MR JAN GEAR Lens Carrier System, carrying system for long telephoto lenses black

MR JAN GEAR Lens Carrier System, carrying system for long telephoto lenses in black

You know how it is: long telephoto lens, heavy tripod, camera on the front, and after half an hour every movement feels like a small house move. This is exactly where the MR JAN GEAR Lens Carrier System comes in. A carrying system designed specifically for long telephoto lenses that takes the weight off your neck and shifts it to where your body can handle it much more comfortably: in front of your stomach, well balanced, close to your center of gravity.

The Lens Carrier System in black is made to carry long telephoto lenses securely, close to the body and surprisingly comfortably, while keeping your hands free. You can move, observe, react without constantly having to think about where to put the heavy camera–lens combination next. For nature photography, wildlife, sports, birdwatching or when traveling, this is a very pleasant change.

Simple and good! A well thought-out carrying system for long telephoto lenses

The principle is astonishingly simple and precisely for that reason so suitable for everyday use. The MR JAN GEAR Lens Carrier is of lightweight design and allows you to carry your heavy telephoto lens comfortably in front of your stomach. You hook the lens into the carrier, the load is evenly distributed and your hands are free to, for example, use binoculars, operate your phone, change memory cards or simply close your jacket zipper without fearing that the camera will slip out of your hand.

The original idea comes from the French photographer Jean Louis Farjon. MR JAN GEAR has further developed this concept and adapted it to the practical needs of modern outdoor and nature photography. The result is a carrying system for long telephoto lenses that is robust, functional and pleasantly unpretentious. No gimmicks that get on your nerves in the field, but a solution that simply works out there. Or in other words, it does exactly what it is supposed to do without any fuss.

Made in Europe, solid workmanship and practical details

The MR JAN GEAR Lens Carrier System is manufactured in Europe. You notice this in the materials, in the seams, in the small details that only stand out after you have used the piece on a few trips. The carrying system is designed for rough outdoor use, whether in the forest, on the beach, in the stadium or somewhere in the highlands where the wind hits you from the side.

With a weight of about 470 g including protective pouch, the Lens Carrier itself remains pleasantly light. At the same time, it is stable enough to hold long telephoto lenses securely without warping or sagging. The surface is designed so that it can be cleaned easily when mud, dust or salt water come into play. And the black color is unobtrusive, which is definitely an advantage especially in wildlife and birdwatching when you do not want to stand out like a sore thumb.

Developed by photographers for photographers, noticeable in the details

You can tell from the Lens Carrier System that the people behind it themselves work with heavy telephoto lenses. Developed by photographers for photographers means in this case that typical everyday problems have really been taken into account. For example, the question of how to change location quickly without constantly having to unscrew the top-heavy camera–lens combination off the tripod and back onto the tripod.

With the MR JAN GEAR Lens Carrier you can carry the tripod separately and much more lightly over your shoulder, while the heavy telephoto lens hangs securely in the carrying system in front of your stomach. This reduces the strain on your neck and shoulders and makes quick changes of location much more relaxed. Especially at sporting events or when animals suddenly move, this is worth its weight in gold. You are simply ready to shoot again faster instead of wrestling with your gear.

Flexible attachment, compatible with most camera backpacks

The Lens Carrier System can be easily and securely attached to almost all shoulder straps of camera backpacks. So you use what you are already carrying and expand it with a useful carrying system for your telephoto lens. The mounting is designed so that it can be installed quickly without special tools or complicated modifications. A few simple steps and you are done.

If you prefer to go out without a backpack, that is no problem either. The scope of delivery includes a removable X Harness back strap. With this X Harness you can also use the Lens Carrier completely on its own, without having to attach it to a camera backpack. This gives you more freedom in choosing your setup, for example on short trips where you only want to take a camera, telephoto lens and a small pair of binoculars.

Practical front pocket, space for phone, binoculars and small items

There is an integrated front pocket on the front of the Lens Carrier. It is dimensioned so that a phone, a small pair of binoculars or other small items fit in comfortably. Memory cards, batteries, a cleaning cloth, maybe a small notepad – you can store all of this within easy reach without having to take off your backpack every time.

Especially when you are in situations where things have to happen quickly, this front pocket is a small but very useful detail. You reach for it intuitively without thinking and have what you need immediately at hand. No rummaging, no searching, no “Where did I put that again?”. It may sound almost trivial, but in continuous use this is exactly the kind of thing that makes the difference between annoying and pleasant.

Carrying comfort, relief for neck and shoulders

Long telephoto lenses are simply heavy. If you carry them in the classic way on the camera over your shoulder or around your neck, you will feel it very clearly after a short time. The MR JAN GEAR Lens Carrier System shifts this load to your upper body and distributes it more effectively. At first this feels unfamiliar, but after a while it makes perfect sense.

You carry the lens in front of your stomach, close to your body, which reduces leverage and stabilizes your posture. Your hands remain free, your shoulders are relieved and your neck will thank you in the long run. This ergonomic advantage becomes particularly noticeable during long sessions outdoors, during hours of waiting in hides or on photo trips with many changes of location.

Fast changes of location, carrying tripod and telephoto lens separately

A typical scenario: you want to change location together with your tripod because the light is changing or the subject is moving. With the heavy, top-heavy camera–lens combination on top of the tripod, every movement becomes wobbly and exhausting. In addition, the risk of bumping into something or damaging your equipment increases.

With the MR JAN GEAR Lens Carrier System you hang the long telephoto lens securely into the carrier and thereby separate it from the tripod. You can then easily carry the tripod itself over your shoulder without the top-heavy load on top. Everything becomes easier to handle, easier to balance and much more relaxed when you are walking over uneven terrain, along forest paths or up and down stadium steps.

Areas of use, from wildlife to sports photography

The Lens Carrier System plays to its strengths wherever long telephoto lenses are used. In wildlife photography, when you photograph birds or shy animals with long focal lengths. In sports photography, when you are working at the edge of the field with 300 mm, 400 mm or more. On safari, while birdwatching, on the coast with seabirds or in the mountains when you want to bring distant subjects closer.

The system is also interesting for travel and outdoor photography if you do not want to constantly switch between “camera in the backpack” and “camera dangling somewhere”. Your telephoto lens is safely in front of your stomach, you can react quickly and still walk comfortably. It is a bit like switching your gear from “constant compromise mode” to “practically usable, even for longer periods”.

Technical data and scope of delivery, everything important at a glance

The MR JAN GEAR Lens Carrier System weighs about 470 g including protective pouch. This keeps it pleasantly light in relation to the long telephoto lenses it is designed for, without sacrificing stability. The construction is designed to hold heavy lenses securely while remaining comfortable to carry.

The scope of delivery includes a removable X Harness back strap. With this X Harness you can use the Lens Carrier independently of a backpack or use it in addition if you want extra stability. The system can be easily and securely attached to almost all shoulder straps of camera backpacks, so you can continue to use your existing gear.

The integrated front pocket offers space for a phone, a small pair of binoculars or other small items that you want to have quickly at hand when you are out and about. Together with the low weight, the flexible mounting options and the well thought-out ergonomics, this results in a carrying system that has been specially developed for long telephoto lenses and noticeably makes your everyday life as a photographer easier.