(OT) My take on the Lensbaby

[max_fun]

After seeing some nice photos from Steve Deer, I remembered that I had

a Lensbaby for my Contax RTS II (that I can't bear to sell). So I

brought it out for a whirl with a roll of XP2.

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Basically, I quite enjoyed it, but I feel that for many of my shots, I

was 'forcing' on the tilt function instead of letting the composition

'decide' if it was required. Also, in many cases, I can do the

isolation pretty well with a very fast lens as well, for example my

Canon 50mm f/1.2, and doesn't require the tilt lens. I was also using

a f/7.5 washer, so the depth of field is actually quite deep; probably

a f/5.1 washer would look better.

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They've got a Lensbaby for Leica Rs now, and I might get it as well,

since it's a light and handy little tool that can add to your photos

if used judiciously.

[bob_mcbob]

Personally, I have yet to see a Lensbaby photo where I find the effect it produces pleasing. I quite like my Holga, so I guess the Lensbaby just isn't for me.

[peter_white2]

What's a Lensbaby?

[john_shriver]

Try Google for "lensbaby", it's the first match.

[godfrey]

A Lensbaby is a simple toy camera lens assembled into a mount for use on an SLR. The

focal length is about 60-70mm, there are simple aperture rings to enable it to be use wide

open to stop down, and the mount has a flex-accordian pipe so you focus it by squeezing

it around with your fingers until you get the effect you want in the viewfinder.

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They're kind of fun to play with if a little pricey ... $90. Read about them at

<a href="http://www.lensbabies.com/" target=new>

http://www.lensbabies.com/</a>.

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Godfrey

[bobatkins]

Been there, done that.

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Reviewed right here on our very own photo.net website!

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<a href="http://www.photo.net/equipment/lensbaby/">http://www.photo.net/equipment/lensbaby/</a>

[onelostsoul]

yeah...i use one of these quite often. i really like the dreamy/erie look i get from it. i completely removed my aperature washer and its pretty fast now.

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[onelostsoul]

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[pensacolaphoto]

I may have to get stronger glasses. My vision seems to be blurred when looking at the posted photos. ;-)

[max_fun]

Yeah Raid, it takes a bit of practice to get slightly sharp results from the lensbaby. I can't do it too quickly, that's why the street photo I posted actually didn't really get the focus quite right on the lady. Here's one isn't that blurry:

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Not the most exciting composition, but it's the sharpest I've been able to get with this lens. Still, I'm not sure people use it for the sharpness I'd imagine.

[donald_macklin]

Why not call it the detumescence lens?Rather timely considering the state of the so called

union.

[donald_macklin]

The union being the Quebecois traitors against the Queens' Dominion.

[donald_macklin]

yeah,I know,I'm out there.Harmless rather.Good night.

[range_finder]

I love these photos, way more bokeh than leica lenses ;-) Seriously, it does look a bit like my Holga. cheers