Camera lens rental

[The Moose]

does anyone know of anywhere I can rent specialist camera lenses from (preferably canon)? I don't really fancy buying a whole load when I only need them for a few shots. Do any of the high street stores do it? Online would be ok too I guess...????

[Dogsey]

I've seen these guys recommended here before:

http://www.lensesforhire.co.uk/index.asp

Although I have no personal experience of them. (I just bookmarked it for future reference).

[crmcatee]

I've used Fixation in the past and not had any problems.

Fixation UK

[Shadytree]

crmcatee said:

I've used Fixation in the past and not had any problems.

Fixation UK

Those rental rates for big lenses look very good.
£180 a week for a EF400mm f2.8, Calumet want over £500/ week

Have I miss read that or something ?

[crmcatee]

!0% insurance and VAT on top.

You'll have to leave them with a swipe of your card (for charging purposes in case you forget to return the lens).

I took out a 28-300 over a long weekend (Le Mans) a few years ago and was £70 so your price sounds about right.

[CVP]

I've used Fixation for lens rental and their sensor cleaning. It's a no-nonsense outfit that has been around a long long time, mainly serving the woking pros. As such the kit might not be cosmetically 100% as it gets a hard life but it works 100%, the selection is good and they don't mess you around.

Chris

Edited by CVP on Tuesday 24th June 14:19

[dapprman]

I used to work right by the old Fixation (though I think they moved pre 2001 when I started working in Vauxhall). Colleagues of mine from back then used them quite happilly.
I also know from a friend that if you're after a lens they do not presently lease then they will look in to purchasing it, however your rentals costs will be high.