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Try Before You Buy

November 14, 2007 Leave a comment Go to comments

It’s no secret that camera gear is expensive. Renting is a good way to try before you buy. I recently rented a Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens from www.LensRentals.com. I have rented from them in the past and haven’t had any problems with gear being out of stock.

During my two week rental I learned a valuable lesson, macro shooting is not my “cup of tea”. This is a great lens and provides some amazing clear shots. If your thinking of investing some serious money in a lens or camera body try renting, you may be surprised what you find.

Canon XTi
Canon EF-100mm f/2.8 Macro lens
ISO 200
1/125 second
f/2.8


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  1. bwjones
    November 14, 2007 at 10:52 am | #1

    Macro photography is a skill in of itself. Often lighting and special macro flash rings are also needed to ensure proper outcomes.

  2. November 14, 2007 at 11:51 am | #2

    Macro photography is a skill in of itself. Often lighting and special macro flash rings are also needed to ensure proper outcomes.

    Yes I agree Bryan. I have enough to worry about with my current workflow, I don’t want to introduce more complexity. Maybe some day I will try Macro photography.

  1. May 13, 2010 at 7:39 pm | #1