ruskkyle Posted March 21, 2019 Share #1 Â Posted March 21, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I need to get hold of one or two TL/SL primes for a project and am finding it impossible to find any UK or London based rental options. Surprised there is not more of a demand for this. Can anyone help? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wda Posted March 22, 2019 Share #2 Â Posted March 22, 2019 Sorry, I can't help you. Clearly there is insufficient demand to justify such a service. Can you find a workaround using your existing assets? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dippy Posted March 23, 2019 Share #3  Posted March 23, 2019 Have you tried WEX? They have SL rentals though they are only listing one lens at the moment it might be worth a try https://rental.wexphotovideo.com/leica-vario-elmarit-sl-24-90mm-f28-4-asph Does it have to be a Leica lens? Maybe an adapted lens would suit your needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskkyle Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share #4  Posted March 25, 2019 Thanks Dippy, this is who I’ve gone with. Picked up the 24-90 SL which is the only one they have. Will do the job but looks a little silly!  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/295421-london-tl-lens-rental/?do=findComment&comment=3709453'>More sharing options...
Dippy Posted March 26, 2019 Share #5  Posted March 26, 2019 23 hours ago, ruskkyle said: Thanks Dippy, this is who I’ve gone with. Picked up the 24-90 SL which is the only one they have. Will do the job but looks a little silly!  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Um - David & Goliath? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted March 26, 2019 Share #6  Posted March 26, 2019 The lens needs its own tripod bush. It does appear to be an impractical combination. The standard zoom designed for the CL is a better solution, using higher ISOs to compensate for slower initial aperture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskkyle Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share #7  Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Portraits shoot was today and went well. As I said, would’ve preferred to get my hands on an L mount prime like the 35 TL or 50 SL but tbh I enjoyed the flexibility of this zoom. And the OIS is nice to have on a set-up this heavy! Side note - i found the zoom action to be unfeasibly stiff, so much so that there was quite a bit of play between the camera & lens when zooming. Not ideal. Edited March 26, 2019 by ruskkyle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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