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Apr 1, 2022 23:42:58   #
DI Seller Loc: Knoxville, TN
 
I’m looking to rent either a DSLR or a mirrorless camera and lens. Who are the most reputable outfits to deal with? Many thanks for your wonderful input and I hope everyone is well just stay

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Apr 1, 2022 23:51:39   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
LensRental is a good one.

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Apr 1, 2022 23:59:35   #
wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
 
DI Seller wrote:
I’m looking to rent either a DSLR or a mirrorless camera and lens. Who are the most reputable outfits to deal with? Many thanks for your wonderful input and I hope everyone is well just stay


LensRental

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Apr 2, 2022 01:11:12   #
ricardo00
 
The other major one is Borrow Lenses. Not sure if one is better than the other, you might just check the two and sees which offers a better price. If you sign up for Borrow Lenses, they occasionally have deals, so if you are flexible on when you need it, you can often get some discount.

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Apr 2, 2022 07:42:17   #
rcorne001 Loc: Cary, NC
 
Another vote for lensrental

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Apr 2, 2022 09:05:14   #
donphotog
 
Lens rentals is excellent (www.lensrentals.com) Have used them numerous times to try out new equipment. Excellent service

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Apr 2, 2022 09:09:33   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
Lens rental for me.

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Apr 2, 2022 10:07:38   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
Actually, I think if someone refers you with “Lenrentals,” you both should get $25 off….

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Apr 2, 2022 10:43:01   #
Buckeye Loc: Dayton, OH.
 
I have been using Lens Giant and been very satisfied.

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Apr 2, 2022 14:09:12   #
Sergey
 
I rented from BorrowLenses a few times. No problems, good experience.

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Apr 2, 2022 17:37:28   #
DrDrake Loc: Greensboro NC
 
Lenrentals for me I have use then on
several occasions.

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Apr 2, 2022 17:56:55   #
ricardo00
 
For fun, I tried to compare prices for Lens Rentals and Borrow Lenses (which I have used twice). Looks like the prices are essentially the same though Lens Rentals appears to charge for the shipping whereas Borrow Lenses provides free UPS shipping on rentals above $149? Also has 20% off for new customers. Not sure if insurance costs are the same. Of course, if one doesn't have what wants (ie. availability, etc), that would tip the equation.
PS. I have no connection to either company, and have contemplated using Lens Rentals since they seem to have more Olympus gear which I was interested in trying.

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Apr 3, 2022 12:54:01   #
MDI Mainer
 
In addition to the internet sources, some markets will have a sizeable retailer who also rents gear. I know Hunt's does this in New England.

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Apr 3, 2022 14:45:23   #
Buckeye Loc: Dayton, OH.
 
I'm pretty sure Procam in Cincinnati rents equipment.

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Apr 4, 2022 15:44:14   #
ricardo00
 
Most camera stores (at least in California) have much less gear to rent and charge a much higher rate. For example, my camera store charges more than twice what Borrow Lenses charges for a D500 per day. Plus they don't have a Z 100-400mm lens, which I was interested in trying.

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