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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
$96.007 Day Rental
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Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS
$94.007 Day Rental
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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II
$62.007 Day Rental
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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
$119.007 Day Rental
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III
$75.007 Day Rental
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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L
$142.007 Day Rental
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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS
$105.007 Day Rental
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Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
$105.007 Day Rental
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Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS
$54.007 Day Rental
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Rent Telephoto Lenses for Sports, Wildlife, Ceremonies, Air Shows, and So Much More

Telephoto lenses are the quintessential rental because rarely do we need these super long focal lengths but for some projects and assignments, it's the only thing that'll do. Unsure if a telephoto lens is what you need? Read on to learn more about these oft-coveted lenses.

What Exactly is a Telephoto Lens?

Long-focus lenses are divided into sub-groups: short telephotos (which are good for portraits) are between (about) 85-135mm. Medium telephotos (which are good for weddings) are between 135-300mm. This is why 70-200mm lenses are so popular – they cover an ideal range for both portraits and events. Anything over 300mm is considered a "super telephoto" and these are what you'll see in the hands of speciality wildlife and sports photographers.

Telephoto Lens Traits

Telephoto lenses feel a bit like magic for being able to capture lengths up to 800mm while still being relatively portable.This is achieved by incorporating a special lens group known as a "telephoto group" that extends the light path to create a long-focus lens in a much shorter overall design. This makes far objects appear close by focusing the reflected light into a narrower beam. This narrowing of the beam, plus the magification of the glass itself, creates amazing far-reaching results.

These lenses are excellent at not only making far-away objects appear closer but they also beautifully isolate your subject and produce creamy out-of-focus backgrounds.

Top Telephoto Lenses to Rent

Telephoto is a very big category, so narrowing it down to just a few lenses does it a disservice. Our most popular telephoto lens, by a mile, is the 70-200mm. But outside of that, there are some stellar options that are very popular among customers:

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III

This super-tele is actually among the world's lightest for its length. Clocking in at only 6.7 lbs, you can take this out for birding, airshows, or football games with ease. As part of Canon's esteemed L-series line of lenses, the Canon 600mm f/4 IS III produces images with vibrant, accurate colors with deep contrast. Note, however, that this is the EF mount version. It is not compatible with the new EOS mirrorless Canon cameras without an adapter.

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM

For EOS R users on a budget, Canon offers a unique option. It is made of gapless diffractive optic (DO) elements that replace the traditional super telephoto's use of multiple, heavier individual elements. What you get is an extremely portable lens for the length – this lens is only 2.77 lbs and just over a foot long. The catch? Your f-stop is fixed at f/11 – which does not let in a ton of light. This lens is great for outdoor use but will be a struggle for arena sports or evening scenes.

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

This super flexible zoom lens is equipped with a Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave Motor for quick AF performance and Optical Image Stabilization that features an advanced algorithm for optimum performance in three distinct modes to cover a variety of action circumstances, including panning.

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

A part of Nikon's full frame mirrorless system, this lens offers Special Inner Balance technology that maintains a consistent center of gravity when zooming, plus a short zoom throw rotation for ultra-quick switching between 100mm and 400mm positions. It's also equipped with a cool OLED information panel to confirm aperture and focus settings.

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

Not all telephotos are in the "super" category. Some are pretty portable and designed for subjects like macro and/or portraits. This mid-length telephoto is an esteemed portrait lens of notable sharpness and bokeh.

Telephoto lenses are made much more affordable thanks to the ability to rent them. Take out a telephoto lens today and discover a whole new way of seeing the world!