Creating professional, high-quality video content doesn’t have to mean investing thousands in new lenses. Whether you’re filming for YouTube, TikTok, or branded content, renting and hiring lenses is one of the most cost-effective ways to get that cinematic look your audience loves.

At Media Dog we offer affordable lens hire for creators across the UK — shipping from our bases in Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham to anywhere in the country. Perfect for solo creators, small production teams, or anyone wanting to upgrade their visuals without breaking the bank.

Why Hire Lenses Instead of Buying?

Renting gives you access to professional equipment without the heavy upfront cost.
Access to premium lenses for a fraction of the purchase price
Flexibility to choose the perfect focal length for each project
Freedom to experiment with different lenses and brands
Zero maintenance worries — we take care of servicing and calibration

Whether you’re shooting in your home studio or out on location, lens rental helps you get more value for your budget.

Canon L Series: Perfect Lenses for Creators

If you’re looking for lenses that combine quality, affordability, and versatility, the Canon L Series is a top choice for content creators. These lenses are known for:
Outstanding sharpness and colour reproduction
Lightweight, weather-sealed design — ideal for handheld or gimbal work
EF mount compatibility, easily adaptable to multiple camera systems
Consistent professional results across video and photo workflows

Because of their EF mount, Canon L lenses can be used with popular mirrorless cameras like the Sony A7S III, Sony FX3, or Canon R5 C, using a simple adapter.

That makes them an incredibly flexible and affordable option for UK creators.

Recommended Canon L Series Lenses for YouTube, TikTok and Instagram

Here are some of our most popular lenses often hired by creators:

Canon EF 24–70mm f/2.8L II USM
An all-purpose zoom lens perfect for vlogs, interviews, and cinematic B-roll. Sharp, fast, and versatile. Wide enough at 24mm, but decent zoom at 70mm for needing to quickly reframe or get closer details.

Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM
A favourite for wide-angle shots, travel content, and dynamic handheld footage. Doesn’t distort but has a very wide field of view.

Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Ideal for compressing backgrounds and creating a professional “cinematic” look. Also great for getting close up details from distance with an excellent zoom range, especially if paired with a x2 extender.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
A classic portrait lens with creamy depth of field — great for beauty, lifestyle, and studio content. 50mm is very close to how your eyes naturally see the world so the produced image is very familiar feeling.

Mount Compatibility Made Simple

Canon EF lenses can be easily adapted for:

Sony E-Mount (A7S III, FX3, FX6, etc.)
Canon RF-Mount mirrorless systems
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras
DJI Ronin 4D
And many others, as well as fitting natively on Canon EF cameras such as the 5D Mk IV, C300 Mk II, 1DX Mk II and other Canon DSLRs.

With EF-to-E mount adapters (e.g. Metabones, Vocas, Sigma), you’ll retain autofocus, aperture control, and stabilisation — making the L Series a perfect match for modern hybrid cameras.

Lens Hire with UK-Wide Delivery

No matter where you’re based — from London to Leeds, Edinburgh to Exeter — we can ship professional camera and lens kits directly to your door.

Each rental includes:

Secure, protective cases
Fully checked, calibrated gear
Optional accessories (ND filters, adapters, and mounts) as required. Tell us about your setup and we’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need!

For YouTubers, TikTok creators, and independent filmmakers, renting Canon L Series lenses is the best way to achieve cinematic results without spending a fortune. Lightweight, sharp, and adaptable across multiple camera systems, they offer unbeatable value for creators at every level.

At Media Dog, we make it simple and affordable to rent lenses and equipment anywhere in the UK — helping you bring your creative vision to life.