alec_myers Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I'd like to hire the f/1.8 200mm EF Lens for a week in October, in London - can provide bona fides, deposit etc - does anyone have one available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickwhite Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Try Calumetphoto.co.uk - they have three London stores that all do rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alec_myers Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 It's a fairly specialist lens, having been discontinued by Canon some years ago. Calumet have never heard of it (bless'em, they do try, don't they?) so I was hoping a photo.net individual might be able to help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotograf Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I see them all the time on EBAY averaging around $3,500.00 used. Of course, you have to buy the lens since EBAY is an auction house. Never seen them in any camera store for rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alec_myers Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 None on sale on Ebay at the moment. Besides, I don't really want to spend $4k dollars plus shipping and tax for a one week hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotograf Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 There are currently three auctions available. But, if you're not willing to buy the lens- I guess you're just outta luck. I've never seen this lens for rental anywhere, although that doesn't mean you can't find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickwhite Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I could only find two on ebay (via Google) - and one of those has already gone! Maybe you could buy one and then resell it after your trip? - who knows you may even make a profit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotograf Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Another thing, is if you can rent that lens you WILL have to fork out a few thousand as a deposit. BTW, why do you need that particular lens? What were you considering shooting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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