lens belt?

[tjjackson63]

Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to post this. I do a lot of hiking and carry with me my t2I along with a 100-400, 24-70, and 100mm macro. All cannon lenses. I was wondering what the best belt or harness would be best for carrying the different lenses. I have a slingback but that doesn't really allow for quick changes. The 100-400 came with a nice belt case but I don't have anything for the other lenses. If I went with a lowe pro utility type belt would my canon case that I do have work with that or would I need the belt with 3 or 4 new cases to attach to it? Id appreciate any help!

 

[Loswr]

The belt loop on the Canon cases isn't very convenient. I use a Lowepro Deluxe Technical Belt, which is great. I generally have a Lowepro Lens Exchange 200 AW (which holds the 100-400) and one other case (for the 100L and 24-70, old Lowepro designation Lens Case 2S would be perfect, not sure what the new equivalent would be).

 

[dhofmann]

That LowePro looks interesting. I've been considering a Cotton Carrier vest (or a copy of it). I'm trying to avoid the problem of the lens swinging against my leg as I walk.

 

[tjjackson63]

Hi, thank you for your help. So, right now I'm leaning towards the Lowepro Deluxe Technical belt, Lowepro S& F Technical Harness, Lowepro Lens Exchange 200AW, and from ebay the Lowepro Lens Case 9 x 13 cm 2S SlipLock™ 55-200mm f/4.

How does this all sound for my 100-400, 24-70, and 100mm macro?

 

[Loswr]

Sounds perfect.

 

[tjjackson63]

I guess I have 1 more question. What do you attach your camera to while walking around with your 100-400? Is there an attachment for this setup designed for the camera plus extra long lens?

 

[Loswr]

I carry the camera on a Blackrapid strap (RS-4). With a regular lens it's attached to the body, with a large lens (28-300, 70-200/2.8 IS II, 100-400) it's attached to the tripod collar.

 

[tjjackson63]

I hope I'm not being a pest, but I've come across another question. My shopping list is growing as I've just added the Black Rapid RS7 camera strap. While reading about that I noticed people talking about the "Fasten RT1 for Quick Release Plate". Do you use one of these? I usually keep an RC2 Mounting Plate attached to my camera, now I'm wondering if the ring on that is going to be strong enough. Thoughts?

 

[Loswr]

Do NOT use the D-ring on the Manfrotto RC2 plate to hold your camera. I took one apart a while back, it's structurally inadequate. The FastenR-T1 works well - I had 4 of them when I used RC2 plates (I subsequently switched to Arca-Swiss plates, still use Manfrotto supports, though - 190CXPRO4 legs with 468MG head, 694CX monopod with 234 head, both with Wimberley C-12 clamps).

 

[tjjackson63]

Good to know! I'll add the Fasten RT1 to my cart! I'm currently using a Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod w/ a Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head. I like the set up, but even with the macro rail it's hard getting the tripod just right for macro work. I recently bought a ring mount for my macro lens, but have yet to try it.