Customer Reviews

Lowepro Lens Case 1W (Black)

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I have used a few different camera bags over the years, and I really like the LowePro system. I use the Holster for the DSLR with a lens attached, and the lens cases for my extra lenses.

When I need to transport my equipment around, I have two ways I use this system. The first way is to use the LowePro waist belt, and I attach the Toploader holster to the belt. This is nice because I can easily unzip the holster and pull out the camera and shoot. One nice feature is the the top zips open away from your body, so that the top doesn't get in the way as you are trying to pull out the camera. I don't usually use the lens cases on the belt, as I feel that's a little too much bulk/weight for my taste. Instead, I wear a non-descript backpack in which I carry whatever lenses I might want for the day. I keep the lenses in the LowePro lens case and they remain safe, sound and incognito. I can also use the backpack for whatever else I may want for the day -- snacks, sweatshirt, umbrella, etc. I feel this makes the backpack safer in that it doesn't scream "Thousands of dollars of nice lenses inside!" like my Canon backpack does.

One reason I like the belt system is that I can still push around a stroller or wheelchair (something I often have to do) and still have the camera at the ready (without having the camera around my neck and swinging back and forth).

The second way is really just a version of the first, except that instead of wearing the belt, I toss the holster pack into the backpack with whatever lenses I might want.

Overall, I'm very pleased with this method. The LowePro bags are well made, and have the features I'm looking for.

As for the 1W lens case, it fits my Canon 10-22 and my Canon 24-70L 2.8. The shade for the 10-22 is a pretty tight fit, and the 24-70 is slightly long for the case, but I can close it up without difficulty.

I also use a lens case 2, and use that for the Canon 70-200L f/4 IS.

With the toploader holster, and the two lens cases, I can keep one lens on the camera, and the other two in the lens cases.

After using a traditional camera bag, a photo backpack, and a Crumpler shoulder bag, I find that the LowePro belt system components offer the most flexibility for my pattern of use.

I bought this for my Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens, and it holds this lens comfortably with the hood reversed. It can also hold my Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras with the hood on (not reversed).
While the Sigma came with its own nice case, this allows me to bring my camera with the 18-200VR attached for most shots and have the 10-20 available for immediate use (and safely store the 18-200VR in the meantime.

I purchased this case to protect a Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II lens. The compatibility chart at lowepro.com said that it would fit. I have found that this chart does not consider the lens hood in many cases and this is one of them. The case is a perfect fit for this lens with no hood. With the hood on reversed, it is quite an ordeal to get the combo in this case. It is possible but it takes some doing. I don't believe that there is an larger, better fit alternative in the LowePro line. The bag that Canon sends with the case offers no real shock protection for the lens so you really need something.

LowePro lens cases are a great value. They are very well made and the materials are of excellent quality.

I purchased this to hold my SIGMA 10-20mm ultra wide (Nikon model). It fits well. The case is a little large in the height dimension for this particular lens. However, I took some of the cushioning out of the bottom of case that came with that lens and was able to put in into this lens case. That took care of this problem. Fits like a glove now.

The case seems to be well made and should be very durable. The padding is thick enough to protect the lens from minor bumps. It closes securely and should be able to keep dust and a light rain out. The case is supposed to be weather resistant but I have not tested this claim yet.

One slight criticism I have about Lowepro's Sliplock attachment system is that it does allow heavy object such as large lens to flop around a little. Not enough to be annoying, but a little. I have a Tamrac bag and their accessory attachment seems a little more stable. The downside of the Tamrac system is that it is a little harder to remove and attach items. I do like Lowepros cases better overall than Tamrac. I used to be a Tamrac users, and have since converted. Both make great cases and bags, I'm just a little more partial to Lowpro in recent years. You can't go wrong with either of these vendors and I'd look at both, and some other major brands when shopping around.

If you want a case to hold your ultrawide lens, and you have a Lowepro bag that has a Sliplock attachment. I'd recommend this one.

This is well made, gives you the confidence that your lens will be protected.

It has a side loop with velcro to attach to another bag or even to a belt.

I use these great soft cases to protect both my Canon 17-40mm f/4 L and my Canon 24-105mm f/4 L lenses. Most frequently I use them strapped to the side of a Lowepro Topload Zoom holster case. Together they form a modular method of carrying an SLR, my Canon 100-400mm L, and two additional lenses in a modular, highly compact, yet well protected manner. Highly recommended.

I ordered two pieces by mistake yet, I am glad I made it because as a nikon user it can fit a lot my existing lenses like 105mm F2.8 VR macro lens, 12-24mm F4, 18-200mm VR, even my 17-55mm F2.8 so you can see that versatility is indeed there. This is a perfect companion for trips where bulk maybe an issue. I don't mind tagging along this lens case for my travel. No wonder it has consistently rated 5stars and I couldn't disagree with all of you folks who helped me chose this case!

Fits a cano 28-135mm is usm lens like a glove. Excellent build quality.
However, it doesn't fit with the lens hood on. I can shove in in real hard face first and then yank it out at full extension but after trying that once I am not going to do it again.
Come on lowepro: in your lens compatibility chart include information about lens hood compatibilty. How often do pros shoot without lens hoods?

I have been trying to find a way to easily carry a lot of camera equipment for quite some time. I have tried backpacks, shoulder bags, duffel bags, but none of them really worked all that well. Then I saw the Lowepro Street and Field system with completely customizable pouches, vests, belts, and accessories. It works great, you only get the pouches you need so there is no waisted space and you can organize them however you want according to how often they are used (put frequently used items in easier to access places.)

The variety alone of this system is worth the investment, but the quality and ease of use is also very high which is a big plus. You can get a case for any lens, camera body, or accessory you have. I even have cases for my cell phone and water bottle. One word of caution, be sure to measure your lens with the lens hood on backwards if you use them to make sure that the entire thing will fit into the pouch, because sometimes the lens will fit, but then the lens with the lens hood will not. I often carry 5-6 lenses, extension tubes, teleconverters, extra memory cards and batteries, and a bunch of cleaning supplies and other gadgets, which weights a ton. But when they are evenly distributed on this vest/belt Lowepro system it is actually very manageable.

The only down side is that everyone will be staring at you because you have thousands of dollars of camera equipment strapped to your body. But if you can overlook that, this is the way to go. I have used this system at many zoos without ever having problems, in fact just unzipping a single lens and switching seems safer to me than opening an entire bag of equipment every time you want to switch lenses. Many of the cases also come with a built in rain/snow cover so if the weather changes all of your equipment is not destroyed. You can also put just a few pouches on a normal belt when you are just going to take photos in the back yard or don't need to take all of your equipment, which is nice. I really can't say enough about how much easier this makes traveling with a lot of equipment, if you have been hopelessly searching for a better solution, consider this, you won't regret it.

I like to pack my Canon lenses in lens cases with their lens hoods reversed. That way I always have the hood to use when shooting. But this also means over-sizing the lens case a bit to accommodate the hood. I simply measure the diameter of the lens with its hood reversed, as well as it's length with protective caps at both ends, and go to the Lowepro site to find the closest fit. I don't like to "fit" my measurements any tighter than about 0.25" to any specific Lowepro inside published dimension, as I find that this can mean the fit is TOO tight, and this can be annoying in the field with a case strapped to your belt as you try to remove the lens with one hand, while holding your camera with the other. Too tight means pulling too hard, and that can spell disaster with a fumbled lens as it "pops" out.

I simply adore the Lowepro lens case line for it's ample padding, weather sealed case design, dual zipper system, and its AWESOME belt strap system. You can put this case on any belt without removing the belt or unfastening the belt, and it's dual-velcro belt fastening system is basically foolproof, and very secure. Easy on, easy off. I enjoy field work with one to three lenses strapped to my belt, or tucked safely in to a backpack. I absolutely hate shoulder straps of any kind - they always fall off, snag on things, and beat me to death when walking or jogging. I keep my camera in a waist belted holster for the same reason when in the field and not shooting. The Lowepro cases are low-key, black, and don't stand out too badly, even though you may be toting around 3 or 4 lenses and a camera.

I sized and ordered the Lowepro 1W lens case for my EF28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM lens with its EW-78BII lens hood installed backwards. I had been using the Lowepro 1 case for the lens, since it was readily available at a local retailer, but keeping the lens hood separate was really annoying, and meant I didn't use it sometimes, in all honesty, since I didn't have it with me. I was delighted to test fly the 1W case with the EF28-135 lens and hood and to find it was a nice fit, without being too tight at all. I will place the filter-end of the lens in first, which leaves the smaller diameter lens base for firmly grasping when the lens needs to be removed. Unlike one other reviewer, my fit was "loose" and just right. Perhaps there's some variation in manufacturing with the cases, or perhaps they used a different lens hood???

Another Lowepro lens case reviewer complained of a bad smell with newer cases when they received them. I had never had this issue with any other Lowepro case I'd previously bought, but was concerned. I was relieved when I got the Lowepro 1W case and found that it had no such odor or bad smell.

The height of the case and lens is a perfect match as well. The top of lens EF-mount cap is flush with the top of the padding inside the case. I have a regular UV filter on the lens, with the Canon lens cap. There's an elastic netting storage pouch inside the top of the lens case as well that could hold a couple of CF memory cards, or even a lens filter in a its own protective plastic case.

I also tried the 1W case with my EF-S 10-22mm F/3.5-4.5 USM lens with its behemoth EW-83E lens hood reversed. It was close, but no cigar. (Nor did I expect it to fit, given my measurements and those posted for the 1W case.) The petal lens hood on that wide angle lens is gigantic, so it currently travels in either a Lowepro 1 case without the hood, or in a Lowepro Cirrus TLZ 15 case that I happened to have for reasons unremembered. This hood is 4.75" diameter at its widest point, whereas the lens is only 3".

I am very pleased with the Lowepro 1W case for the intended application, and will now be able to take another lens in to the field on my belt without having to find a separate storage place for its lens hood (or leave it behind). And I can't say enough positive about how the Lowerpro lens cases mount securely to one's belt, and don't require removal or unfastening of the belt to put on or take off, should you need to. I mount the Lowepro lens cases to my trousers belt, or to the camera holster belt, and couldn't be happier. If traveling by air, I pack my lenses in their Lowepro cases and pack them in to a backpack/daypack which is inconspicuous and taken as a carry-on so that it's always ME who's carefully storing them for flight.

I also ordered a Lowepro 3 case for my EF70-200mm F/4L IS USM lens at the same time, and have posted a separate positive review for that as well.