A couple of weeks ago, we decided to try out a website called BorrowLenses.Com after reading a review about it on another blog. We visited their website and reserved a Canon 100-400mm lens for some of our upcoming Lacrosse and Baseball games.

On May 1st, the lens arrived in a heavily padded box. After opening it up, we found the lens to be in perfect condition with all of the accessories that you would find if you purchased it yourself. We took it out and put it in our camera bag so we wouldn’t forget it when the next game came around.

Our first opportunity to use this incredible lens came on a rainy day Lacrosse game for Minisink Valley. While I decided to stay with my Canon 70-200mm, Loretta popped on the 100-400mm and started shooting away. As half time approached, we started comparing shots and I was impressed by how well the lens performed. While not as quick to focus as the 70-200mm, it was still quick enough for what we needed.

Loretta used it a few more times on baseball games and we finally had to part ways this past Friday as our one-week rental period was up. We packaged everything back up in the original box, attached the prepaid sticker to the front and sent it back.

What I liked about BorrowLenses.Com was the fact of how easy it was for us to pick out, reserve, receive, use and return this lens when we needed it most. I think this company is a great resource for photographers who occasionally need a different type of lens for a wedding, event or special shoot and don’t want to fork out thousands of dollars to own something they might not use that often.

I know that we have some weddings coming up this fall and we will definitely be using them again!

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