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Want to try before you buy? Need a special lens for a trip, or special shoot? Check 'em out and "stay tuned."
Great service! And I only live 10 miles south of their physical location in San Mateo, CA -- which makes it really attractive . If it makes anyone feel better, per Google Maps they're located right in downtown San Mateo (not, for example, off in a seedy warehouse district).
I hope to take advantage of their service sometime -- or perhaps even participate in their consignment rental program, where I can consign a lightly-used lens to generate a little income from it.
Canon EOS 7D ........ 24-105 f/4L | 50 f/1.4 | 70-200 f/2.8L IS + 1.4x II TC ........ 580EX
Supported by: Benro C-298 Flexpod tripod, MC96 monopod, Induro PHQ1 head
Also play with: studio strobes, umbrellas, softboxes, ...and a partridge in a pear tree...
Photobug, thanks for looking us up and giving us a thumbs up on the location. Our UPS store where we get our packages shipped to did pick their spot well. In all seriousness, the address you see on the contact page is that of the said UPS store, so please don't show up in person expecting to check out any lenses - you will probably encounter a slightly confused, but very nice UPS store employee - tell Shahade we said hi.
Eric&Susan & claudermilk, we are looking into expanding into the lenses you mention. This will probably happen in a few months. Meanwhile, have you both considered giving Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 a try? It's a pretty amazing lens.
wxwax, thanks for the welcome.
DJ-S1, you found that pretty quickly. Yes, we do offer Smuggers a custom discount deal. Enjoy!
Eric&Susan & claudermilk, we are looking into expanding into the lenses you mention. This will probably happen in a few months. Meanwhile, have you both considered giving Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 a try? It's a pretty amazing lens.
That was the first longer lens I looked at. The 300mm @ f2.8 is very, very tempting, it would be wonderful for my dance shoots. The $2k pricetag brings reality crashing back in. :cry While I really could use it, I think the others I'm looking at for half the price are more feasible. I might just torment myself and rent it for a show in a month though--I'm getting use of a 1Ds Mk II for that, more reach might make up for the loss of crop factor on the 70-200. :uhoh
Just for your interest, the contenders I'm looking at right now are the Canon 100-400, Tamron 200-500, Sigma 50-500, and 100-300 (with addition of a 1.4x TC). Possibly also the Canon 400/5.6L.
Just for your interest, the contenders I'm looking at right now are the Canon 100-400, Tamron 200-500, Sigma 50-500, and 100-300 (with addition of a 1.4x TC). Possibly also the Canon 400/5.6L.
Along with those choices, you might also want to consider the image-stabilized Sigma 80-400 OS f/4.5-5.6 -- $999 at most online retailers (B&H, Adorama, Amazon). I had and loved that lens on my 20D -- only gave it up to get a tele with larger max aperture (f/2.8) for indoor shots. The 80-400's image quality (color/contrast/sharpness) was on a par with Canon "L" glass, to my eyes.
Canon EOS 7D ........ 24-105 f/4L | 50 f/1.4 | 70-200 f/2.8L IS + 1.4x II TC ........ 580EX
Supported by: Benro C-298 Flexpod tripod, MC96 monopod, Induro PHQ1 head
Also play with: studio strobes, umbrellas, softboxes, ...and a partridge in a pear tree...
Chris/Photobug, thanks for the suggestions! I will add them to our growing "Lenses people want, but we don't yet have" list. Let me tell you, it's a big one.
Along with those choices, you might also want to consider the image-stabilized Sigma 80-400 OS f/4.5-5.6 -- $999 at most online retailers (B&H, Adorama, Amazon). I had and loved that lens on my 20D -- only gave it up to get a tele with larger max aperture (f/2.8) for indoor shots. The 80-400's image quality (color/contrast/sharpness) was on a par with Canon "L" glass, to my eyes.
It was on my list, however the stats trailed everything else so I dropped it. Might have to look at it anyway. I know the numbers are getting to the hair-splitting point, but I don't want too long a list of options.
i just rented the canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L is, it should be here next week! i'm considering buying this lens so i wanted to try it out, and it will be great to use for college sports (soccer, field hockey). i'm really excited!
i had several personal emails back and forth with max, and he was awesome. very helpful and polite, he even checked out my website!
So total nub question here, ive never rented glass much less from a website. If i pay for rental of 1 week say it takes 2 days to get to me and then would take 2 days to get back... that mean i only get to keep it in my person for 4days?
i just rented the canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L is, it should be here next week! i'm considering buying this lens so i wanted to try it out, and it will be great to use for college sports (soccer, field hockey). i'm really excited!
i had several personal emails back and forth with max, and he was awesome. very helpful and polite, he even checked out my website!
that's great customer service!
Thanks for the warm words! I am pretty sure you won't be dissapointed with that lens - all of our customers had nothing but good things to say about it.
When will the East Coast store open up so we can have a local pickup too ?
best of luck, it appears to be a great service
Thanks! Well does going to your front door and opening it up for the postman who is coming with your baby count as local pick-up? If so, your wish is already here...
So total nub question here, ive never rented glass much less from a website. If i pay for rental of 1 week say it takes 2 days to get to me and then would take 2 days to get back... that mean i only get to keep it in my person for 4days?
No, we work a little differently (in a much nicer way for you). Our thought process is that if you rented it for a week, you should get a week to play with it. Thus, the shipping time does not count in your rental time and you are not billed for it. So if it takes 4 days round trip to get to you, we front the bill for that and you only pay for the 1 week you keep it.
No, we work a little differently (in a much nicer way for you). Our thought process is that if you rented it for a week, you should get a week to play with it. Thus, the shipping time does not count in your rental time and you are not billed for it. So if it takes 4 days round trip to get to you, we front the bill for that and you only pay for the 1 week you keep it.
Awsome deal, i will be going on a vacation next month and i might just have look u all up. Seeing as how all i have right now is a tamron 28-70 ;( .
Just dunno what i want or what i can even afford now that i had to buy a new car grrr..
I've been looking for a retailer to rent some lenses from you came with good timing.
I travel to San Jose once in a while, I'd like to rent me one of your lenses and then ship it back after I'm done. (or just rent it from here, but its nice to pick it up haha)
Can you cop a Canon MP-e 65mm Macro lens? I'd really like to rent one of them out and go LordV on them little critters.
Give me a PM when you get one or email me, joel[at]pnoise.com. I really appreciate it.
I've been looking for a retailer to rent some lenses from you came with good timing.
I travel to San Jose once in a while, I'd like to rent me one of your lenses and then ship it back after I'm done. (or just rent it from here, but its nice to pick it up haha)
Can you cop a Canon MP-e 65mm Macro lens? I'd really like to rent one of them out and go LordV on them little critters.
Give me a PM when you get one or email me, joel[at]pnoise.com. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for the product suggestion. We will keep that lens in mind and you have been added to the aforementioned list. Keep 'em coming!
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I hope to take advantage of their service sometime -- or perhaps even participate in their consignment rental program, where I can consign a lightly-used lens to generate a little income from it.
Supported by: Benro C-298 Flexpod tripod, MC96 monopod, Induro PHQ1 head
Also play with: studio strobes, umbrellas, softboxes, ...and a partridge in a pear tree...
Photobug, thanks for looking us up and giving us a thumbs up on the location. Our UPS store where we get our packages shipped to did pick their spot well.
Eric&Susan & claudermilk, we are looking into expanding into the lenses you mention. This will probably happen in a few months. Meanwhile, have you both considered giving Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 a try? It's a pretty amazing lens.
wxwax, thanks for the welcome.
DJ-S1, you found that pretty quickly. Yes, we do offer Smuggers a custom discount deal. Enjoy!
Max
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Just for your interest, the contenders I'm looking at right now are the Canon 100-400, Tamron 200-500, Sigma 50-500, and 100-300 (with addition of a 1.4x TC). Possibly also the Canon 400/5.6L.
http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/
Supported by: Benro C-298 Flexpod tripod, MC96 monopod, Induro PHQ1 head
Also play with: studio strobes, umbrellas, softboxes, ...and a partridge in a pear tree...
Seriously, I don't think an Olympus expansion is happening quite yet. We are still trying to round out our Nikon line-up, but please stay tuned!
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It was on my list, however the stats trailed everything else so I dropped it. Might have to look at it anyway. I know the numbers are getting to the hair-splitting point, but I don't want too long a list of options.
http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/
i had several personal emails back and forth with max, and he was awesome. very helpful and polite, he even checked out my website!
that's great customer service!
I would like to second the Olympus requests.
My top 3 would be:
Zuiko 7-14mm- retail is around $1500 so I would love to try it before putting out that money
Zuiko 300mm f2.8
Sigma 300-800
Both of those are in the $$$$ category
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best of luck, it appears to be a great service
Nikon d200w/ grip, 18-70 Nikkor , 85mm 1.8 , 50mm 1.8, tokina 12-24
Nikon n80 w/grip, 28-200 Tamron
Fuji z6900
old school Olympus OMG-1
Sony DSC-H3 point and shoot
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Canon 60D
Tamron 28-75 2.8
Canon 70-200 F4 L IS
Thanks for the warm words! I am pretty sure you won't be dissapointed with that lens - all of our customers had nothing but good things to say about it.
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Wow...more Olympus. Thanks for the feedback. I will add these to my "MOST WANTED" list of lenses people want, but we don't carry.
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Thanks! Well does going to your front door and opening it up for the postman who is coming with your baby count as local pick-up?
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No, we work a little differently (in a much nicer way for you). Our thought process is that if you rented it for a week, you should get a week to play with it. Thus, the shipping time does not count in your rental time and you are not billed for it. So if it takes 4 days round trip to get to you, we front the bill for that and you only pay for the 1 week you keep it.
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Awsome deal, i will be going on a vacation next month and i might just have look u all up. Seeing as how all i have right now is a tamron 28-70 ;( .
Just dunno what i want or what i can even afford now that i had to buy a new car grrr..
jtrankler@gmail.com
Canon 60D
Tamron 28-75 2.8
Canon 70-200 F4 L IS
I travel to San Jose once in a while, I'd like to rent me one of your lenses and then ship it back after I'm done. (or just rent it from here, but its nice to pick it up haha)
Can you cop a Canon MP-e 65mm Macro lens? I'd really like to rent one of them out and go LordV on them little critters.
Give me a PM when you get one or email me, joel[at]pnoise.com. I really appreciate it.
There's an easy solution - sell the car and buy glass (or at least rent it A LOT)
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Thanks for the product suggestion. We will keep that lens in mind and you have been added to the aforementioned list. Keep 'em coming!
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Eric,
I have your order right here. We'll see you on Thursday.
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Sounds good, I sent you an email with a time.
Eric
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