"The Bad: Getting the lens you want can be difficult because they turn over their stock rapidly. They also don't carry some of the really high end stuff, such as Canon's super-telephotos or the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II (they have the original though and the f/4 variants). The website is a little dated.

The Good: Price! They are by far the cheapest rentals around. I've rented twice from them and both times the gear was in excellent condition, well packaged, and even came with optional (for Canon) lens hoods. Rentals can also be extended very easily and for good rates. The service is excellent - emails are rapidly returned and when I needed a lens the next day while traveling it was there the next day at a local FedEx facility.

The Ugly: If you absolutely need a specific lens for a critical shoot at a specific time you might want to go with another company that can guarantee your rental dates (many will drop-ship a new lens to you if there's a real problem). But keep an eye out a week or two before you must have your lens, because the prices are good enough that you might even be able to have the lens you want longer for less money."

"I have rented several lenses from RentGlass.com and I have had a great experience every time. Fast shipping, nice selection, and equipment is in great shape. I've even extended a few of my rentals and had no problems with that either. I have recommended the website to several people and will continue to do so."

"I was extremely happy with this rental experience. What a great service Rentglass.com has - they shipped very quickly, packaged the lens very well, and the lens itself was in pristine condition. The rental period did not include shipping time on either end, and I was able to extend the rental by requesting it on the site. Rentglass.com sent me a reminder notice before I was to send it back, and I immediately received an email once the lens was back in their hands and tested. Overall I couldn't have had a better lens rental experience. And the prices couldn't be beat, period. "

"I've rented from RentGlass a couple of times. Both times it was a very positive experience. The shipping is fast and the return is easy. Their prices are good and the rental period is fair. Both Nikon lenses I rented were in like-new condition. The one complaint I have is that they are usually sold out of the top Nikon lenses - availability seems to be getting better though. "

"I rented a Sigma Fisheye from this company. It arrived perfect and ready to go just two days after ordering it. It arrived carefully packaged and ready to be an easy to use, prepaid envelope was ready for me to use to ship back. It was extremely affordable and when I called someone actually answered the phone who was very friendly. The best part is, I lost the lens hood and cap. They only charged me what it cost for them to get it and were very kind about my mishap. A fantastic business. I highly recommend renting from them.
Daniel Straine
www.strainephotography.com"

"Excellent rental company. I have rented a few lenses from them. All have been delivered overnight. Lenses are in excellent like-new condition. Easy instructions on how to return lens. The rental lens doesn't start until you have received it. Great prices! No security deposit!"

"I recently celebrated my 60th birthday with a transatlantic cruise on the Queen Mary 2. In anticipation of the cruise I bought a Nikon D80 and ordered a Nikon 18-200mm lens to use with it. The lens is terribly backordered and, as time passed I realized that I would not have the lens prior to leaving on the trip.

I located Rentglass.com and found the lens among the Nikon lenses they had to rent. To be sure, the lens was often out of stock, the site allowed me to sign for an email notice of availablity. This led to me being able to rent the lens. I found the rental cost to be as good as, or better than, rentals charged by local photo shops. In addition, they DID NOT CHARGE A SECURITY DEPOSIT, typically $1000 charged by local photo shops. The rental period 1, 2 or 3 weeks, began when the USPS delivered the lens to me and the return of the lens occurred when the lens was delivered to the USPS for return. All return packaging was included in the delivery. Inquiries were promptly answered. Shipping was overnight. They insure the lens while in transit. While Rentglass.com may not work for someone who needs a specific lens on short notice, I found my experience to be superlative."

"Order a lens of the first night of the Nikon Glass opening. No problems at all with the online ordering. Glass arrived promptly with all return packaging/paperwork provided. The company is prompt with return emails. The lens was brand new (I was the first to use it!). Pretty good company to use and will use again."

"Good prices. Rental arrived in a timely manner. No hassles when returning the item after rental period. Shipping time is not counted against the rental period."