Whether you're a wildlife photographer or a sports photographer, you need a bag that's designed for your long lens, rather than just takes a long lens, and the Alta Sky Series is rapidly becoming the go to solution.
Why Alta Sky?
There are five key reasons why the Alta Sky Series is ideal:
#1 A Range of bags for pretty much any lens
Long lenses come is a huge range of sizes and this means offering a range of sizes to match the lenses available, from a smaller APSC lens like the SONY 100-400mm F4.5 GM OOS to a monster CANON RF 1200mm F8L IS USM and Vanguard now offers six options to choose from.
#2 Long lens and additional lenses
If you’re hiking longer distances, you don’t want to miss a stunning sunset or sublime macro shot, and every Alta Sky allows you to carry additional lenses, except the Alta Sky 66 allows you to do this.
#3 Easy access
All models include a long compartment with solid dividers and an extra wide top access so it’s easy to pack and remove your camera with the long lens hand hood attached.
#4 Protection
The Alta Sky is designed to be tough with a 1000D polyester exterior and outstanding padding to protect your valuable kit.
#5 Comfort
The harness system is designed to carry large loads in comfort over extended hikes, keeping you as fresh as possible for your photoshoot.
Models Available?
While there may be a few legacy models that were originally designed for landscape photographers on the market, there are now six models available in the series for long lenses:
Alta Sky 42
- IATA hand luggage compatible
- 17 litre backpack
- Designed for ASPC/smaller full frame kits
- Camera/Lens up to 47cm long
- Camera/Lens up to 15cm deep
- Up to 4 additional lenses
- Full size tripod holder
- Fits a 13” tablet (no laptop)
Alta Sky 52
- IATA hand luggage compatible
- 20 litres
- Designed for ASPC/smaller full frame kits
- Camera/Lens up to 48cm long
- Camera/Lens up to 15cm deep
- Up to 5 additional lenses
- Full size tripod holder
- Fits a 16” laptop
Alta Sky 62
- 24 litres
- Designed for full frame kits with up to a 600mm lens
- Camera/Lens up to 51.5cm long
- Camera/Lens up to 16.5cm deep
- Up to 7 additional lenses
- Full size tripod holder
- Fits a 16” laptop
Alta Sky 66
- 30 litres
- Designed for full frame kits with up to an 800mm lens
- Camera/Lens up to 56cm long
- Camera/Lens up to 24cm deep
- No additional lenses
- Full size tripod holder
- Fits a 11” tablet (no laptop)
Alta Sky 68
- 34 litres
- Designed for pro full frame kits with up to 800mm lens
- Camera/Lens up to 56cm long
- Camera/Lens up to 18cm deep
- Up to 7 additional lenses
- Full size tripod holder
- Fits a 16” laptop
Alta Sky 69
- 49 litres
- Designed for pro full frame kits with up to 1200mm lens
- Camera/Lens up to 65cm long
- Camera/Lens up to 20cm deep
- Up to 8 additional lenses
- Full size tripod holder
- Fits a 17” laptop
In the longer product descriptions, we suggest the best fit long lenses, and you can click here to see a leaflet that covers the range.
So if you have a long lens, you need a bag that’s designed for that. With an interior designed specifically for long lenses (and additional lenses), extra wide and easy access, protection that is second to none and a comfortable harness system for the most arduous trek, Vanguard’s Alta Sky Series should definitely be on your radar.
Contact any of Vanguard UK's authorised dealers and we're sure they'll be able to help out, or us at info@vanguard world.co.uk