Covid-19 update: August 2021
August 2021 update: The Philadelphia Lens Library is open and available for your rental needs.
In accordance with local government requirements and public health guidance, vaccinated customers are able to conduct business as usual.
However, un-vaccinated customers are required and expected to wear masks or face coverings during all transactions.
Welcome to the Philadelphia Lens Library
The Philadelphia Lens Library is a Canon lens and camera rental resource for photographers in the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley. We offer a large selection of Canon lenses for rent for professional photographers and hobbyists, competitive flat-rate pricing that covers at least 3 days of use, flexible pickup times, all with the friendly advice by professional photographer Conrad Erb.
Pickups are by appointment only. You can schedule your pickup here or by call/text Conrad at 215-821-7161.
For any pickup within the next 24 hours, or for after-hours/emergency/rush pickups, call/text Conrad immediately at 215-821-7161.
You can pay for your rental via the online checkout, or via a Square invoice that will be sent to you.
We are located at the Cedar Works Studios at 4919 Pentridge Street, Phila PA.
First time customers will want to read our Welcome Guide. You can also read the Frequently Asked Questions,
Looking for some help? You can hire Conrad for project consulting.
Not convinced? Check out our reviews on Yelp.
“I’ve rented from these guys twice now, and it’s amazing to have someone local to rent from.
Super friendly, super accommodating, super convenient...I will continue to give them my business when I need it! I highly suggest if you’re in need to give them a shot.”
“Great service, huge selection of equipment, very reasonably priced.
I choose PLL over any of the others.”
“PLL offers some of the best service around. If you live in Philly, don’t waste your time with a lens delivery service. I sent Conrad an email around 10 pm inquiring about renting a lens for the next day (very last minute!) and received a phone call within 5 minutes of my email”
Why rent from the lens library?
• large selection of over 20 Canon L series lenses (and over 30 Canon lenses in all, ranging from 10mm to 500mm, plus Canon camera bodies) - one of the best selections of Canon lenses for rent on the East Coast!
• competitive pricing with a flat rate for up to three days
• extended business hours for pickups and dropoffs (typically 9a-7pm, including weekends), with emergency hours slots for very early and very late pickup (5am-11pm)
• informal answers and advice or formal consulting from professional photographer Conrad Erb
Philadelphia Lens Library - a service of Conrad Erb Photography
Studio Works Studio
4919 Pentridge St - Philadelphia - PA - 19143
215-821-7161
Schedule a pickup
Please schedule your pickup/dropoff here:
https://phillylenslibraryscheduling.as.me/
Questions? First time Customer? NEED to talk?
Feel free to read our FAQ, learn about Conrad’s consulting services or read about Conrad.
First time customers, please review the Welcome Guide. If you don’t like to use the internet, just give Conrad a call at 215-821-7161.
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I’ve rented from the Philly Lens Library several times (as well as some online lens rentals and even Videosmith). I always come back here, though. Conrad is very fast to respond and provides a smooth transaction. I live in West Philly so his location is super convenient, and he has definitely saved my butt right before a shoot! His prices are great, and he’s a really friendly guy. I heartily recommend Philly Lens Library and am so thankful to have this resource in my neighborhood.”