Lomography Petzval VS. Lensbaby Twist 60

[JustJazzie]

I have been eyeing the Petzval for AGES now, but couldn't bite for various reasons. A- the price tag, B- I was worried about the removable aperture blades on a windy day, and I was originally telling myself I was waiting for it to finally be released in black)

This morning I stumbled upon the Lensbaby Twist 60. Honestly, I can't splurge on it anytime soon but it really has me intrigued! I'm not a huge fan of the heavy vignette it produces, but I think I could work around that in post? And for around $600 less- it seems like a steal.

Has anyone used it?
Can anyone comment on the quality of lens baby's in general?
Bonus points if you've used both! :giggle:

 

[Rick50]

Sorry, I bought a Lensbaby a couple years ago and have never used it. If you get one and post some photo's it might encourage me to try mine.

 

[JustJazzie]

Sorry, I bought a Lensbaby a couple years ago and have never used it. If you get one and post some photo's it might encourage me to try mine.

lol. I have never fallen in love with a lens baby before. Most of their effects just aren't my thing. But I AM in love with the wonderland-y goodness that these two lenses create. Its like falling down a rabbit hole every time I follow the swirl around the frame!

 

[Rick50]

Sorry, I bought a Lensbaby a couple years ago and have never used it. If you get one and post some photo's it might encourage me to try mine.

lol. I have never fallen in love with a lens baby before. Most of their effects just aren't my thing. But I AM in love with the wonderland-y goodness that these two lenses create. Its like falling down a rabbit hole every time I follow the swirl around the frame!

Well, this could get interesting then. I had the same view you did now I'm interested.

 

[JustJazzie]

Sorry, I bought a Lensbaby a couple years ago and have never used it. If you get one and post some photo's it might encourage me to try mine.

lol. I have never fallen in love with a lens baby before. Most of their effects just aren't my thing. But I AM in love with the wonderland-y goodness that these two lenses create. Its like falling down a rabbit hole every time I follow the swirl around the frame!

Well, this could get interesting then. I had the same view you did now I'm interested.

I found this (very short) comparison article, but it does have a few good visuals. I see that there's more control over the bokeh with the petzval- but is it worth the price jump and dealing with removable plates?....although the removable plates do have cool shape options!

First look at the Lensbaby Twist 60 - DIY Photography


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[Gary A.]

Sorry, I bought a Lensbaby a couple years ago and have never used it. If you get one and post some photo's it might encourage me to try mine.

Here's some of mine from the basic LensBaby:

 

[JustJazzie]

Sorry, I bought a Lensbaby a couple years ago and have never used it. If you get one and post some photo's it might encourage me to try mine.

Here's some of mine from the basic LensBaby:

Very nice!! How's the quality feel? Has it held up fairly well?


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[SoulfulRecover]

Petzval > Lens Baby

It costs more because its a better build quality all around and gives a specific "look" that lens baby does not quite get. You're also paying for cool factor.

If price is a concern (always is) try the lens baby. If it doesn't get you the results you want, toss it on craigslist.

A Petzval for my 4x5 is next on my list