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09/12/2006 11:21:38 PM · #1 |
I just Stumbled across www.rentglass.com.
Has anyone used them? Is this a good deal or not?
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09/12/2006 11:36:15 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by BakerBug:
I just Stumbled across www.rentglass.com.
Has anyone used them? Is this a good deal or not? |
Interesting, I did not think about renting an equipment :) but its really good to know!!! I would appriciate if someone could post his/her experience with renting an equipment from any where not just from this site. |
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09/12/2006 11:44:07 PM · #3 |
| Well, just looking at the site, I see that there are are like 4 lenses in stock. And at that, a lot of local shops rent out lenses/cameras for about the same price - that might be a better option. |
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09/13/2006 12:21:10 AM · #4 |
Well, I have never used a rent service so I don't really know..
My opinion on the matter though even though the site looks trustable, I would still call before sending payments..
Also if you are renting and say you wanted a lense for even just 6 to 8 weeks then by the time you add shipping you could save up enough for a decent lense that would be your own.. Think about it, where do you want to spend your money: rent or own????
Focal Length Equivalent Focal length on 35mm full-frame Aperture Range USM* Filter Size Estimated Price Lens Mount Distance Scale
17-40 [27-64] 4 Yes 77mm (or rear gel) $800 Metal Yes
18-55 [29-88] 3.5-5.6 No 58mm $100 - with 300D Plastic No
20-35 [32-56] 3.5-4.5 Yes 77mm $370 Metal Yes
24-85 [38-136] 3.5-4.5 Yes 67mm $310 Metal Yes
28-105 [45-168] 3.5-4.5 Yes 58mm $220 Metal Yes
28-135 [45-216] 3.5-5.6 Yes 72mm $400 Metal Yes
55-200 [88-320] 4.5-5.6 Yes - micro USM (no FTM) 52mm Plastic No
75-300 [120-480] 4-5.6 Choice (no FTM) 58mm $140-$390 Metal No
100-300 [160-480] 4.5-5.6 Yes 58mm $270 Metal Yes
50 [80] 1.8 No 52mm $70 Plastic No
70-200 [112-320] 4 Yes 67mm $550 Metal Yes
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09/17/2006 08:50:28 PM · #5 |
I think its a good idea to rent a glass first, use it, see performace and the photo quality, buy it if satisfied. what do you think?
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09/17/2006 08:54:05 PM · #6 |
| Absolutely Trustable. I rented the 70-200mm as well as a 1.5x converter from them. Ordering and the shipping was fast and flawless. If there are any problems/delays at all they will call you; very courteous people. |
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09/17/2006 11:11:18 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by peterish:
Absolutely Trustable. I rented the 70-200mm as well as a 1.5x converter from them. Ordering and the shipping was fast and flawless. If there are any problems/delays at all they will call you; very courteous people. |
Thanks for the feedback! Do you know if their stock is always so low? Almost everything they offer is out of stock. :-/ |
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09/18/2006 10:09:37 PM · #8 |
| Yeah their stock has always been on the fringe of nonexistence; I think they must have like 1 of each product. If there's something you want, sign up for the email notification; it might be unreliable though, so check the website OFTEN. |
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10/17/2006 06:24:17 PM · #9 |
Here is another option for renting...
//www.photolensrental.com
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10/20/2006 06:46:33 PM · #10 |
Well I'm finally going to try this service. I rented the 100-400 just a few minutes ago, will see how long it takes to get here, and will report on the eqiupment itself. I wanted to try this lens out to see if its good enough for what I want it for.
MattO
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10/20/2006 06:54:40 PM · #11 |
I have never used them, but many photographers that I admire and trust on another forum use rentglass.com all the time.
Enjoy playing with different equipment!
Liza |
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