I bought a used Canon 16-35 f2.8l. Very well packed, as when it arrived the box was significantly damaged but the lens was fine. The price was extremely competative and delivery was the next day. The... See more
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I’m always cautious about buying a used item, but the lens from LCE Manchester was exactly as described and with all original packaging. It would be nice if LCE offered a 12 month warranty like the tw... See more
The staff inside of the store were amazing. Helped me choose out whether to upgrade my lens or my camera body and explained why I should explain my lens first. They kept the product to the side for me... See more
Good fast response to questions, honest clear answers, have been using LCE for years now and find them to be great value as well as great products The lens I bought matches the condition advertis... See more
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Established in Guildford in 1956, London Camera Exchange have grown to be the UK’s premier Specialist Photographic Retailer with 26 nationwide high street locations. An employee-owned business since March 2021 that continues to evolve and build on an unrivalled 67 years of heritage. We deliver award-winning service, provide impartial expert advice and knowledge across the widest selection of cameras, lenses, binocular and optical equipment from the industry’s leading brands. As our name suggests, we are also the best place to trade-in or trade up for photographic equipment. We look forward to welcoming you in one of our high street stores or our web shop.
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United Kingdom
- sales@lcegroup.co.uk
- www.lcegroup.co.uk
4.9
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10K reviews
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Friendly team, good products, poor communications
Better communication of the forecast delivery dates for a pre-ordered new product would have been useful.
May 30, 2025
Great service again!
I purchased a used Canon lens for an excellent price - far better than I'd seen elsewhere. It was delivered the next day and looks to be in excellent condition.
Delighted with the service from LCE.
April 9, 2026
Great service (again!)
I ordered online and my item arrived very well packed and exactly as described within a couple of days. Great service, LCE - thank you!
December 8, 2025
Happy Customer
Got a New Cannon Camera it had a few issues, I phoned them up, And the Company where very nice, And apologised. They immediately give me a refund. I am delighted with the Company Service, And hope to do Business with this company again in the Furture. 100%
April 7, 2026
Pretty good, esp Lisa
Went above and beyond, good communication, express delivery, nothing to complain about, much to praise.
April 10, 2026
Delivery on time and correctly pacaged
April 9, 2026
Item arrived in very good order on time.
April 9, 2026
Exactly what I wanted
Exactly what I wanted (legacy compact camera including viewfinder, Lumix) in hardly-used condition. Even came with a little Lowepro case! Promptly delivered.
April 7, 2026
Another Great Purchase
Once again LCE proved that they can sell fantastic used kit at a price better than the other big players. I wanted a 2nd camera to back up my fujifilm system and a recent experience with a Sony a6000 I purchased for my little granddaughter set me hunting for an a6400. This one was the best price warranted version I could find anywhere especially as it had a kit lens fitted. Speedy dispatch from Southampton and it arrived unexpectedly on a Saturday having only been ordered late Thursday. Very impressed with the condition of the camera and accessories which exceeded my expectation.
April 9, 2026
Info on lenses
Called into the London Camera Exchange and George gave me some great advice about lenses for my Sony camera. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend LCE .
April 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Good Product, But Communication Needs Improving
My experience with London Camera Exchange was a bit mixed. Unfortunately, communication wasn’t great – my order was delayed and I had to reach out multiple times myself just to get updates, which was quite frustrating.
That said, once the item finally arrived, I was really happy with the product itself and it met my expectations. I also found their flexible payment options, including monthly payments, really helpful.
Overall, a decent experience, but better communication would make a big difference.
November 26, 2025
First port of call
First port of call, always great service and helpful.
Purchased a lovely Nikon FM, special thanks to Josh who saw the deal through.
Thank you, highly recommended.
April 9, 2026
Easy transaction
Easy transaction. Item arrived next day, was informed of delivery schedule which was very helpful.
Very impressed with the lens which was very fairly priced.
April 8, 2026
Amazing service
I ordered some camera film and they bumped my Instax Square Film up from a 10 pack to 20. I’m not sure I have even shopped from there before this too.
Thank you
April 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Great lens, great price
Good fast response to questions, honest clear answers, have been using LCE for years now and find them to be great value as well as great products
The lens I bought matches the condition advertised perhaps a little better
Couldn't be happier with both performance and appearance.
Many thanks
April 8, 2026
Product required at a good price
Product required at a good price, delivery service was 1st rate
April 8, 2026
Amazingly fast dispatch
Amazingly fast dispatch, ordered day 1 recieved day 2.
Well packaged boxed, very pleased
April 8, 2026
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