Help! Portrait lens!

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Hi all,

A bit of a long shot this, but is there anyone in the Preston or surrounding area that can loan me a portrait lens, or a nifty fifty for my 400d?

I've been asked at short notice to take some pics at a childrens nursery this Thursday.

I can, of course, travel to pick-up and drop off.

Thanks in advance ...

EDIT: Just to add, I'll leave my beloved laptop as security with you! (I'm just that desperate!) :eek:
 
I can't help you, but if you are prepared to leave your beloved laptop as security, you deserve a free bump.

Good luck with your request.
 
I'd be happy to borrow you mine, but im pretty sure im too far for ya !

hope you find someone closer...
 
i am in the sound west and a pentax user i am afraid, good luck with your quest ;)

(maybe you could buy one and then return it, cheeky but maybe okay in your current fix
 
feeb said:
i am in the sound west and a pentax user i am afraid, good luck with your quest ;)

(maybe you could buy one and then return it, cheeky but maybe okay in your current fix
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or on that note, see if lensforhire can send you one next day ?
 
not surewher you are but i m in sheffield and have a 85mm and a 50mm avail.
 
Thanks for your kind offers and advice.

Unfortunately, I think a couple of you are a little too far away, but again thank you for offering, I really appreciate it.

I didn't think about 'lens for hire', but I think I may miss out on that now as I have to be on location at about 7:00am Thursday. So even if I ordered tomorrow, I would miss the post.

So, if this evening anyone can help out, I can still pick up tomorrow (anytime).

Thanks again guys, its nice to know there is a group of people with a common interest who will help each other out in their hour of need! :)
 
Only slightly suitable lens I've got is a Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 Macro DC - might be a little slow?
 
ratzz said:
I didn't think about 'lens for hire', but I think I may miss out on that now as I have to be on location at about 7:00am Thursday. So even if I ordered tomorrow, I would miss the post.
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Mmmm, 7am Thursday is going to be a bit tricky now. The only option would be same-day courier to Lancashire, which is theoretically feasible but isn't even worth thinking about in terms of cost. 9am would be easy though.

Thanks for the recommendations, by the way (Kev and Joe). I didn't want to stick my nose in because the OP was looking to borrow rather than hire...
 
StewartR said:
Mmmm, 7am Thursday is going to be a bit tricky now. The only option would be same-day courier to Lancashire, which is theoretically feasible but isn't even worth thinking about in terms of cost. 9am would be easy though.

Thanks for the recommendations, by the way (Kev and Joe). I didn't want to stick my nose in because the OP was looking to borrow rather than hire...
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Hi Stewart,

I'm with you about the 7am thing, and I was looking for any solution to my problem.

I only found out about you today (where were you hiding, I vote for a sticky!), and I think your service is a fantastic one. I have already (even though I only just found out about you!) recommended you to two of my relatives who are also keen photographers. Sadly, not the same kit as me!

I am looking to increase my photography work, and will surely be using your service at some time in the future, if not only to test-drive some nice lenses.

Thanks again, and you were not overlooked!
 
Thanks to all who offered help, I have been kindly helped out by a member of the forum.

What a great place and people! :clap:
 
I live in Preston, have a nifty fifty and would happily have helped you out.

Unfortunately, Im in Cambridge till Thursday evening and the camera is with me!

Sorry I couldnt help, but glad your sorted.
 
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