This Week: Mish Mash

I was lucky enough to be one of the winners of the Epic Edits birthday lens rental giveaway.  I won a two week rental from Borrow Lenses and chose to test out the Canon 85mm f/1.8.  Unfortunately I only got to use the lens once.  I had planned for it to arrive during Spring Break.  Little did I know the cold from hell would also arrive during Spring Break.  

I have never rented a lens online before and the process was very easy.  You can read more on the process in this review by Jim Goldstein.  I was considering adding this lens to my wishlist, but after using it I don't think it really fits what I need.  That's the great thing about renting lenses.  You can try before you buy. I will definitely rent again.  I'm thinking of things like the airshow where I need a specialized lens, but don't want to spend a ton of money on something that I only need once a year.

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