70-200 needed..

sineadw · 23-05-2009 10:05am #1

I have a shoot coming up that I need a Canon 70-200 L (preferably the 2.8 IS). I'm being quoted 250 euro to rent one (which is more than I can afford). Is there anyone who could help me out? A small fee is possible. I have insurance. I'll need it for the full day of the 13th June (it's a Saturday).

Thanks!

coylemj · 23-05-2009 11:17am

Good luck if you can get a loan from a fellow boardie. If not, Conns are quoting 150 for the weekend rental on the 2.8L IS

projectmayhem · 23-05-2009 11:38am

Incidentally I'm looking at this lens myself. Can find the F4 version on ebay for about €500 but not sure if I'm loosing out compared to the f2.8 one. Can anyone give me any advice? I'm not buying for a particular reason (right now), I just wand a very good, solid, worthwhile investment in a zoom lens.

Also, anyone have any advice on buying in America? I'm over there in a few weeks but can't get solid info. on pricing compared to here and if it's worth it considering ebay prices...

sineadw · 23-05-2009 12:23pm

Can't help you project.. although when I do buy I'll be going for the best I can get. So 2.8 all the way...

I called Conns yesterday, and as it's priced marginally above €2000 (I think it's 2,200) the rental for the weekend is 250

I won't be buying from them to qualify on the refund, so its just a bit too much on the steep side.

humberklog · 23-05-2009 1:07pm

I've a Haminex f4.5 80-205 that fits my Canon A1.

It's a Haminex MC automatic f4.5 (if you want to google it).

It may well be not what your looking for but it is 80-205 that fits Canon.