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WHAT’S NEW? 26 Apr 2008 - We've been umming and ahhing about filters for a while, but we think we've got a way forward. The easy decision is polarising filters - we'll be offering them with all our lenses very soon now, just as soon as we can get the packaging issues sorted out. We weren't so sure about protective filters though - some people prefer to use them and some don't - but after having a couple of scares with minor damage to the front elements of our lenses we've decided to include them as standard with all our lenses. That will take a little while, as we have a lot of filters to buy, but we'll be rolling them out as soon as we can.
25 Apr 2008 - We took delivery of our first main batch of Nion lenses today, including some absolute gems such as the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 and the AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8.
14 Apr 2008 - It's NIKON time!!! We've convinced ourselves that our basic operating model is sound enough, so we've decided to diversify into Nikon lenses to complement our Canon range. They'll be appearing on the web site in dribs and drabs over the next couple of weeks.
26 Mar 2008 - Another new addition - the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8. The favourite lens of UK motorsport photographers, amongst others.
25 Mar 2008 - Put those eyeballs back in your head! Our latest addition is the legendary EF 200mm f/1.8L - simply the best SLR lens ever made, full stop. As far as we know, we're the only internet-based lens hire shop in the world to offer this beauty...
24 Mar 2008 - We've finally got a proper solution to the insurance issue! We've teamed up with a specialist insurer - Imaging Insurance - to allow you to insure the lenses you hire, directly from the LensesForHire web site. This covers you for any accidental damage that might occur whilst a lens is on hire, but for reasons which should be obvious it can't cover against loss or theft.
1 Mar 2008 - Want to go w-i-i-i-de? Our latest addition is the EF-S 10-22mm ultra-wide-angle zoom.
8 Feb 2008 - We can now deliver to Northern Ireland and the Isle Of Man. Delivery costs are a bit complicated, but we’re looking for ways to make them a bit simpler.
8 Feb 2008 - We have a (partial) solution for the insurance issue. We’ve found an insurer who will cover hired equipment, and it’s not very expensive. It's not a perfect solution, to be sure, and we're still looking for a way to be able to offer customers insurance directly from the LensesForHire web site. But hopefully this is better than nothing.
29 Jan 2008 - We've worked out how to deliver to BFPO addresses overseas. It's not straightforward and there are some restrictions, but we can do it.
28 Jan 2008 - We've bought a TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L tilt-shift lens, specifically so that a customer who requested it can hire it. Yes, really. We'll do that if you really really want a lens we haven't got.
23 Jan 2008 - Our first customer, just a few hours after the site went live. That was quick. Obviously somebody's been practising 'Fastest Finger First'!
22 Jan 2008 - LensesForHire opens for business. Our stock includes 35 copies of 23 different Canon lenses, from the EF 85mm f/1.8 at the inexpensive end of the range to the EF 500mm f/4 L IS at the expensive end. We wanted to get an EF 1200m f/5.6 L, but when we searched under the sofa cushions we only found £1.73 - a little matter of £49,998.27 short.
