Lens Rentals

[MudHog]

Has anybody seen this or actually had dealings with this company/website?

http://www.lensrentals.com/

Can rent Nikon and Canon lenses.

Example:
Canon 100mm-400mm f4.5-5.6 is $66 for (1) week and insurance.
Canon 300m f2.8 is $199 for (1) week and insurance.

[shelbydanieldotsmugmugdot]

Never rented from them, but I know the owner Roger is a top notch guy. He used to be a member of a photo club there in Memphis and I met him through the internet. He's a regular on fredmiranda.com as well, and I've never heard anything but good stuff from people who rented from them. They're located in Memphis for local pick up if necessary.

[shelbydanieldotsmugmugdot]

Oh yeah, also, do yourself a favor and don't rent or borrow a 300 or 400 2.8

You'll drive yourself crazy figuring out how to buy one

[MudHog]

Oh yeah, also, do yourself a favor and don't rent or borrow a 300 or 400 2.8

You'll drive yourself crazy figuring out how to buy one

I really see where that is very possible.

It would be nice to use an expensive lense for a little while and return it. Unless your doing photography every day, a large expensive lense likely isn't worth the money.

[redbanks]

I have used them 2x and have no complaints. I haven't met Roger, but i have spoken with him a few times on the phone and met a few of his staff. I chose to pick up the lenses and they made it easy and let me pick it up at the Semmes Murphy Clinic instead of driving to G'town Pkwy. I also know a friend that rented a 5D and 3 lenses for a project and he cut him a deal. Renting a lens is well worth it if you are trying to decide between a few lenses or don't have the capital to purchase the one you want.

In fact, I am thinking of renting a lens or two for this weekend trip to OB...if I could just find out if I got that darn photopass.