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aviator.4.life
10th of October 2009 (Sat), 20:08
Looking to rent a 100-400mm L IS lens. I am located in Columbus, Ohio and am willing to drive a bit to meet you. It will only be one or two days. Let me know if you could help me out as I am still undecided whether to purchase it. Thanks.
CliffordPhotography
10th of October 2009 (Sat), 20:37
Off topic....

Where are you at in Columbus Ohio?
aviator.4.life
10th of October 2009 (Sat), 20:40
Gahanna, do you have the lens? :)
Beau Arnold
11th of October 2009 (Sun), 10:51
lensrentals.com
aviator.4.life
11th of October 2009 (Sun), 10:53
lensrentals.com

I know but it $100 a week so i might as well just buy the lens, im just looking for a day or two.
CliffordPhotography
11th of October 2009 (Sun), 21:43
I wish I did have it. I was looking into one myself. I friend of mine has it.
Buckeye1
12th of October 2009 (Mon), 10:28
Try Midwest Photo Exchange.

I know but it $100 a week so i might as well just buy the lens, im just looking for a day or two.
poloman
12th of October 2009 (Mon), 11:12
Then buy it...
I have that lens and really love it. It does need a lot of light though. So... if you are wanting to do a lot of shooting in dim conditions, you will want to go with a faster lens. Trouble is, fast lenses of that focal length or longer get really expensive.
Lensrentals.com is a great resource. I rent from them regularly. Normally, lenses I don't need for most projects but really need for one. It is actually cheaper to rent under those circumstances.
aviator.4.life
12th of October 2009 (Mon), 15:28
Try Midwest Photo Exchange.

I did, only have the 300 f4 and 400 5.6 and the cost for two days is as much as a week compared to renting online.
designt1
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 08:58
lensrentals.com

I second that, they are awesome. Too bad you only need it for a few days though.
Menelaus
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 10:40
I second that, they are awesome. Too bad you only need it for a few days though.
third it
jetcode
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 11:58
lensrentals.com

+++^^+++ great service, pristine lenses, decent prices
CliffordPhotography
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 01:21
Yeah MPEX doesnt have it. I talked with them last week, and am on a contact list if it shows up. Apparently there is another place down the street (few blocks southeast) called ColumbusPhotoGroup. Havent been there yet but will be going just to scope them out.

Lensrentals.com is a good source. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and pay the price to rent it.
poloman
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 11:47
I use mine for birding, equestrian sports, other sports.... all in good daylight. If that fits what you need, it is the lens for you.
aviator.4.life
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 11:55
I use mine for birding, equestrian sports, other sports.... all in good daylight. If that fits what you need, it is the lens for you.

Ok thanks, that's pretty much what i shoot. I have to drop my 70-200 for it but i'm fine with that.
poloman
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 12:03
I'd almost offer to trade. Professionally, your lens would do me more good. I ending up renting it once in a while. But I really enjoy the nature shots and haven't found anything better for the equestrian stuff.
CliffordPhotography
20th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:40
Did you find one?

Your gong to "drop" your 70-200? Sell? How much, Im interested?
aviator.4.life
20th of October 2009 (Tue), 15:16
Did you find one?

Your gong to "drop" your 70-200? Sell? How much, Im interested?

Already sold.