Sunday, March 30, 2008

Lens Rentals

This is kindof a personal post for me, I'm looking into renting a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS lens before I run out and purchase one for $2k. So, I'm looking for the best price and I plan to test it over my upcoming vacation (in a few months). But I figured the prices are probably similar for other lenses, and at the very least I could compile a list of places for people to go if they want to rent a lens, so I figured I'd post it here...

Calumet Photo (local):

  • Reservations accepted
  • Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS = $120 for 1 week
  • 1.4 X teleconverter is $33 for 1 week
  • 2 X teleconverter is $33 for 1 week
  • $186 total for the week + $ ? tax? = $? (if there's tax and it's 8%, it'd be $200.88)

RentGlass.com:
  • No reservations, first come first served
  • Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS = $54 for 1 week
  • 1.4 X teleconverter is $17 for 1 week
  • 2 X teleconverter is $17 for 1 week
  • $71 total for the week + $30.80 shipping = $101.80
LensRentals.com
  • Reservations can be made through the "Special Instructions" box at checkout and you'll receive confirmation about whether it is available on that date via email.
  • Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS = $59
  • 1.4 X teleconverter is $22 for 1 week
  • 2 X teleconverter is $22 for 1 week
  • $103 total for the week + $54 shipping = $157
Ziplens.com
  • Reservations can be made by making note of the dates needed at checkout and you'll receive confirmation about whether it is available at that time via email.
  • Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS = $60
  • 1.4 X teleconverter is $25 for 1 week
  • 2 X teleconverter is $25 for 1 week
  • $110 total for the week + $35.80 shipping = $145.80
...to be continued.

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