Need rain protection that will cover both DLSR and telephoto lens

9 years 5 months ago #410162 by The Gardener
The rain sleeves that I have cover my camera body and lens, but only up to 24-70mm.  If I'm using a 70-200mm, the tip of the lens is exposed, which of course defeats the purpose of having the rain sleeve to begin with. 

Can you recommend one that will cover comfortably body + telephoto lens?  Thanks!


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9 years 5 months ago #410166 by effron
Sixteen gallon clear trash bags, some scissors rubber bands and maybe a little gaffer's tape and for pennies,  fashion your own. Plus, they will cover most of your tripod, flash, wired remote, etc as well....;)

Why so serious?
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9 years 5 months ago #410273 by ShadowWalker
Op/tech


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9 years 5 months ago #410297 by hghlndr6
Yeah, Op/Tech will do it.  If the standard sleeve won't do it for you (It'll handle a lens up to 7" diameter and 18" long), there's the "mega" version (8" dia x 25")
optechusa.com/rainsleeve.html

Ernesto's method works too!  :)
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9 years 5 months ago #410363 by Happy Snapper
:agree:  if you are going to spend $$ op/tech is the way to go.   

Gripped Nikon D810 --- Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 --- Sigma 10-20mm f/4 --- Nikon 50mm f/1.4 --- SB600
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9 years 5 months ago #410411 by Carlos
I've had a couple Op/tech rain sleeves in my bag for a number of years.  These are in my opinion, must have cheap insurance against rain.  

(2) Canon 7D, Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, 50mm f/1.4 USM, 85mm f/1.8 USM, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 HSM, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6
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9 years 5 months ago #410441 by Hassner
Umbrella (on a tripod)
Umbrella on an assistant (if you move around a lot). ;)
Best assistant is your partner.
That way you find out HOW MUCH they love you. ;) :lol:


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9 years 5 months ago #410449 by effron

Hassner wrote: Umbrella (on a tripod)
Umbrella on an assistant (if you move around a lot). ;)
Best assistant is your partner.
That way you find out HOW MUCH they love you. ;) :lol:


My wife loves me fine, she carries my tripod and lunch. However, after thirty five plus years I've learned she will NOT stand in the rain holding an umbrella for my camera. Fair weather mate?....:unsure:

Why so serious?
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9 years 5 months ago #410528 by Robert Chen

Nikon D300 24-70mm f2.8
70-200mm f2.8
50mm f1.4 & 50mm f1.8
105mm f2.8
2 SB800

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9 years 5 months ago #410585 by Chipper
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia, it's a bit pricey if you ask me. It was given to me as a gift.  


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9 years 5 months ago #410711 by Ryan Obryan
I'll stick to the cheapo ones, some of the ones listed are way more than I would spend for plastic bag.  Besides, I don't shoot in the rain enough to justify spending that much


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9 years 5 months ago #410848 by Sean Lewitts

hghlndr6 wrote: Yeah, Op/Tech will do it.  If the standard sleeve won't do it for you (It'll handle a lens up to 7" diameter and 18" long), there's the "mega" version (8" dia x 25")
optechusa.com/rainsleeve.html

Ernesto's method works too!  :)


This is the same one I have 


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