Anyone try any of these lenses?

xal · 12-30-2009, 01:27 PM

Hi,

Just found this website: www.lensbaby.com

Did anyone try any of their lenses, they seem to be very portable and have some cool effects and they swear that pro photographers use them...so what gives?

Was thinking of picking up one of the cheapest one from Aden camera and give it a whirl, what do you guys think?

*Mammoth* · 12-31-2009, 01:39 AM

They're a very niche lens. I know someone who's got one, and it's very odd. The effect has a learning curve that takes a bit to go through before you can make good pictures with it.

Freddy Flash · 12-31-2009, 06:39 AM

They're quite unique, and look like a lot of fun. I've never played with one though

chimphappyhour · 12-31-2009, 12:55 PM

Not used one either but I've seen some pretty cool things pop up on flickr using them. I keep thinking I would like to pick one up one of these days.

Freddy Flash · 12-31-2009, 01:33 PM

Same here. The tilt aspect could be pretty cool

12-30-2009, 01:27 PM	#1
xal I'm getting there... Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Markham Posts: 161	Anyone try any of these lenses? Hi, Just found this website: www.lensbaby.com Did anyone try any of their lenses, they seem to be very portable and have some cool effects and they swear that pro photographers use them...so what gives? Was thinking of picking up one of the cheapest one from Aden camera and give it a whirl, what do you guys think? __________________ My smugmug: http://pientertainment.smugmug.com/ My Gear: Canon 5 D Mark 2 Canon Rebel XSI Canon 100mm f2.8 IS L Canon 24-105mm F4 IS L Canon 70-200mm F4 L Canon 18-55mm IS (kit) Canon 85mm F1.8 Canon 50mm F1.8II Tokina 19-35mm F3.5-4.5 Speedlite 580 EX II x2

12-31-2009, 01:39 AM	#2
Mammoth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 495	They're a very niche lens. I know someone who's got one, and it's very odd. The effect has a learning curve that takes a bit to go through before you can make good pictures with it. __________________ XTi+BG-E3, 1D II, 5D II+BG-E6 Sigma 18-200mm DC OS, 200mm f/2.8L Canon 50mm f/1.8 II Speedlite 380EX

12-31-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
chimphappyhour :p Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,029	Not used one either but I've seen some pretty cool things pop up on flickr using them. I keep thinking I would like to pick one up one of these days. __________________ My Flickr: Clicky

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12-31-2009, 06:39 AM	#3
Freddy Flash Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,445	They're quite unique, and look like a lot of fun. I've never played with one though

12-31-2009, 01:33 PM	#5
Freddy Flash Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,445	Same here. The tilt aspect could be pretty cool