I picked up my RF 200-800 at the Fedex office this afternoon. It was getting late and weather was ugly in Atlanta so I didn't get a chance to test out the lens. Since I couldn't shoot, I decided my first test would be to determine which camera bag would be required for the lens. I have both the Mindhift Backlight 18L & 26l, but the 18L is my go to for most trips including Africa. I love the 100-500 and plan to ease into the 200-800 by taking both lenses on a couple of trips.

In the main compartment of the 18L Photo below:

• R7 + 100-500 w/hood (Note: tripod collar removed)
• R6II + 200-800 w/hood
• RF 24-105 f4 L IS w/hood in case.
• !0x Monocular
• Card Case
• Batteries
• Note - No room for a battery grip and R3 would be a non-starter in the 18L

This would be my shooting configuration with lens/bodies attached.

Not a lot of free space but it does zip even with the 200-800 collar. The 18L would be provide plenty of room if I was only going to carry the 200-800. I would probably use the 18L for local or smaller trips and move to the 26L for longer trips.  The 200-800 definitely takes up a lot of room in the bag.

BTW - I am not a fan of the fixed collars. It is large and tends to get in the way.

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