Hiring lenses in Adelaide

[xorl]

Hi,
Does anyone know a good place in Adelaide to hire/borrow a 70-200/2.8 or 80-200/2.8? I've got a dance ball on next Saturday night and as usual I'm taking photos . In the past I've just used my 50/1.4 (which works well), but it's not really possible to fill the frame since I can't go running onto the floor during a showcase . I figure the extra reach from a fast telephoto zoom will make it about perfect. A 70/80-200 is on my wish list but unfortunately I don't have the budget for it yet..

[fozzie]

xorl/Mark,

You have a PM.

[oli]

I rang a place in town (I think they are called Photographic Wholesalers??) and it costed at least 85$ a day to hire any telephoto zooms.

[xorl]

Thanks Oli, I'll give them a call when I ring around town this week. I think there are probably a couple of other places which hire out gear as well - I just need to find them. Hopefully one of them has a fast zoom in stock.

[xorl]

I've hired a 80-200/2.8 from L&P for Saturday. It's the push/pull version, I would have preferred separate focus/zoom rings but it should still do the job well. The service at L&P seems pretty good. Since they aren't open on Sunday they hired the lens out for the entire weekend at the day rate & then gave me a discount on top of that. I guess I'll be going there again .

Looks like 'll be spending tonight getting familiar with the push/pull thingy. I'm guessing that AF-C mode isn't going to be as fun..

[redline]

so how much did lp charge? if i remember correctly here in mel its about 50$-70$ for a weekend

[oli]

L&P is what/who?

[xorl]

L&P photographics in Kent Town. It was one of the camera stores I hadn't got around to visiting (until today). Their day rate is $50 but they gave it to me for $40 (for the weekend).

[oli]

For anyone who is interested their website is here:
http://www.lapfoto.com.au/

They seem to have a good selection of gear and very reasonable prices.

Cheers for the heads up Mark.

[xorl]

I found that website earlier when I was poking around for places to hire gear in Adelaide. I'm not sure if the site is related to the Adelaide L&P since the "Contact Us" page only lists a NSW store.
I'm not sure the Adelaide store is up with this whole "Internet" thing.

[mdboo]

hey Xorl, do you have a phone number for L&P??

Cheers =BlackWater=

[fozzie]

=BlackWater=

Try this:

L & P PHOTOGRAPHICS
10 College Rd
Kent Town 5067

Tel: (08) 8363 1783
Fax: (08) 8363 1579
Email xlphoto@dodo.com.au

[mdboo]

Ahhh....cheers Fozzie

=BlackWater=

[bouyant_clown]

Has anyone else been hiring lenses from L & P? (or elsewhere in adelaide)?
Is $40 for a weekend the general case or did xorl just strike it lucky one time?

[rookie2]

sounds great to me.
are you a pro shooter - I imagine they wouldnt hire out to wannabe pros (ie enthusiastic but not fully skilled) snappers like me.
I'd love to try out the 105 macro and a VR lens prior to purchasing.
what did you hire?
cheers
Rookie2...just about to head to victor for a long w/e and some more practice!

[fozzie]

rookie2 - another option would be to come along to the next 'Meet' in about 8-10 weeks, place undecided at this stage (may be Adelaide Zoo ) and you can try both lenses for nothing.

[xorl]

rookie2, L&P will hire to anyone that pays for the service . You don't have to be a "pro" to hire a lens.

[rookie2]

look forward to it (meeting @ zoo) - sounds like great way to try b4 u buy!
thanks for the feedback

[team piggy]

Old thread I know, but adding this incase it helps anyone searching in the future.

I noticed today that Photo Wholesalers now have a large range of Hire gear on the back shelf. From D60 thru to D3's / Pro lenses etc.

[Leginmat]

Old thread I know, but adding this incase it helps anyone searching in the future.

I noticed today that Photo Wholesalers now have a large range of Hire gear on the back shelf. From D60 thru to D3's / Pro lenses etc.

Goodie! Did you happen to see a 100-400mm L on the shelf?

[digitor]

Goodie! Would they happen to have a Canon 100-400mm L?

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[darklightphotography]

For info, L&P Photographic Supplies in Adelaide have changed to Total Photo.

http://totalphoto.com.au/?page_id=51