Anyone have a lensbaby?

[paulkline]

I'm thinking of getting one and looking for feedback. Also they have a new product with coated glass now. Do you think it is worth the extra $50 being most of the images is going to be soft focus anyways?

Paul

 

[terri]

Paul, there are several of us who have Lensbabies. Be sure to check out our Lensbaby Place subforum for some additional tips and great LB images!

Those lenses have a sweet spot that is briar-sharp. Since you can control the amount of softness you want in each frame, I'd say it's worth the cost. Those little lenses are works of art!

 

[danalec99]

Another vote! :thumbup:

 

[spiky_simon]

I've been playing with mine for a litle bit, and while I would say that it's unlikely that I'll use it that often, it does give you new ptions for picture making, and if you're getting a little jaded with your other lenses, you can't realy beat bang for buck with a lensbaby

 

[Unimaxium]

Lensbabies are definitely worth it, IMO! And yes, I think it's worth it to spend the extra $50 for the 2.0. In addition to the coated glass, it's a lot easier to change the aperture on the 2.0, which I hear is a real pain with the 1.0.

 

[paulkline]

Thanks danalec99 for your vote, wish me luck in photographer of the year contest

 

[paulkline]

thanks guts for you input. I think that being able to change the aperture is worht the $50 alone

 

[danalec99]

I meant, another vote for the Lensbaby!

 

[paulkline]

Ooops... I am going to pick one up today!

Thanks for your help,

Paul

 

[Iron Flatline]

Yeah, they're fun. It's not a primary lens, but you get something unique that would take hours to replicate in Photoshop. I just keep it on an older body, and still use my primary camera with other lenses.

Check my site for some recent images.