Lens Rentals - Tampa Bay Area?

I've used a few of the online lens rental places with good success.
However, I have a single-day event coming up this weekend for which I'd like to rent a lens, does anyone happen to know of any local camera stores that rent lenses in the Tampa Bay area?

I know that there's one online lens rental place that rents out of Orlando and offers a local pickup option, but that's a little far for my purposes, at least this time.

Also, any favorite camera stores in the Tampa Bay Area? I know of Lake Shore Camera Exchange, but any other recommendations? It seems as if Ritz/Wolf is the order of the day here for the most part....

Thanks!

North Tampa Photography is a good source for professional photo equipment. I don't think that they rent lens but if anybody did they should know about it.
813-935-9339
1020 West Busch Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612
Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm M-F
9:00am-4:30pm Sat

I've looked myself, no dice.

Closest place is in Orlando, Sanford I believe. The advertise on craigslist now and then.

sas, thanks for the info on North Tampa Photography; they don't do lens rentals, but the store should be a good destination for wandering/purchasing, thanks!

The person who answered the phone at NTP said to check out rentglass.com, which is in Celebration, FL. I also know of TheLensDepot.com, which is in Maitland, FL and offers local pickup. However, it looks like we in the Tampa Bay area might be out of luck for local options.

I rented from some of the companies online that have advertised here. Very trustworthy. Be nice to have someone local but I like not having to drive somewhere to return a lens and just mail it back.

_aravena wrote in post #6530219
I rented from some of the companies online that have advertised here. Very trustworthy. Be nice to have someone local but I like not having to drive somewhere to return a lens and just mail it back.

Rentglass.com is in Kissimmee, I have rented from them with local pick up and drop off.

Have to look into that. How is that shop in Aurburndale...trying to think of where it's at. The shop in Lakeland just closed so no more wandering and trying out bags.

We should go shooting. So rare to find someone in this minute area between Orlando and Tampa.

_aravena wrote in post #6689358
Have to look into that. How is that shop in Aurburndale...trying to think of where it's at. The shop in Lakeland just closed so no more wandering and trying out bags.

We should go shooting. So rare to find someone in this minute area between Orlando and Tampa.

The shop is Marshalls Camera, very nice people, I have bought mainly accessories through them. They have an average selection, have some use gear as well which works for off camera lighting stuff... picked up a 45" umbrella for $15... That shop in Lakeland was off S.Florida Ave near the Polk Parkway right? That was a decent place....

If every in Orlando, Colonial Photo and Hobby is worth checking out. #1 place around.

Sent you a PM...

Darn right it is! I use to live in Orlando. Colonial is the best. But yeah, the one near the parkway.

Got the PM!

Wow, cool to see a lot of people from the Orlando/Tampa area

Good advice on the rental too, I'll be going to Europe next summer and need to rent a wide angle lens for the trip.

Photo & Video rentals available in the Tampa Bay area.
Delivery is available as our office is located 45min. north of Tampa in Hernando County.
Office Hours: 9-5 M-F


Email: rent@itcinema.com
Web: http://itcinema.com/Re​ntal_RateSheet.pdf
Phone: 877.209.3572
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Tagged. Nice to see all of the Tampa people

this is good news thanks

Try The Lens Pal. I've been renting from them for a few months and their prices are great. Local pickup in Winter Garden,FL

_aravena wrote in post #6691340
Darn right it is! I use to live in Orlando. Colonial is the best. But yeah, the one near the parkway.

Got the PM!

OT but one more vote for Colonial. I miss them now that I live in Cincinnati. The local shops I have found here don't have the selection or pricing of Colonial.