as ti having the cameras not mounted.

This is awesome. Now I think I may finally get a Domke. Hopefully the bag isn't too big, although it looks it but we'll see. If it is, oh well, I can always return it or sell it.

Thanks for the review Toyguru. I too have been frustrated with the Domke insert situation and this is just what I'm looking for.