Comments on: Lensbaby Composer (Review)

By: Irina

Irina — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:04:14 +0000

I am looking for a lensbaby – never used before, but the I would like to use this concept in portrait photography. I found several models produced by Lensbaby, compatible with Canon 5D Marc II, but I am struggling to getting examples the lens produces to make my final choice of the model … Any advice from your behalf ?
Irina

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:55:33 +0000

I’ve had a Composer for about a month now, and I love it.
It has all been said before, but carrying the Lensbaby helps you to create that vintage look as you shoot, not afterwards on the computer. And yes, you aither love it, or couldn’t care less about it.
People bitching that the same effect can be created by Photoshop aren’t photographers in my opinion, they’re photoshoppers. Being a good photographer imho means being able to put the idea you have into a photo, not to make a photo and create your idea on a computer.
Don’t get me wrong, being good in Photoshop is great, and comes in handy sometimes, but it has nothing to do with making good (or even great) photos.

By: ModelCitizen

ModelCitizen — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:15:14 +0000

I’d felt that the Lensbaby was a gimmick. I still do, but I now have one (the Muse) and it actually puts fun back into photography. I can’t speak for the other models, but the Muse requires a little skill to get the shot you want as it’s all manual as far as focusing and setting the “sweet spot”. I agree that some images done with it may be off-putting but, then again, so are many “normal” photos bandied about online these days. Yes, it’s not something you’ll use all the time, but it does add another element of creativity to photography. As far as trying to replicate the effect in Photoshop…what would be the point then?

Note: If you have small hands/short fingers, you may have trouble controlling the Muse as you have to be able to hold it in position for focusing and tilting while pressing the shutter button. If that’s the case, then The Composer may be your best option.

By: Gordon McKinlay

Gordon McKinlay — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:52:55 +0000

Great review. I’ve been looking at getting one of these for ages and wasn’t sure what to go for. I now have a far clearer idea of what I am looking for. Off I go to order the composer.

By: ekant

ekant — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:26:22 +0000

I am from india and i study in 8th grade. I enjoyed your photography but idon’t how to do it .I am learing from
Dr Deepak sir .Iwant some tip that how you focs the lens and what lens you used it.

By: Chas

Chas — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:29:54 +0000

I agree this lens is not for everyone. Keep in mind the shots here were done on the first and second day with the lens. I’m really having fun with it. @Julian, your attitude stifles experimentation and pushing the art. I’m glad Lumière, Eastman, and Muybridge didn’t listen to your type as they pushed photography into new territories. There isn’t only one style with this hobby. Sheesh.

By: Steve A

Steve A — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:49:29 +0000

i dont own one of these but from the shots i’ve seen from others, I dont think this review does the lens baby justice.

To those among us who ask “why not just use blur in photoshop?” – its very much an afterthought by that point, using a lensbaby allows you to see the shots differently as you are taking them. Its a very different thought process.

The composer is definitely on my xmas list

By: venkman

venkman — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:32:33 +0000

i love my lensbaby 2.0

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=1&w=97921834%40N00&q=lensbaby&m=text

By: JulianHt

JulianHt — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:54:55 +0000

First of all, why fool around with some cheap plastic lens that makes blurred pictures if you can do all these effects and better in Photoshop?

“Photographers looking for a unique images that stand out from those in a field of ever increasing competitors”

Don’t make me laugh! If you want to stand out better make good pictures that show your unique vision rather than using these cheap tricks that are no more than temporary gimmick
Cheers,
Julian

http://photo.net/photos/JulianHt .

By: Ross

Ross — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:24:13 +0000

I ? my lensbaby, I currently have a Lensbaby2.0 which is great fun, I now am thinking of getting the Composer and attempting some stop-motion and time-shift videdo with it. Using the lens baby has really helped me understand the manual settings on my camera, and also opens up a lot more creativity in the way you compose photos. I now often see things and think, that’d be great photographed with my Lensbaby. It is also great for food shots because the irrelevent stuff aorund the edges is blurred, and you can get in quite close for a macro shot.

Check out my lensbaby pics on my Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Lensbaby&w=69722871%40N00