If you’re a serious freelance or amateur photographer in Bangkok, you know that “good lenses” are expensive, especially if you’re using them on an ad hoc basis, such as a 70-200mm tele lens that is only used a few times a year for pre-wedding or telezoom for concerts.
On Weshare, there are good lenses available for rent for 200-500 baht per day, suitable for photographers who want to use pro-level equipment without investing tens of thousands.
1. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM — ฿10/day
Fixed aperture telezoom lenses that wedding and pre-wedding photographers can’t live without. Use it to squeeze the backdrop to make beautiful bokeh at a seaside event or garden, the rental price for 1 day is 80 times cheaper than the new purchase price.
Suitable for: Pre-wedding, Weddings, Concerts, Sports Photos
2. Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L — ฿400/day
Canon’s “all-round” lenses can be used for both wide and close-up shots.
Suitable for: Events, Portrait, Travel, Street
3. Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art — ฿250/Day
A classic Prime lens that delivers sharp images and soft, lightweight bokeh, shooting comfortably in a restaurant or café.
Suitable for: Street, Lifestyle, Cafe shoot, Indoor portrait
4. Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM — ฿10/day
Versatile wide-angle lens It can be used to shoot landscapes, architecture, or vlogs wide enough to fit a group of friends in one frame.
Suitable for: Landscape, Architecture, Vlog, Out-of-province trips
5. Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 (Sony) — ฿200/day
A low-cost option for photographers who want a telephoto but don’t need a wide aperture, are lightweight, and can shoot wildlife or sports.
Suitable for: Sports, Wildlife, Typical remote shots
6. Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L — ฿100/Day
A pro-grade portrait lens with an explosive sharp f/1.2 aperture and soft bokeh for wedding or fashion shoots.
Suitable for: Portrait, Fashion, Premium Weddings
7. Sony 90mm f/2.8 G OSS Macro — ฿10/day
Macro lenses for shooting food, flowers, or small products.
Perfect for: Food photography, Products, Detail shot, Insect macro
Why is it worth renting rather than buying (for lenses that are used frequently)?
Let’s say you take on a pre-wedding job 3 times a year, using a 70-200mm lens for 2 days each.
- Buy New: ฿85,000 (Sony 70-200 GM II)
- Rent via Weshare: ฿450 × 6 days/year = ฿2,700/year
Keep the lens in the cabinet all year round + Used price drops ~15-20% per year = actual loss ~฿15,000 per year
Conclusion: Rent saves 8-10 years before breaking even.
If you take on jobs every week, there is a reason to buy, but if you take 1-2 jobs a month, renting is more cost-effective than every door.
Tips for renting lenses on Weshare
- Check the owner’s reviews first — see how many times they’ve rented it. What is the average score?
- Ask about the lens — Filter, Hood, Storage Card, are they available?
- Pick-up and drop-off near the BTS — Most of the time, the owner is happy.
- Take a photo at pick-up — You and the owner take a photo together before using it to check the condition of the lens.
- Beware of rain + dust — pro lenses aren’t always waterproof. Use a Rain cover if necessary.
Get Started
If you’re a beginner photographer looking to try bigger jobs, or an old hand looking to cut down on camera costs, this is the place to go. Renting is a good place to start.
See all lenses for rent in Bangkok →
Weshare is free of charge, the lessor sets the price itself, pick-up and return according to the agreed point.
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