"This was my first time using BorrowLenses.com From the onset communications were fast and constantly updated. I rented a Nikon SB910 to try out for a 4 day shoot. It arrived when stated, package well and priced right. I will definitely use them again and would confidently recommend them to my peers."
"If you are in a hurry, here.s a one word review ... Phenomenal!
I wanted to experiment with a wide angle zoom (10-20 mm or thereabouts) on my trip to Yosemite but did not want to spend the money considering the somewhat limited use i would have for the lens on a day to day basis.
I had never rented camera equipment before and chanced upon the BorrowLenses website three days before I was to fly to SFO. Considering I had only two days to order and receive the lens I thought it was a lost cause ... until I realized that they had the option of local pick-up. I was able to find a good lens and reserve it online for pick up at a store located in central SFO.
The pick up and drop off process worked like clockwork and with zero hassle. The lens was awesome and I got some great shots. The customer service and regular updates prior to pick up and post pick up were exceptional.
I would highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again.
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"I wanted to experiment with a wide angle lens, but didn't want to invest without using one first. I was surprised to find BorrowLenses website, and even more surprised to find that they had an office in the SF Bay area where I could pick up my rental during my vacation trip!
The rental process via their website could not be easier, and I got the exact lens I requested in absolutely mint condition. I was in-and-out, on both the pickup and return trips, in less than 5 minutes each time. I received great email support before the rental and a follow up email after the rental indicating the lens had been returned in good condition.
I am looking at trying some additional lenses, and will definitely look at BorrowLenses as my first option. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!"
"Best camera renting place. Rented a Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS and got a super sweet deal as well for 4th of july. I had a wonderful time shooting with this lens
shipping and return shipping is all super easy. The packaging was great, a checklist and reminder that Borrow lens sent me was the best thing to keep things in
order. Will rent more lenses in the future."
"My Canon 5D Mark II broke 2 days before my photo shoot. I was panicking until my friend told me about Borrow Lenses. I looked at their price for renting a 5D Mark II and it was 15 times less expensive than renting this camera at a rental store. I received the equipment very fast. Customer service was amazing and I give 10 out of 10 to this company. You really saved me!!!"
"I was extremely pleased with my experience with Borrowlenses.com. I rented 3 lenses a backpack and a tripod to take to Yellowstone. I thoroughly enjoyed shooting with the lenses, they were in excellent shape when I received them. I would absolutely rent from them again...if I have not purchased my own lenses. Also, a great way to test a lens you are interested in, before dropping that much cash to find out a different lens would work better for you."
"I've now rented lenses a couple of times. The lenses arrive on time, work perfectly. It's nice to be able to rent lenses instead of buying them. I don't use my camera that often, except on vacations. It doesn't make a lot of sense to purchase thousands of dollars on lenses when you can rent them for hundreds. I've told all of my friends about BorrowLenses, I even tell people I meet on the street about them. I highly recommend BorrowLenses."
"I have rented a few times from BorrowLenses.com and I just love them! The service is quick and efficient. The customer service is amazing too. I had set up a rental online and hadn't completed it as I decided to wait until the following week. I was contacted by BorrowLenses.com to follow up on the incomplete order. I was very impressed!"
"BorrowLenses.com was AMAZING!! We had a lens emergency and needed the lens by Sunday June 23, OUR WEDDING DAY!!!! We called on Friday to see if it would even be possible to get a Canon 24-70mm f2.8 L lens by the next day. Customer support worked super hard and got the lens to us by sat around 3! They were willing to work with us in such a short amount of time. I was just amazed because you don't see customer service like that anymore! We got to take our wedding pictures with it and keep it for the rest of our stay in Vegas. We returned it with their pre-printed label and paid no shipping return fees! They are GREAT and we will definitely be renting or buying from them again soon! My husband is the photographer of the family, I just write the reviews and order the lenses, but he was ecstatic about the condition of the lens we rented and the quality of the photos it produced! Thanks again guys! "
"This was my first experience renting a camera and lens. I was impressed with the quality of the lens and camera body. The packaging was in good condition for shipping. My order arrived exactly on time. I will definitely rent from borrowlenses.com again and recommend them others. "
"I rented my first lens from BorrowLenses and was really impressed with their pricing and speed in shipping. The lens came in excellent condition and was a huge success in my project. I will definitely be renting from them again."
"I've rented from borrowlenses twice now and both times were great experiences. I get to use amazing lenses without payng a fortune for them. The lenses have all been in great condition when I receive them, and their website is easy to use. "
"We rented a video camera for a wedding we were doing and it was GREAT!! Everyone was very helpful and im excited to use the service again!
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"I love BorrowLenses. I've been using them for a couple years now - rented maybe 5 times? BL is the perfect mix of affordability and reliability. I rent to shoot weddings and have never had a problem. I even had an emergency when I realized I had ordered for delivery for the wrong day, but it was easy to cancel the order and get an overnight. BL is a legitimate, growing business, so I know it's not some guy working out of his closet who will leave me 5D-less for someone's wedding day.
There might be cheaper stuff out there, but as the saying goes, there are three options - fast, cheap, and good - but you can only pick two. They are affordable, but not cheap because they're a business and businesses have to make money too. :)
BL is PERFECT if:
-You can't yet fork out the thousands of dollars needed for that gorgeous Canon red-line lens or camera body, but have the income to rent (i.e. getting paid for a wedding or event).
-You want to try out equipment before buying. I've been having a lot of fun with the Canon 45 tilt-shift for this reason. It's nice if you want to play with things you can't afford, really."
"This was my first time using any service like this and it worked flawlessly. I rented a Canon 70-300mm IS USM L f4.5/f5 for my first trip to Alaska 10-20 May 2013. I did shop around locally first but either it wasn't in stock to rent or extremly expensive. One store quoted me a price of $300 for the 10 days (more on that at the end). Everything arrived on time via FedEx as promised. The lens came complete with cap and covers and well packaged. No noticable scratches, bumps or imperfections. I consider myself an intermediate photographer, researched the best lens for my situation and selected this particular one. If your on a budget (this lens retailed for over $1400) renting it for a little over $11.00 a day is the way to go. Returning the lens was simple, though the re-use return box was "well" used.....but meets their "go-green" philosphy. And about that store with the $300.00 quote...it was Allens photo shop in Lansdale, PA who just happens to be an affiliate for BorrowLens. So, I could have picked it up thru Borrowlens (vice FedEx) for $25.00 more or "rented" it from Allens for $300...what a cut throat company. Anyhow, I have another vacation coming up in Sept to Vermont and BorrowLens will be by first stop for rented photo equipment."