I know which lens...How about a case for it?

[kundalini]

I have decided to purchase the [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nikon Telephoto AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF (the f/2.8 will have to wait) along with the TC17 E II teleconverter. I was wondering if you would get a padded lens case as well? Or just settle with the soft case provided.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The review on the Lowepro is not good, but it is only one persons opinion. I got one for my 12-24mm, but it won't handle the hood, so I have to put it in the body of my bag. My bag is full.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I do plan to be hiking while carrying the lens. All suggestions welcomed.[/FONT][/FONT]

 

[Sideburns]

the case probably sucks. If it's anything like the 70-200mm canon L case, which is soft as a baby's bottom...you're gonna want something padded.

 

[Sweetsomedays]

My 80-200 f/2.8 came with a kick ass lens case big black leather toob lookin thing with soft red padding inside....but I never use it. The lens is usualy always attached to my camera body.

 

[JIP]

When I bought my 70-200 2.8VR I got a very good padded case for it that I would trust in just about any condition. Before you buy a case for your lens I would find out what kind of case actually comes with it I think you might be surprised at the quality you will get with a $1000+ lens.

 

[JIP]

I did a google search and the case that comes with the 300 F/4 is the cl-m2 and it is the same case that comes with the 70-200 2.8VR and it is a very sturdy reliable case in my opinion. If you want to look for yourself I would suggest doing a google search for cl-m2.

 

[kundalini]

Thanks

JIP. I had just done this, as well as looking at B&H. They sell it for $50 bucks so I'm guessing it's good enough to start off with at least.

 

[Big Mike]

My bag is full.

What about getting a bigger bag...or else thinning down your current bag by prioritizing your gear and taking out what you don't need?

I have 5 or 6 camera bags now...none of them will hold all my gear but if I know what type of excursion I will be on, I pack appropriately. Or at least I try to.

 

[sabbath999]

What about getting a bigger bag...

A man after my own heart... more stuff, bigger bag... too much stuff for one bag, then two bags.

Rinse, repeat.

 

[kundalini]

Yes sir, No sir, three bags Full sir.

That's on my list as well.

I can just imagine that what's left behind will come in handy when I get there.

 

[JIP]

Well I can tell you the case that comes with the lens is waaay too big to fit into any camera bag. So you will be needing to buy a new overall bag to hold your gear or live with having to carry this lens around in it's own case all the time.

 

[Sideburns]

Yes sir, No sir, three bags Full sir.

That's on my list as well.

I can just imagine that what's left behind will come in handy when I get there.

Ya...that's probably my enxt investment is a huge bag...but they're expensive, and I'm in college...lol.

Problem is...you can never get a bag big enough...but you want one small enough to fit in your SUV...ahaha