Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

This bag is almost, almost perfect. Great style and professional quality. However, it will definitely not fit 2 camera bodies plus all the necessary lenses. One camera body plus 2 large lenses (80-200mm and 17-35mm), plus 2 smaller lenses (50 and 85mm) and flash will fit fine in the main compartment. However, the standard dividers provided with this bag are totally inadequate and useless to separate and secure all the lenses. Now, I have to contact the manufacturer and see if I could have custom dividers made in order to adequately protect my lenses.
The top, side and front pockets are spacious and will hold all the requisite accessories such as filters, films, covers, cables, batteries, memory cards, manuals etc.

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

I've used Tenba bags for years. They were always made very well, with the photographer in mind. The "Black-Label" bags are a premium line of Tenba bags. They are made of ballistic nylon, have a double-top, and a ridgid bottom. They wear like iron.

Tenba is one brand that actually improves the quality, design and materials over the years, rather than making them cheaper and charging more.

It's my #1 brand of bags, packs and roller cases for over 20 years.

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

If you are looking for the Perfect Camera bag (as many are) unfortunately keep looking. The Tenba black label comes close but their are still a few grievances.

Certainly a quality made bag. The ballistic nylon is very tough and overall well constructed. The bag when fully packed still remains quite compact, All compartments are easily accessable even under full load. The accessories compartments are Slim yet very roomy and excellent for cleaning supplies, brackets and manuals however the two side pockets are unpadded and using them for lenses or expensive flashes would be foolish.

Although Build quality overall is excellent, I did unfortunately manage to tear the stitching on the zipper protection flap on the the inside of the bag, Not a problem but given the build quality of the rest of the bag I expected better.
Secondly there is no built in Weather cover. This just bemused me. Given that this is meant to be the top of the line In a quality range of Tenba bags the omission of a pretty standard thing like a weather cover is ridiculous(this is primarily the reason for only 4 stars)I have only used the bag in light rain for a few minutes and I must say the weather resistancy of the Outer skin held up fine under those conditions However It is unknown how much weather the bag can withstand and without the peace of mind of having a dedicated protector I wont be taking this bag out in a storm that is for sure.

I manage to fit my entire Stills kit into the bag.
5dmkII
Battery Grip
70-200mm II
24-70mm
12-24mm
+ Filter sets
+ accessories

It took considerable time to work out how to lay the lenses out to ensure everything is properly protected, Unfortunately the bag is not quite deep enough to have the 70-200 attached to the body standing vertically. I have layed the bag out to ensure that no matter the lens connected to the body all three will fit in the bag. The Cutouts provided are limited in their configuration style so I was forced to use a spare insert from a previous bag to ensure I had a usable setup, A few gender changing strips of female velcro proved helpful also. I still have room in a lower compartment for a small prime lens to live if need be in future.

When fully loaded the Bag becomes very heavy, If you are traveling any further then a Kilometer or so the bag becomes a burden. Alot of weight is put onto one shoulder despite the adequately padded strap. Short distances however are no problem and the bag sits well balanced on the hip.

Overall It is a very well made stylish bag However the eternal quest for a One bag to rule them all continues.

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

Bag was the exact size I was hoping. Able to fit all my gear in it: T1i Canon body, Canon 50mm 1.4, Canon 24-70 F2.8, Speedlite 430 EX and an EF 80-200. Plenty of room for chargers, batteries, pockets on the side and top.

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

Works great as a small run bag for camera assistants. It's square and well padded, fairly light and balanced, top flap keeps rain and dust out. Can tuck a rain cover between the handle straps, prob won't fit a changing tent though. Good alternative to a small Arri bag. Will also just fit a fully stripped Red One body for air travel carry on and fit under a seat on the plane.

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

Can easily fit D700 Body, 70-200 f2.8 Nikkor Lens, 24-120 Nikkor Lens, 16-28mm f2.8 Tokina Lens, Nikon SB900 Flash.

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

I love this large shoulder bag. The flexible dividers can be positioned in ways that fit your cameras and lenses. The bag has pockets and pouches everywhere that enable you to organize and separate lens filters, extra batteries, memory cards, USB cables and other accessories. But most of all, I like it because it holds a lot of gear and yet doesn't feel or look bulky.

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

Great medium sized bag for traveling.
Easy access for standing your lenses upright. The side compartments are large enough for many gadgets.

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

The build quality is excellent as are the parts used. As a pro photographer I was expecting a larger size. It may be large for a point and shoot but I carry two 1 series Canons for work that do not fit. Pro lenses do not fit either. The end pockets won't hold much as they are small. The bag will last forever but you need to use small cameras and lenses in order for the bag to be really useful.

Comments about Tenba Black Label Shoulder Bag, Large:

A well desined bag,Fits my Nikon pro camera and 3 lenes,and flash with ease.Lots of room for gadgets,cables,filters,etc. Tuff rip stop material used,Easy to use,Easy to carry.