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Lensrentals is the largest camera and lens rental company in the United States[1][2]. It is based in Memphis, Tennesee[3], and is owned by The Dude Abides, Inc.[4][5]
Every year, the company publishes annual reports of their highest-rented gear (such as lens brands or lens mounts) from that year[6].
History
editThe company was founded by Roger Cicala, a former medical doctor in 2006[7][8] after he bought an expensive 500mm lens and then started a website to lease it out. In 2015, Lensrentals Canada shut down[9]. In 2017, the company merged with competitor LensProToGo[10].
Also during the Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 Lensrentals reported that many of its customers returned cameras and lenses with extensive damage due to solar energy damaging camera sensors and lenses[11].
In 2024, Lensrentals acquired competitor Borrowlenses from Shutterfly[12][13][14], and closed its California location[15].
External links
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References
edit- ↑ https://www.videomaker.com/news/lensrentals-reveals-top-rented-photo-and-video-products-of-2024/?amp=1
- ↑ https://m.dpreview.com/news/4152412776/lensrentals-to-acquire-borrowlenses
- ↑ Jr, Thomas Bailey. "Camera firm gears up for surge in rentals | VIDEO". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ "Business Directory". www.dnb.com. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ "LENSRENTALS Trademark of The Dude Abides, LLC - Registration Number 5935011 - Serial Number 88011874 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ https://www.videomaker.com/news/lensrentals-reveals-top-rented-photo-and-video-products-of-2024/?amp=1
- ↑ https://www.fdtimes.com/2020/09/15/roger-cicala-founder-of-lensrentals/
- ↑ "Lensrentals.com - Rent Lenses and Cameras from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sony, Leica, and more". www.lensrentals.com. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ Zhang, Michael (2015-08-03). "Lens Rentals Canada Closes Due to Logistical Issues". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ "LensRentals and LensProToGo Become One | Fstoppers". fstoppers.com. 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ Sutton, Zach (2017-09-01). "Rental Camera Gear Destroyed by the Solar Eclipse of 2017". Lensrentals Blog. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ Prada, Jose (2024-03-11). "Lensrentals Acquires BorrowLenses, One of Their Main Competitors". CineD. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ Kamps, Haje Jan (2024-03-07). "Scoop: Lensrentals acquires BorrowLenses". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ Schneider, Jaron (2024-03-07). "Lensrentals Acquires BorrowLenses From Shutterfly". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ Schneider, Jaron (2024-03-08). "Lensrentals Acquisition to End the BorrowLenses Brand, Close CA Location". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
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