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, and a service of Conrad Erb Photography. We offer a large selection of Canon EF 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. For Canon RF mirrorless and Sony users, an appropriate adapter is included at no charge for most rentals.


Pickup and dropoffs are made from the Cedar Works Studio at 4919 Pentridge Street, Phila PA. Please note that walk-in service is not available. Pickups are by appointment only.

To schedule, please call or text Conrad to schedule at 215-821-7161. If you know what you need, you can browse the available Canon equipment and checkout. If there are too many options and you aren’t sure where to start, call Conrad and he can offer recommendations and send you an invoice via email.

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.

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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.
— Scott W. via Yelp (yes, this is an actual review)
Great service, huge selection of equipment, very reasonably priced.
I choose PLL over any of the others.
— Thomas S. via Yelp (Yes, this is an actual review)
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
— Olivia K. via Yelp (yes, this is an actual, real review)

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
• 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

 

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.
— Carina via Yelp (yes, this is an actual review)