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Has anyone ever rented a lens? If so how did you like the experience and where did you rent the lens from?
I'm photographing my best friends wedding in April and would like to use a wide angle lens for some of the shots, but I'm not able to buy a lens.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 01-26-2011, 04:50 PM
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lensrentals.com is the only place that I've rented from. They have excellent customer service and great reseller.com rating.
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Just a hint rent the lens a week early so you can learn the best way to use it.
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I use lensrentals.com, too, and I absolutely love it.
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Thanks for the suggestions! I'll be checking lensrentals.com for sure!
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Thanks for the suggestions! I'll be checking lensrentals.com for sure!
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I've used Borrowed lenses in the SF Bay area many times... I love to be able to rent lenses I wouldn't be able to buy otherwise. Great experience.
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I used Borrowlenses.com when I went to California. Totally satisfied with the experience.
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I used Borrowlenses.com when I went to California. Totally satisfied with the experience.
i have rented gear from them as well few times. great guys.
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Old 02-02-2011, 11:38 AM
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One of my friends used borrowlenses.com too. He used their services on his trip to South Africa (he lives in the SF Bay Area). He paid $150 last year for a Canon 300mm f/4 IS USM for two weeks rental, including insurance and FedEx to/from South Africa!! Needless to say he found them great value for money. Good luck!
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