London Camera Exchange - Manchester Reviews 284

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

16 Cross Street, M2 7AE Manchester, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My purchase of a S/H lens was straight forward with my queries for further information answered promptly. The delivery was by DPS ( very reliable ) at the time given earlier that day, it arrived well... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gary responded quickly to my question regarding compatability of the lens with my camera. He was also very helpful with resolving issues with my method of payment. A link with DPD Local came thro... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered online at 3 pm. Website said 2pm was the cutoff for next day delivery. But London Camera Exchange were brilliant and sent it out the same day. It arrived on next day delivery. V pleased with m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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


Company details

  1. Camera Store
  2. Binoculars Store
  3. Photo Shop

Written by the company

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.


Contact info

  • 16 Cross Street, M2 7AE, Manchester, United Kingdom

  • 01618347500

4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

My purchase of a S/H lens was straight forward with my queries for further information answered promptly. The delivery was by DPS ( very reliable ) at the time given earlier that day, it arrived well packed and exactly as described.
In use it feels good with little sign of wear, the results are good as well. Thank you

May 20, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery and great service

Ordered online at 3 pm. Website said 2pm was the cutoff for next day delivery. But London Camera Exchange were brilliant and sent it out the same day. It arrived on next day delivery. V pleased with my lense and very fast delivery. Will buy from this LCE again.

May 19, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Gary at Manchester LCE

Gary responded quickly to my question regarding compatability of the lens with my camera.
He was also very helpful with resolving issues with my method of payment.
A link with DPD Local came through the following morning and the lens was delivered safely and well packaged early afternoon of the same day.
The lens is of the quality stated, I would buy from London Camera Exchange again.

May 18, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service.

All the staff I spoke to were really helpful and managed to get my new camera to me over a bank holiday weekend!
It was truly impressive, so much so I ordered another cheap second hand camera from them three days later...

May 1, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nikkor lens purchase

Purchased second hand Nikkor lens from the website - good price, exactly as described - arrived quickly - excellent service.

April 30, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m always cautious about buying a used…

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 two main competitors rather than the 6 months, so fingers crossed it doesn’t fail.

April 8, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

To take full advantage of a particular discount code, the item had to be put on line & not in store as I would normally do. Goods were dispatched within a hour of ordering and fully tracked with frequent notification on progress. They arrived following day as promised in stated time slot. Unfortunately they proved unsuitable but I was able to return them to my local store in Manchester, who could not have been more helpful and who processed everything from there. My Visa card was refunded the very same day. What more could one ask. Fabulous service, especially from the manager, Gary, in the Manchester LCE store.

March 17, 2026

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