The Bottom Line
If you are considering purchasing an expensive piece of photography equipment or just need a lens for a few days for a "special" shoot, BorrowLenses.com is a great alternative to spending thousands of dollars blindly. BorrowLenses.com carries an impressive array of Canon and Nikon cameras, lenses, and accessories for rent at reasonable prices. Add a friendly staff and local pick up for those near their California location and you have a winning combination that is all too rare in today's market.
Pros
- Equipment is in Great Condition
- Reasonable Pricing
- Insurance Available
- Lenses, Camera Bodies, and Accessories Available
- Reservations of Equipment Possible
Cons
- Only Carries Canon and Nikon (no Pentax, Sony, etc)
- Shipping Can Become Expensive
Description
- Rental service carrying Canon and Nikon photography equipment
- Based in San Carlos, California
- Detailed information provided to potential renters includes full rental agreement posted online.
Guide Review - BorrowLenses.com
To test out the BorrowLenses.com service, we requested a Nikon D90, a Nikkor 10.5mm f2.8 Fisheye lens, and a LowePro Flipside 200 camera bag be shipped to us (follow the links for reviews of those products). The equipment was shipped out that afternoon via FedEx 2nd day air and arrived very well packed in manner than can easily be used for the return shipment to BorrowLenses.com with the prepaid return label. All BorrowLenses.com rentals are shipped via FedEx and shipping costs for both directions are calculated at checkout. Rental time does not start until FedEx first attempts delivery and ends when FedEx accepts the return package from you so you are not charged for transit time. The equipment received was in excellent condition and worked properly.
Rental prices for BorrowLenses.com are very reasonable and the selection is very good. Insurance is available to lessen cost of any damage done to the equipment while it is in your possession. The website is very informative and customers are not left confused about terms or conditions. Emails are answered promptly and in a friendly manner.
Rental prices for BorrowLenses.com are very reasonable and the selection is very good. Insurance is available to lessen cost of any damage done to the equipment while it is in your possession. The website is very informative and customers are not left confused about terms or conditions. Emails are answered promptly and in a friendly manner.
Disclosure: Review samples were provided by BorrowLenses.com. For more information, please see our Ethics Policy.