Kata KT PL-A-18 Pro-Light Access-18 Holster Reviews

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Specifically, the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S can fit in the large pocket if you remove the hood and tripod foot. The review stating that the side pocket could not fit this lens almost lead me not to buy this bag, so I thought I'd post a video of how to get the lens to fit in case it is relevant to other buyers.

Frankly, the 70-200 fits in the main compartment with hood and tripod foot attached to a D800, so I think this is how I'll carry it most often -I use a RapidStrap, so the tripod foot is pretty much necessary to balance it correctly. The Nikon 24-70 can fit in the large side pocket at the same time, easily.

Sorry about the volume level on the video, but I think you can see everything necessary. :)

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I recently bought this quick access Kata bag and I am extremely satisfied! It holds my Canon 60D with battery grip and a 70-300mm IS USM lens attached with no problem. In the larger side compartment I can fit my 70-300mm lens perfectly when not in use. I also carry my 18-135mm IS lens so I can switch back and forth both lenses when needed. In the other but smaller side compartment, I carry a battery charger, cleaning lens pen, small flash light or my Canon G11. The element cover fits perfectly and the shoulder strap fits comfortably. My gear is well protected and I carry it everywhere I go. I highly recommend this product when you want to carry your basic photography equipment.

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I was looking for a holster-style bag for me to carry my Canon 6D plus battery grip, my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L, and perhaps a small lens (50mm, Lensbaby, etc.). I have a sling bag that worked well for my old T2i, but was a bit small for the bulkier 6D. I looked at ThinkTank as well as some other companies before coming across Kata, a brand I had not heard of. Despite having few reviews, I liked what I saw and decided to take a chance.

I am very happy with the Access-18. It holds the pro-size body (6D + grip) perfectly and handles the 70-200mm with the hood reversed, which is just fine for me. The bottom does expand to accommodate the hood in position, but the bag would then not sit up properly. The d-rings for the strap are both on the body-side of the bag. This causes cross-body carrying to be more comfortable than same-side carrying. Same-side isn't awful, just a tiny bit awkward.

There is a small mesh pocket on the inside that could hold a lens cap while shooting or some business cards. On the outside sides, there are two pockets. Currently, the smaller one holds my body cap/lens end cap plus the weather cover (reversible rain (black) and sun (silver)). The larger one holds my second lens (Nifty Fifty or Lensbaby Composer), but could easily hold a flash or even a 24-70 L.

The bag itself is very light, which is nice when the equipment is heavy enough. While the zippers are not as nice as ThinkTank's, the bag as a whole is certainly worth owning.

I contacted customer service regarding the difference between the Access PL-18 and the PL-17 and they did a great job in responding in a timely fashion (sent at 5pm ET, response at 9:30am ET the next day). For what it is worth, "the 18 is replacing the 17. The 18 has a wider interior dimension to accommodate professional DSLR's or DSLR's with accessory battery grips."

I highly recommend this for both regular and pro-size bodies and those shooters that are looking for a light weight, quality bag to carry a lens or two.

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Pros...able to hold my 70-200 easily and room for a mixture of my 50prime, 18-135, WA &/or fisheye. Like the ability to extend the bottom for additional lenses...but be sure to put additional protection at the bottom since its not padded.

Cons....as a shorter lens carrier, my trusty 18-135, the camera (Nikon D80) sinks to the bottom, since its 1 open space, unlike my Lowepro TZ2 toploader which has velcro to support the camera, so I put in a velcro insert to hold the camera higher and it seems to work well and I have room for an additional lens on the bottom. This is the only negative I see.

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I always want to travel light without carry huge bag with my camera gears. I did some research and found out this KATA holster fits my need and so as design. I have Nikon d7000 along with 18mm-200mm lens and 70-200mmm. The KATA website clear state the side pocket will fits 70-200mm, wrong!! it doesn't fits at all. I have tried any possibility to make my lens stay in, but there is no way to close the zipper. I also have Nikon SB-800 flash light, and hopping to fit on other side of smaller pocket, it also doesn't fit at all. This is a well made and good design bag, but no way to fit longer lens to either side pocket unless you have shorter 70-200mm lens from other brand, definitely not Nikon.