Lowepro Toploader Zoom 50 AW II Camera Case for DSLR and Lens, Blue

A nice bag from camera-bag stalwart LowePro. It's sized for a professional camera with a mid-sized zoom attached. The big white 70-200 Canon L glass probably won't fit, but a full-frame with 24-105 should easily fit.I was looking for something smaller than my CaseLogic SLRC-205 (which gets mistaken for a backpack by security guys all too often), but this bag is almost as large, though less backpack-like. I ended up sending it back in favor of something smaller.I liked:* quiet zippers* nice material* well placed grab handle* lightweight* good depth for a big zoom* balances standing on its endI disliked:* Adjustable support (velcro panel) is for the end of the lens, not the body, so full weight is on the lens. Bad if you set it down hard. I prefer a cradle design.* Bottom of bag is not hardened or obviously coated for waterproofing.* Only one accessory pocket (though well organized). I like multiple small pockets instead.* A little too large, but not large enough for the bigger lenses. A little smaller would be better, leaving big-lens people to proper camera bags.Pictured: This LowePro (L), a Canon 7DMk2 with 35mm L lens attached, and the smaller Amazon Basics DSLR Holster (R). The 7DMk2 is a mid-size crop DSLR , and the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L is a substantial short lens.I ended up going with the inexpensive "Basics" bag instead (pictured), though it's more cheaply made and jingles as I walk. It fit my usage profile exactly, and has more segmented storage with 3 pockets, instead of one like this LowePro. It also has adjustable supports (so the weight of the camera is cradled by the supports, instead of on the end of the lens), and a hardened bottom.This LowePro didn't work out for my purposes of a minimal case for body + short lens, but it's a nice bag for the price. If you usually carry a mid-to-large zoom, and/or have a full-frame body, this is a good bag, although it could have more protection for the end of the attached lens. Otherwise look at the next size down or the Basics bag.

I have had an old "just the camera" bag for years by Opteka and loved the ease of no frills and just a pocket or two. It REALLY only carried my camera and long lens, and while that was a pain at times, there was definite merit to thinking ahead and going "light." I wore it out (when plenty of other bags litter my dining room) I needed to replace it. I had to do a lot of research -- this was my choice. IT'S FABULOUS! Yep, I have to think ahead and that's a bit of a pain here and there when I miss something I had to leave behind. This bag is even better than my original because it carries a few more things like my phone, money, keys, an extra filter.... and probably could carry an additional small lens. It's lightweight and offers some decent protection from the little bumps. I ordered the Zoom 55, and although I "measured twice," it was a little bigger than I expected -- but it's still compact and light and comfortable on the shoulder. While there are times I might require a bigger bag, I am quite content with this. It holds my large SLR body attached to a long 300mm lens with room to spare. There are elastic areas on the side where you could attach maybe a water bottle or some extras.... although that's not why you would get this bag..... SIMPLIFY.

I've had this bag before and honestly, I wish I had kept the old one. Why? I'll get to that in a bit. Every photographer needs a small walking around bag, something that will hold a camera with a mounted lens (in my case a Fuji X-T4 with lens) that doesn't draw attention and is small enough to not get in the way - think walking in a city or a short day trip. This is a well padded bag that holds my camera and mounted lens easily. There is an internal pad that can be used to divide the depth of the bag if you wish. The outer zippered pocket works well for a wallet and keys. The shoulder strap is fine, nothing to get excited about but strong enough to be confidence inspiring. I also like the flat loop on the back that makes it easy to belt mount the bag or mount it to another bag easily. Its a great little bag and worth the price. So why do I wish I had my older version? The fabric was a little stronger I think. This versions fabric feels thinner, maybe smoother but I would have preferred the older fabric. But, all that said, buy it, even if you have too many other bags because this is the one you need for a minimalistic day out taking pictures.

I have always used Lowepro camera bags and have had some for well over 12 years of intensive use so their durability is unquestionable in my opinion. I purchased this particular model to house my Sony A7III and 24-105 zoom lens. The combination easily slips into the bag and are neither too tight nor too loose. It would also suit a slightly larger DSLR and small zoom lens combination but check the dimensions first (Internals - 16.5 cms x 13 cms x 22 cms deep).The case is made of a shinier material than my previous bags and gives the impression that it has some water resistant qualities but there is a concealed waterproof cover which can be easily be taken out and fitted over the bag in sudden inclement weather.The bag has a zipped pocket on the top cover which has a zipped compartment within. This can hold a couple of spare batteries as well as spare memory cards etc. There is also a zipped pocket on the front of the bag with a meshed pocket within. There is also a useful key clip. This pocket is ideal to store a smart phone but is too small for a mini tablet (iPad mini). The bag comes with an adjustable shoulder strap which is easily detached should you wish to use the belt attachment.All in all I am pleased with my purchase which should give many years of service.

This top loader camera bag holds a Nikon D200 or D500 camera with a good sized lens attached, no problem. I've attached a 16-80 mm f/2.8-4E, a 18-140mm f3.5-5.6, and a 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 to these bodies, and they fit comfortably. It has a pocket in the top that allows you to carry spare batteries, and memory cards, and a nice sized pocket on the front, to carry filters.I do have a few small concerns. One is that there's the ability to have a Velcro compart at the bottom, for extra storage if the lens isn't too big (which beggars the question why's it at the bottom? For stuff you don't use much maybe?). Another is that it's made out of fabric, which isn't a problem, but does make you wonder why they didn't put something more waterproof on the bottom. Finally, the front pocket isn't padded, so I'm not sure how much protection it gives.

I never expected to give a Lowepro bag less than 5 stars.Firstly, the Toploader Zoom 50 is perfect for the reason I bought it; to fit in my carry on luggage with the rest of my stuff for a 5 day trip where a certain budget airline is charging a fortune for hold luggage. So, this bag is the reason I'll have enough clothes to wear while I'm away.Secondly, the bag itself, the bit where the camera goes, is generally good Lowepro quality and holds my full frame DSLR and 24-120mm f4 lens well. I feel satisfied that it's well protected.Why I've dropped a star.The main zip, or zips, on the top feel cheap. I struggle to open the top by just unzipping with one hand. I find I need to hold the top of the bag tight with one hand in order to open it with the other. This may be down to the top opening design of the bag, but still, it's a little awkward and slows down the whole process of getting the camera out.The front pocket lacks any kind of padding. This is fine for me as I pad it out with a substantial lens cloth. Still, it would have been nice to have a little padding. The zip here also feels cheap.The strap is cheap and nasty, in my opinion. This is fine for saving on space, if like me you need to put this inside another bag and have very limited space, but I can see myself looking for a better strap in the future.Apart from these few negatives, this is still a very handy bag if you just want to take one camera and lens with you.

For protecting optical equipment we have had Billingham, Tamrac, Vanguard, Pacsafe and a few more lesser known brands but of all the brands, we have Lowepro bags the most in the past 40 years. Previous Nikon we used Canon 1D series with 28-300L. This combination required the Lowepro Toploader 75. The 75 was not much longer but deeper. It lasted well. MOst of the time it was used with the chest harness - great for walking on hills to have the camera nearly ready but not a strain on the neck or arms.The Nikon D750 provided the same level of picture quality at full frame but body and lenses have been smaller so we were able to downsize the Lowepro cases also. This Toploader 55 also has D rings for using a chest harness and the whole thing is smaller in bulk. The best thing with Lowepro is the resilience of the padding used inside the case; guess must be closed cell foam. Some of the cheaper cases don't offer the same level or protection or use open cell foam. When you are wearing £3000 on your chest, you would want to protect the kit ( and yourself) from loose rocks inadvertently kicked off by the walker above.

I bought this zoom bag as an alternative to carrying all my kit when I want to travel light. This bag will accommodate my Nikon D7100 & battery grip with a Nikon 18-140 mm VR lens attached in the main compartment. In the top pocket underneath the lid I keep a couple of spare SD cards and a lens cleaning cloth. In the large front pocket I keep a full set of Cokin ND filters, a Cokin filter holder, a Hoya polarising filter and a remote release unit. The Lowepro Toploader Zoom 55 AW II sits very comfortably across the body or over one shoulder, with the weight being evenly distributed. I've recently bought two Lowepro 8cm x 12cm lens pouches which attach to the side of the bag, allowing me to carry my Sigma 10-20mm and Nikon 70-210mm lenses. To help distribute the weight better I've also added a Lowepro utility belt, enabling the whole set up to be used as a belt pack. As usual, the Lowepro Toploader Zoom 55 AW II is built to this company's high standards and I have no hesitation in recommending it to others.