Borrowlenses.com?

Candid Arts

Who has heard of this, tried it, used it, loved it, or hated it?

I just recently found out about this, and their rental prices are way cheaper than my local renting place, even including shipping.

So how is the quality of the lenses (really used and rough, or in more like new condition), how is their shipping quality (time/packaging of), and all that other fun good stuff...

They had some killer deals on there and am looking at renting a couple lenses for my three week Alaska trip back home for winter break.

Thanks for any info anyone can give!

ivar

I used them myself, a big

Have a look at: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=70404

cmason

Plus which, they are in ClubSmug!

http://www.smugmug.com/ClubSmug/

BeachBill

They are a Smugmug/DGrin recommended vendor.

In fact, I think at least half of the attendees of the last DGrin Shootout had at least one lens rented from borrowlenses.com (me included!)

heatherfeather

I use them all the time and they work great even with shipping to Alaska.
(that is how I try all my lenses before I buy them...)

Go for it!

LKN Dave

Worked well for me.
I used them, and had a great experience.

Shane422

I rented to lenses for a Yosemite trip from them earlier this year. They were great. I'd happily rent again from Borrowlenses.

Harryb

They are the best that I've dealt with.

Scott_Quier

Gotta chime in here and say that my experience with them has been stellar. Low risk, reasonable cost, quality product - lenses always arrive very well packed (I guess they have a stake in making sure the lenses survive the shipping:D) and looking next to new. There may be a scuff mark on the barrel of the lens, but the glass is pristine and the mechanicals are spot on!

Oh, and no worries about return shipping. It's part of the rental and they include a return shipping label. Just re-pack the lens in the manner you received it, tape up the box, slap on the label, and drop it off - easy stuff.

Candid Arts

heatherfeather wrote:

I use them all the time and they work great even with shipping to Alaska.
(that is how I try all my lenses before I buy them...)

Go for it!

Awesome, I can't wait. I just reserved the Canon 10-22 and Sigma 50-500 for my trip. Going to Anchorage for a week followed by Juneau for two.

SO FREAKIN EXCITED!

heatherfeather

What are you doing in Juneau? Man there is NOTHING there... besides the capitol building and somewhat milder temperatures.

Have a great trip!

Candid Arts

Haha, I was born and raised in Juneau for 23 years...It's mah home.

Anchorage on the other hand..:-/, just going there to see my dad and show my room mate moose, snow, and northern lights. She's never been to Alaska. So hopefully I can get some shooting in while I'm up there. Don't know any where to go though...Any suggestions? I haven't been to Anchortown since I was like 8.