Comments on: What lenses I should rent?

By: Leviev

Leviev — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:17:19 +0000

After the 70-200 2.8 and a wide angle why don’t you send some time with a lensbaby? After looking at your photos I bet you can be very creative with a lensbaby

By: piilolinssit

piilolinssit — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:38:43 +0000

I would go with an L in the 150 mm to 200 mm range.

By: Pedro

Pedro — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:46:51 +0000

I go second hand. This weekend I brought a 20-35L f2.8. A discontinued model (no USM) for 17,000 THB (about $500 US). The new Equivalent (16-35L f2.8( is 48,000 THB (1,400 US). Jusy don’t forget to try it out first in store.

Previously brought a second hand 70-200L f4 for about the same price second hand but realised I wasn’t really using that range enough to justify it sold it back to the shop. I only lost 1000 THB on the deal and I’d had it for 6 months.

By: Shiftdelete

Shiftdelete — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:55:08 +0000

TILT-SHIFT!!! 24 f/3.5L TS/E, or one of the other ones.

By: bc

bc — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:29:37 +0000

paul earlier listed 4 of my favourite lenses (10-22, 85/1.8, 135L and 24-105). but by far, far, far my favourite lens is my 135 f/2L, even though it’s not an “everyday” lens. I’d agree with paul’s comment that this is probably one of Canon’s best lenses for the money.

I used it for many years with my old EOS film cameras, and even though I don’t use it as often now on my 40D, I’d _never_ part with it. if you like your 50/1.4, then give the 135 a try e.g. for portaits/headshots. the sharpness & colour vs super smooth background bokeh at wide apertures is amazing.

Also give the 35/1.4L a try – it’s also a great lens. or any of the other fast L prime lenses. (beware, you’ll get addicted :-)

have fun!

p.s. I hadn’t thought about renting lenses in Vancouver before… I think I may give one of the 70-200 lenses a try…

p.p.s. another good place to look at user submitted reviews of lenses is here:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/index.php?cat=45

By: Glen

Glen — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:52:30 +0000

After the 70-200 2.8 and a wide angle why don’t you send some time with a lensbaby? After looking at your photos I bet you can be very creative with a lensbaby.

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:41:10 +0000

I like the 70-200mm f/2.8 AF-S VR, but I shoot Nikon. I think that other brand has something similar. I shoot lots of portraits and this actually a really flattering lens.

Plus it lets you reach out and catch people when they don’t know you are shooting.

By: deninho

deninho — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:56:00 +0000

Well, I have a Canon 400D, too. The kit lens isn’t that bad. At least, it was quite good for cityscape nightshots :) However, i wanted to buy a better lens for this range, so after a lot of reading, i decided to buy a Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4.5. At 70mm it also has macro feature 1:2. I love this lens, although it hunts when trying to shoot in low light conditions.

I’m in my way to buy another sigma lens, 50-150 f/2.8. I’ve read very positive comments.

Sadly in Greece there’s no shop for renting lenses. Or i think so :P

By: Kenny Hyder

Kenny Hyder — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:31:13 +0000

If you’re gonna rent, why not go BIG!!! Rent the 600 f4L! But then again, thats gonna cost you more than $30 a day! I personally lean towards the fixed side, you get better glass and better apertures that way.. If you haven’t checked out the 85 1.2 yet, do that… Also, if you’re currently shooting the 50 1.4 (I have one too, love it) check out the 50 1.2, just to get a comparison what the L series brings to the table, you might be surprised!

By: Keiron

Keiron — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:41:55 +0000

I’ve only recently got into photography and picked up a DSLR and some of your pics have really inspired me to have more of “a go” with my camera!

I’ve recently purchased a 55-200mm Nikon lens (my 18-55 just wasn’t getting me close enough!), in fact it’s so recent I’m still waiting for it to arrive!!

I’ve never even considered (or heard) of renting lenses, but that could be my lack of knowledge or not mixing in the right circles I guess!