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Offline Poppa Dom

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Want to hire a lens before you buy?
« on: July 12, 2010, 07:55:34 pm »
If like me you are a stickler for quality and would relish the prospect of trying out a lens for a few days before committing yourself to a purchase then take a look at http://www.lenspimp.com/ - competitive hire rates for all those lens you would love to have in your kitbag but funds say otherwise. Great way of trying out a lens you may be after for relatively little outlay. Not bad when you may be considering at £1-2k lens. Please note that this service is currently only available for Canon/Nikon lenses.

Just got wind of this via a facebook add but thought it may be of interest to some folk on here  :happy2:

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Re: Want to hire a lens before you buy?
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2010, 07:57:53 pm »
They don't do my flavour  :sad1:

Good for people to try before buying though :happy2:
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Re: Want to hire a lens before you buy?
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2010, 08:02:10 pm »
I know  :sad1: - have modified the initial post to reflect Nikon/Canon.
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Re: Want to hire a lens before you buy?
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2010, 08:03:29 pm »
they should sell the lenses and give you the rental amount back if you buy!
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Re: Want to hire a lens before you buy?
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2010, 10:09:39 pm »
Calumet do lens hire also

i rented a 70 -200mm 2.8 from them for £48 daily rate this lot want £63 for 7 days which is pretty good!
« Last Edit: July 12, 2010, 10:11:50 pm by scotta »
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Re: Want to hire a lens before you buy?
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2010, 10:53:15 am »
Theres also these guys, Canon and Nikon only at the mo, but the prices didn't look that bad to me - 7 days of hire, postage too and fro, and insurance.
http://www.lensesforhire.co.uk/

Haven't tried them yet, but quite tempted...
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Re: Want to hire a lens before you buy?
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2010, 12:04:02 pm »
Good idea that, might give those a try  :happy2:
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