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 is a good one.
Another vote for lensrental
Lens rentals is excellent (
www.lensrentals.com) Have used them numerous times to try out new equipment. Excellent service
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….
I have been using Lens Giant and been very satisfied.
I rented from BorrowLenses a few times. No problems, good experience.
Lenrentals for me I have use then on
several occasions.
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.
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.
I'm pretty sure Procam in Cincinnati rents equipment.
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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