11-16-2025
01:49 AM
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11-19-2025
09:31 AM
by
Danny
Hi all, I've got three lenses - 300, 70-200 and 24-70 - and a 1DX Mark II.
I'd like to switch out lenses faster than walking back to my bag and swapping them. Are there any harnesses or something similar that can carry stuff like that? I've only started to look around. I can handle the 24-70, but I'd like to walk around with the 300 and 70-200 and be able to swap them fast.
Thank you for any help.
11-16-2025 06:50 AM
Buy a shoulder bag.
11-16-2025 10:39 AM
I think you need to explore some options to see what's most comfortable for you. A shoulder bag is certainly a good suggestion. They also sell belts that you can attach lens cases to.
Two of your lenses are on the longer, heavier side (300, 70-200). A belt rig could work if you put one on each hip.
You'll have to decide what you're comfortable with. What provides the accessibility you're looking for without impeding your movement.
Whichever system you decide on make sure it includes camera retention. Example black rapids sports breathe or wrist strap. You often need two hands when making lens changes. For mounting, removing or for removing, replacing lens caps. Sling bags are also very popular.
I typically carry two lenses for day excursions when I travel. I do my best to anticipate what I'm going to see and shoot that day. Then make choices. Backpacks are nice to, but lens changes are not seamless, especially if you're on the move. Hopefully you can figure out what works best for you. 😉
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11-16-2025 12:42 PM
Anything specific? The shoulder bags I see just look like storage for transport.
11-16-2025 01:09 PM
“ Anything specific? The shoulder bags I see just look like storage for transport. “
How much do you intend to move about?
Lenses have been known to drop lenses, which is why I prefer the security of a closed camera bag. A closed bag is better to use when it is wet outside.
I use over the shoulder camera straps, like a Black Rapid Sport. They have a dual camera harness, too. But I only use it when I plan to stay in pretty much one spot. The shoulder bag I use was made by Lowepro and is no longer available as new. I also have a MindShift bag. It’s great for one camera and 2-3 lenses, but not two bodies with lens attached.
11-16-2025 01:21 PM
Ah, thank you.
I’m talking about moving up and down sidelines for football, soccer and maybe baseball. Weather might become a factor, too. I’m in Wisconsin.
11-16-2025 06:48 PM
@Sportseditor123 wrote:
Hi all, I've got three lenses - 300, 70-200 and 24-70 - and a 1DX Mark II.
I'd like to switch out lenses faster than walking back to my bag and swapping them. Are there any harnesses or something similar that can carry stuff like that? I've only started to look around. I can handle the 24-70, but I'd like to walk around with the 300 and 70-200 and be able to swap them fast.
Thank you for any help.
Check Cotton Carrier.
11-16-2025 08:14 PM
I agree with Rick that with the heavier lenses, I would use a belt based carrier to keep the weight lower. And definitely pay attention to something that will keep the camera body and lens secure during fast change operations while you are shooting sports because one slight misstep and things get expensive!
IF you later decide to go to a dual body setup, I highly recommend the Sun Sniper Rotoball double harness. I tried several and this one is the best I have used and I have had it for about four years now. It easily splits into two separate harnesses via releasing a wide velcro joining strap which is great when you are using large body/lens combos that won't easily fit together in the same travel case. I typically have an EF 400 f2.8, 300 f2.8 or 200-400 f4 1.4X integrated extender on one side and a 70-200 f2.8 on the other; both paired with 1DX III bodies and it handles them comfortably during long sports events.
It has provisions for attaching a third body that hangs near the center of your chest and I have used that on rare occasion but it is not comfortable running down the sidelines with a third camera in that position; the side mounts work very well and have shock absorbers built into their straps.
The primary attachment is to the camera body or tripod foot via their "rotaball" swivel but there is an integrated safety strap in case you didn't properly secure the swivel thread into the tripod foot. I haven't ever tested it but one of the local media guys did with a 1DX II and EF 300 f2.8 at a basketball game and the safety strap did its job but I think he lost a couple of years off his life when he felt that expensive body and lens appear to head to the floor before the safety strap stopped the fall 🙂
Rodger
Sun Sniper harness with a pair fo 1DX III bodies and EF 70-200 and EF 400 f2.8 glass
11-16-2025 10:18 PM
What are the ones in the photo you posted? I'm having trouble finding them.
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