Rented a Lens - AutoPhotog : Photo Enthusiasts/Pros Forum

Bagel · 10-22-2009, 01:54 PM

Just ordered a rental on the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. My primary reason for renting the lens is for an NHL game I'm going to. I've got front row seats to see the Ottawa Senators @ Tampa Bay Lightning. Senators are my favorite team, and we get into a VIP club with these tickets. I feel I'll need something wide, but still have some range for on-ice shots.

I'll post pictures from the game after the 29th.

**UdubBadger** · 10-22-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bagel

Just ordered a rental on the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. My primary reason for renting the lens is for an NHL game I'm going to. I've got front row seats to see the Ottawa Senators @ Tampa Bay Lightning. Senators are my favorite team, and we get into a VIP club with these tickets. I feel I'll need something wide, but still have some range for on-ice shots.

I'll post pictures from the game after the 29th.

hmmmm... even though you're gonna be close to the boards, you might want to think about a zoom lens also to get the action on the other far end. The 70-200mm F4 IS is tack sharp and would be a good addition for any sporting event (and probably not TOO much to rent).

Bagel · 10-22-2009, 02:21 PM

The problem with that is trying to get it through security. That was another reason for going with the 17-55 IS. It looks fairly "stock" if you will.

I'm going to keep my XTi in the car in case they turn down the 50D. Last time I had these tickets I got in no problem with the XTi, but the 50D is much bigger.

I also found that when you're shooting through the boards, the further away the subject, the more blurry they become.

**UdubBadger** · 10-22-2009, 02:42 PM

ahhh yeah thats probably true about the boards.

do you have problems bringing your camera in? I've never been refused and I carry a lot of gear. My camera is huge especially with the battery grip attached.

**Vudoo4u2** · 10-22-2009, 03:48 PM

17-55 is a nice lens, I guess id be worried that I couldnt see the far end, but if your seats are way up close, maybe you dont have to

if you do decide to rent a telephoto...give the 70-200 f 2.8 IS L a whirl...might as well if youre renting, and its indoor low light performance is glorious (Even at distances...)

as an example, I was sitting at the very last row of a local game in the bleachers...way up high...

Bagel · 10-22-2009, 04:14 PM

Well the nice thing is, the two teams meet up again next year so this time around I'm going to ask the security staff what is/isn't acceptable.

Also, the place I rented from didn't have much of a selection, a lot of their stuff was currently being rented.

**UdubBadger** · 10-22-2009, 07:57 PM

ahhh ok

**Vudoo4u2** · 10-22-2009, 08:54 PM

post up the results!

(and rent from borrowlenses too next time around! if you want...new affiliate for the forum)

**UdubBadger** · 10-23-2009, 12:24 AM

borrowlens has some good prices

scollins · 10-23-2009, 12:43 AM

Borrowlenses does seem to have some good prices! $84 for a weekly rental on a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8. But shipping is $36, so that brings the total to $120. Locally, I have Glazer's Camera with a large selection, but that same lens would be $120 plus tax, or $132.

$12 more locally, but then I have to drive there and back (100 miles total), where the Borrowlenses deal ships it right to my door.

I might have to give them a try!

**Vudoo4u2** · 10-23-2009, 12:47 AM

yehaw!

love u?

**UdubBadger** · 10-23-2009, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scollins

Borrowlenses does seem to have some good prices! $84 for a weekly rental on a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8. But shipping is $36, so that brings the total to $120. Locally, I have Glazer's Camera with a large selection, but that same lens would be $120 plus tax, or $132.

$12 more locally, but then I have to drive there and back (100 miles total), where the Borrowlenses deal ships it right to my door.

I might have to give them a try!

yeah go for it

10-22-2009, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bagel PhotoN00B Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 19	Rented a Lens Just ordered a rental on the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. My primary reason for renting the lens is for an NHL game I'm going to. I've got front row seats to see the Ottawa Senators @ Tampa Bay Lightning. Senators are my favorite team, and we get into a VIP club with these tickets. I feel I'll need something wide, but still have some range for on-ice shots. I'll post pictures from the game after the 29th.

10-22-2009, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
UdubBadger PostWhoringMod Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From Chicago, missing Madison, WI Shoots With: Canon Flickr: AltOnePhoto Posts: 964	ahhh yeah thats probably true about the boards. do you have problems bringing your camera in? I've never been refused and I carry a lot of gear. My camera is huge especially with the battery grip attached. __________________ Apple/BMW/Canon snob

10-22-2009, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Shoots With: 5D MKII Flickr: AutoPhotog Posts: 509	17-55 is a nice lens, I guess id be worried that I couldnt see the far end, but if your seats are way up close, maybe you dont have to if you do decide to rent a telephoto...give the 70-200 f 2.8 IS L a whirl...might as well if youre renting, and its indoor low light performance is glorious (Even at distances...) as an example, I was sitting at the very last row of a local game in the bleachers...way up high... __________________ A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

10-22-2009, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
UdubBadger PostWhoringMod Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From Chicago, missing Madison, WI Shoots With: Canon Flickr: AltOnePhoto Posts: 964	ahhh ok __________________ Apple/BMW/Canon snob

10-22-2009, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Shoots With: 5D MKII Flickr: AutoPhotog Posts: 509	post up the results! (and rent from borrowlenses too next time around! if you want...new affiliate for the forum) __________________ A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

10-22-2009, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bagel PhotoN00B Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 19	The problem with that is trying to get it through security. That was another reason for going with the 17-55 IS. It looks fairly "stock" if you will. I'm going to keep my XTi in the car in case they turn down the 50D. Last time I had these tickets I got in no problem with the XTi, but the 50D is much bigger. I also found that when you're shooting through the boards, the further away the subject, the more blurry they become.

10-22-2009, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bagel PhotoN00B Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 19	Well the nice thing is, the two teams meet up again next year so this time around I'm going to ask the security staff what is/isn't acceptable. Also, the place I rented from didn't have much of a selection, a lot of their stuff was currently being rented.

10-23-2009, 12:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
UdubBadger PostWhoringMod Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From Chicago, missing Madison, WI Shoots With: Canon Flickr: AltOnePhoto Posts: 964	borrowlens has some good prices __________________ Apple/BMW/Canon snob

10-23-2009, 12:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
scollins PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Renton Shoots With: Nikon D300 Flickr: scollins1868 Posts: 140	Borrowlenses does seem to have some good prices! $84 for a weekly rental on a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8. But shipping is $36, so that brings the total to $120. Locally, I have Glazer's Camera with a large selection, but that same lens would be $120 plus tax, or $132. $12 more locally, but then I have to drive there and back (100 miles total), where the Borrowlenses deal ships it right to my door. I might have to give them a try! __________________ Scott C. Renton WA Nikon D300 w/MBD-10 \| Nikkor 17-35 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR I \| Nikkor 50mm f1.8 \| Nikon SB-600 \| B+W Filters \| Tenba Shootout Medium Backpack \| Tenba Shootout Medium Sling \| Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT tripod \| Manfrotto 488RC2 Ballhead \| ProMaster Monopod NS \| Manfrotto 234RC Monopod head

10-23-2009, 12:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Shoots With: 5D MKII Flickr: AutoPhotog Posts: 509	yehaw! love u? __________________ A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

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