Which Domke Insert for a 5D + 35 1.4 lens?

<p>Hi All -<br>

Happy New Year. I don't use camera bags much - mostly I just carry the camera around my shoulder or neck when I go out. However, in an effort to keep the camera with me more often, I need to explore bag options and one idea I had was to use a Domke insert and a standard messenger bag.<br>

To that end, does anyone know what size/type of Domke insert would hold my 5D with 35 mm 1.4 L lens mounted? I keep things pretty simply and don't carry/use other lenses/bodies.<br>

Any advice or info is greatly appreciated!<br>

Regards,<br>

-Mark</p>

<p>I'd recommend a Domke F-6 bag. That's the perfect size for that combination.</p>

<p>Eric</p>

<p>It will fit in something like this with the inserts removed and stretched out or pointed down.<br /> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149440-REG/Domke_720_2JM_J_Series_Main_Compartment_Insert.html<br /> Try looking at the Newswear which is less padding and more flimsy. It will fit here also:<br /> http://www.newswear.com/Large_Utility_Pouch.html<br /> Also... non photo gear. This is more of a case... kinda stiff:<br /> http://www.majorsurplus.com/Multi-Use-Padded-Bag-P15318C2230.aspx<br /> Best thing I have found for a messenger bag is the Tenba insert but it doesn't leave room for much of anything else depending on the size of your messenger bag:<br /> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/509016-REG/Tenba_638_251_Pro_Digital_2_0_Photo.html</p>

<p>A midsize towel in a messenger bag works for me. Also use it in my normal backpack.<br>

J.</p>

<p>I too used to toss a towel on the bottom of my messenger bag and stuff my camera inside. I could actually fit my EOS 3 and 400 5.6L inside, busting it out on a moment's notice.</p>

<p>Hi All -</p>

<p>Sorry not to reply sooner. Thanks to all for their feedback.<br>

- Jan & Puppy Face: I like the casual nature of a messenger bag and towel, but I think I'd probably use a Domke wrap instead of a towel, if I go with this choice;<br>

- Aaron: thanks for your various options. Rather than going with the J-series insert and removing or folding down the panels, wouldn't the Domke FA-211 large insert work better (http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=domke&itemnum=720-211)?<br>

- Eric: the F-6 bag is a sweet bag, and very classic, but I'm probably going to stay away from a "pure" camera bag. Although I must say, if I did go with a camera bag I would be tempted by the Crumpler bags.</p>

<p>Thanks again.<br>

Regards,<br>

-Mark</p>

<p>No problem carrying around your gear in such a bag but I don't advise storing equipment in canvas bags because they retain moisture and become breeding grounds for mold and mildew. Lost a lens just this way.</p>