[I posted a similar question in the thread comparing the 800 mm f5.6 to the Z 800 mm PF. But it was a bit OT there so thought I would post it as its own thread.]
My dealer called last Wednesday to tell me that he has an 800 mm PF for me. Out of town, so I have not yet picked it up, but hope to do so this week.
I’ve been thinking about how to carry the 800 mm PF when I want to use it. I’m thinking about two bags — one a single backpack for the 800 mm PF and a Z9 body (plus a Z 1.4x TC and extra cards and battery) when that is all I want to take (say to a local wildlife refuge). Considering whether the ThinkTank Glass Limo might work for that. (I currently use a ThinkTank Glass Taxi for the 500 mm PF and a body — initially the D500 or D850, but still fits with the Z9.) Also thinking about the LowePro Lens Trekker 600. Curious to know whether anyone with an 800 mm PF has tried either of these bags. Or would recommend something else for this role.
The other need is for a bag that will hold multiple lenses and two bodies, one of which is a Z9, for air travel. I have the LowePro Prorunner 450 AWII and have used that with the 500 mm PF, 100-400, Z 24-120, 2 bodies and other stuff. Wondering if that could fit the 800 mm PF with either the 100-400 or the 500 mm PF.
I suppose I’ll be able to test that soon enough. I’m curious to know what other backpacks people are using when traveling with the 800 mm PF.
My dealer called last Wednesday to tell me that he has an 800 mm PF for me. Out of town, so I have not yet picked it up, but hope to do so this week.
I’ve been thinking about how to carry the 800 mm PF when I want to use it. I’m thinking about two bags — one a single backpack for the 800 mm PF and a Z9 body (plus a Z 1.4x TC and extra cards and battery) when that is all I want to take (say to a local wildlife refuge). Considering whether the ThinkTank Glass Limo might work for that. (I currently use a ThinkTank Glass Taxi for the 500 mm PF and a body — initially the D500 or D850, but still fits with the Z9.) Also thinking about the LowePro Lens Trekker 600. Curious to know whether anyone with an 800 mm PF has tried either of these bags. Or would recommend something else for this role.
The other need is for a bag that will hold multiple lenses and two bodies, one of which is a Z9, for air travel. I have the LowePro Prorunner 450 AWII and have used that with the 500 mm PF, 100-400, Z 24-120, 2 bodies and other stuff. Wondering if that could fit the 800 mm PF with either the 100-400 or the 500 mm PF.
I suppose I’ll be able to test that soon enough. I’m curious to know what other backpacks people are using when traveling with the 800 mm PF.
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