Rare Canon 50mm f/1 Samples

[Kayaker72]

Nope, not me. My latest photography splurge was the Tamrac Expedition 8x 5588.

Now I can happily fit two gripped bodies and seven lenses into the same bag (before it required two bags).

Sean,

How do you like the Tamrac? I almost bought one a couple years ago when I settled in on the Fastpack 350. One of the reasons I didn't get one is that no one on this forum had recommended Tamrac (as I recall).

Brant

[Sean Setters]

Sean,

How do you like the Tamrac? I almost bought one a couple years ago when I settled in on the Fastpack 350. One of the reasons I didn't get one is that no one on this forum had recommended Tamrac (as I recall).

Brant

I really like it for my specific needs. However, keep in mind I'm not a avid backpacker, hiker, or adventure person. I honestly don't think I'll ever be carrying this pack for longer than 1/8 mile at any time. Therefore, I can't (and probably will never be able to) comment on the durability and overall comfort of the pack.

Previously, when my gear was split between two backpacks, I would typically pack one with what I thought I'd need and leave the other bag in the car. I viewed the other bag as a "back-up" kit. That said, I often found myself wanting to use a lens that was packed in away in the other bag. Granted, it probably wasn't very far of a hike to the car. Nonetheless, I usually played the lazy card and kept shooting with what I had at hand.

Consolidating the equipment into one pack leaves me with no excuses. Whenever I think another lens will work better, I have it right at hand.

Having used it for a little while now, my impression is that it isn't really designed to carry camera equipment and hiking essentials--it's designed to carry lots camera gear, and do it well. But that's exactly what I use it for...

[Busted Knuckles]

I really like the paper thin DOF and the seperation from the background. I agree it screems for portrait work.