Oh crap, lense problem - anyone in the PH Clud able to help?

[trackdemon]

Through a combination of stupidity, tiredness & a powercut which robbed me of the ability to see(!) I managed to bend my 12-24 Nikor last night........ wouldn't be a major problem if I wasn't due to fly to Barcelona for a shoot imminently - a Fixation repair special otherwise.

So I've come begging to the PH camera crew to see if anyone has a Nikon AF mount wide angle zoom with 77mm filter thread which I could borrow for a couple of days in exchange for; well, whatever you want really - wine, beer, whisky, free photoshoot! I'm in Essex 10mins from Dartford Bridge so can drive anywhere not too far away.

[e-mail]

[Scho]

trackdemon said:

Through a combination of stupidity, tiredness & a powercut which robbed me of the ability to see(!) I managed to bend my 12-24 Nikor last night........ wouldn't be a major problem if I wasn't due to fly to Barcelona for a shoot imminently - a Fixation repair special otherwise.

So I've come begging to the PH camera crew to see if anyone has a Nikon AF mount wide angle zoom with 77mm filter thread which I could borrow for a couple of days in exchange for; well, whatever you want really - wine, beer, whisky, free photoshoot! I'm in Essex 10mins from Dartford Bridge so can drive anywhere not too far away.

[e-mail]

bugger,

if you can't borrow try rental?

calumet?

[trackdemon]

Scho said:

trackdemon said:

Through a combination of stupidity, tiredness & a powercut which robbed me of the ability to see(!) I managed to bend my 12-24 Nikor last night........ wouldn't be a major problem if I wasn't due to fly to Barcelona for a shoot imminently - a Fixation repair special otherwise.

So I've come begging to the PH camera crew to see if anyone has a Nikon AF mount wide angle zoom with 77mm filter thread which I could borrow for a couple of days in exchange for; well, whatever you want really - wine, beer, whisky, free photoshoot! I'm in Essex 10mins from Dartford Bridge so can drive anywhere not too far away.

[e-mail]

bugger,

if you can't borrow try rental?

calumet?

Yeah thats where I may end up - expensive & unfortunately both Calumet & Fixation mean a trip into Central London in the middle of the day which I dont really have time for I'd rather send a nice bottle of plonk a PHer's way if they have a lense they can manage without for a couple of days.

[GetCarter]

O/T Did Mrs Ted arrive?

[trackdemon]

GetCarter said:

O/T Did Mrs Ted arrive?

Oh yes, meant to send a mail to confirm for you Steve.... she's tucked away in the kitbag ready for Barcelona (hopeful) sunshine

[Dogsey]

Lensesforhire.co.uk have:

Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 G IF-ED

Sigma/N 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 D IF-ED

Tamron/N SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (IF)

Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8 G IF-ED

All in stock, don't know if any of those are any use for you.

Edited by Dogsey on Tuesday 24th February 14:26

[CivicMan]

I have a Nikon fit Sigma 10-20, has a 77mm filter ring..... how soon do you need it??

[_dobbo_]

You're welcome to my Sigma 10-20, but I'm not sure how I'd get it to you - presumably CivicMan is a bit closer to your neck of the woods.

[trackdemon]

_dobbo_ said:

You're welcome to my Sigma 10-20, but I'm not sure how I'd get it to you - presumably CivicMan is a bit closer to your neck of the woods.

Haha not really Ben, but hopefully the wonders of the Royal Mail special delivery will do the trick. Many thanks to CivicMan!!

[Simpo Two]

Will a DX lens do? You can borrow my Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8 (near Colchester) but if you prang it I want a new one!

[beano500]

Damn - I was in Chingford today, too, otherwise Stanmore tomorrow. You could have a 17-35mm off me for a few days - let us know, by PM if needed.

[trackdemon]

Many thanks for the offers guys, but ideally I needed something a bit wider (rigshots!)... luckily Mr Civicman has kindly popped his 10-20 in the post for me to borrow. TBH I'm interested to see how it holds up compared to my 12-24!!