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jukas
9th of October 2004 (Sat), 10:32
I'm looking to get a IS L lens, and I'm curious about the 100 - 400 f/4-5.6 IS L but non of my local camera shops even carry the 70 - 200 f/2.8 IS let alone the 100 - 400. I know I'd be happy with the 70 - 200 for what it is, but now I'm wondering if I would be better off with the extra reach of the 100 - 400 even sacrificing the DoF and 2 stops.

I'd really like to get my hands on a 100 - 400 to try out before making my decision, does anyone know anywhere in the bay area where I could rent one for a day, or better yet the weekend?
Belmondo
9th of October 2004 (Sat), 10:35
You might check with Keeble & Schuchatt in Palo Alto. If they don't rent them, they can probably steer you to someone who does.

(I'm assuming you're talking about the San Francisco Bay Area).
Doom1701e
9th of October 2004 (Sat), 12:29
Check out Adolf Gasser in San Fran. I know my friend has rented Mamya stuff there and I recall seeing a pricelist for Canon L lesns. If I didnt spell the name right just search Yahoo yellow pages for photography and I am sure you will see something that resembles Adolf Gasser.
slin100
9th of October 2004 (Sat), 14:47
Keeble & Shuchat rents the 100-400 for $30/day. You can find a PDF listing their rentals at this page. (http://www.kspphoto.com/activepages/rental.html)
Dss_nut
27th of October 2006 (Fri), 01:24
We would be glad to help you with a rental. We stock lots of "L" glass and are based out of Marin County (San Rafael), California.

Check out our site at http://www.photolensrental.com

Thanks,

jeff
coreypolis
27th of October 2006 (Fri), 01:28
calumet
Addicted
27th of October 2006 (Fri), 08:46
I rented from Calumet in San Francisco last week. Picked up the lens on Friday and returned it Monday. Total of $25.00 (it was a 70-200 by the way)
rdricks
27th of October 2006 (Fri), 08:48
I am currently renting a 70-200 f/2.8 IS from rentcameragear.com. Kevin is excellent to work with, and I am paying less for a two week rental than I would have paid for a 3 day rental at the local store.

-Ryan
ayotnoms
27th of October 2006 (Fri), 11:12
I wonder whether he rented a lens or not....afterall the original post was 2 years ago.
:) :)
Doom1701e
27th of October 2006 (Fri), 12:06
We would be glad to help you with a rental. We stock lots of "L" glass and are based out of Marin County (San Rafael), California.

Check out our site at http://www.photolensrental.com

Thanks,

jeff

Do you guys have a store for walk-in pickup? I am over in Corte Madera.
lummy
27th of October 2006 (Fri), 15:48
Huh, I just checked the photlensrental site and all but 3 or 4 lenses are out of stock!!