Renting 67 lenses?

Swift1 · 12-18-2009, 11:54 PM

Hey all, I was wondering if it was possible to rent lenses for the 67? I am planning a a project and need a 35mm fisheye lens but can't justify the cost for one project.

Any help would be appreciated,

Swift1

tuco · 12-20-2009, 12:14 PM

How far are you willing to drive? In Seattle, Glazer's Camera advertises Pentax 67 lens rentals. I checked Pro Photo Supply online store in Portland but nothing for the Pentax.

Swift1 · 12-20-2009, 10:10 PM

Thanks Tuco, I did a bunch of internet research and all I found was a place in Florida that rent almost every 67 lens ( including the 800/4) but not the 35 FE.
I may end up being better of just buying the lens, using it for the project and then reselling it.
Swift1

Ivan J. Eberle · 12-21-2009, 08:20 AM

Mixed blessing for you: No Pentax MF pathway to digital for all those years translated into little to no professional rental demand. Rental houses consequently dumping their stock is yet another factor in why the used flooded with Pentax MF lenses and why they're often bargains.

iCrop · 12-22-2009, 01:49 PM

You might try Samy's Camera in southern California Samys. They say they'll "be happy to ship it to your location", and they say they have the fisheye.

Ratmagiclady · 12-23-2009, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

I may end up being better of just buying the lens, using it for the project and then reselling it.
Swift1

Given how stable and consistent the prices of such things can be on the used market, you might actually get off easier, that way, if you can tie up the capital, and then you can take all the time you like.

Don't know any places on the West Coast, but there used to be a couple in Boston: it's been so long, it's not worth mentioning, though.

Blue · 12-31-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Thanks Tuco, I did a bunch of internet research and all I found was a place in Florida that rent almost every 67 lens ( including the 800/4) but not the 35 FE.
I may end up being better of just buying the lens, using it for the project and then reselling it.
Swift1

Out of curiosity, where in Florida?

Swift1 · 01-01-2010, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by Blue

Out of curiosity, where in Florida?

Sorry, I was confused. It's actually in Atlanta. Professional Photo Resources

Swift1

Blue · 01-01-2010, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

Sorry, I was confused. It's actually in Atlanta. Professional Photo Resources

Swift1

They are closer to me than Miami.

12-18-2009, 11:54 PM	#1
Swift1 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Renting 67 lenses? Hey all, I was wondering if it was possible to rent lenses for the 67? I am planning a a project and need a 35mm fisheye lens but can't justify the cost for one project. Any help would be appreciated, Swift1

12-22-2009, 01:49 PM	#5
iCrop Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson Photos: Gallery Posts: 291	Samy's In SoCal You might try Samy's Camera in southern California Samys. They say they'll "be happy to ship it to your location", and they say they have the fisheye.

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12-20-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 10,473	How far are you willing to drive? In Seattle, Glazer's Camera advertises Pentax 67 lens rentals. I checked Pro Photo Supply online store in Portland but nothing for the Pentax.

12-20-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
Swift1 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079 Original Poster	Thanks Tuco, I did a bunch of internet research and all I found was a place in Florida that rent almost every 67 lens ( including the 800/4) but not the 35 FE. I may end up being better of just buying the lens, using it for the project and then reselling it. Swift1

12-21-2009, 08:20 AM	#4
Ivan J. Eberle Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ventana Wilderness, CA Posts: 83	Mixed blessing for you: No Pentax MF pathway to digital for all those years translated into little to no professional rental demand. Rental houses consequently dumping their stock is yet another factor in why the used flooded with Pentax MF lenses and why they're often bargains.

12-23-2009, 08:16 AM	#6
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Swift1 I may end up being better of just buying the lens, using it for the project and then reselling it. Swift1 Given how stable and consistent the prices of such things can be on the used market, you might actually get off easier, that way, if you can tie up the capital, and then you can take all the time you like. Don't know any places on the West Coast, but there used to be a couple in Boston: it's been so long, it's not worth mentioning, though.

12-31-2009, 04:46 PM	#7
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Swift1 Thanks Tuco, I did a bunch of internet research and all I found was a place in Florida that rent almost every 67 lens ( including the 800/4) but not the 35 FE. I may end up being better of just buying the lens, using it for the project and then reselling it. Swift1 Out of curiosity, where in Florida?

01-01-2010, 11:12 AM	#8
Swift1 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079 Original Poster	Originally posted by Blue Out of curiosity, where in Florida? Sorry, I was confused. It's actually in Atlanta. Professional Photo Resources Swift1

01-01-2010, 11:27 AM	#9
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Swift1 Sorry, I was confused. It's actually in Atlanta. Professional Photo Resources Swift1 They are closer to me than Miami.

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