Need to rent anamorphic lenses ASAP

[DeJager]

Hey ya'll!

I'm directing/producing a short film and we begin principal photography next Wednesday. I'm searching for some anamorphic Lomos or Kowas to rent. I've found a place online that seems decent for $900 per week for a 4 lens kit. Is this a decent price?

For example, one kit may include:

40mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm (Kowa)


I'm going for a look similar to The Poltergeist. The lenses will be used on a Red Epic.

Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated!

[jax_rox]

What camera are you shooting on?

[DeJager]

Red Epic

[jax_rox]

Ah I see you already mentioned that

Where are you located? I know of some spots in LA, but couldn't tell you about rentals anywhere else..

[DeJager]

We're filming in South Dakota. The online rental companies that I found were also based in LA. I'm definitely okay with renting but I'm not a lens guru so I don't know what are decent prices. What do you think of the $900 per week rental? Is that typical to what you'd expect?

[jax_rox]

Yeah, that sounds about right to me, for a Lomo or Kowa set. The only way you might get it cheaper is if you can find a local owner who'd rent to you.

[DeJager]

Okay! Thank you. You've been a big help.

[wheatgrinder]

cool., cant wait to some some screen caps!