Lensbaby 3G

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Nov, 2024

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Lensbaby 3G

Is software manipulation getting too much use? Could we do with getting back to making our effects in camera? Some companies think so and Lensbaby are one of them as they have produced the Lensbaby 3G. A selective focus lens that gives you the chance...

Good build; Lockable lens for better focusing; Fine tuning focus; Interchangeable apertures

Unsure if price warrants the product

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com)

Lensbaby 3G

Locking tilt mechanism; focus ring; aperture range from f/2 through f/22; same wacky selective focus fun as previous Lensbabies'.

Aperture discs make quick aperture changes difficult, and the focus adjustment is somewhat coarse.

The third time's the charm for this unique special-effect SLR lens.

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com.au)

Lensbaby 3G

Locking tilt mechanism; focus ring; aperture range from f/2 through f/22; same wacky selective focus fun as previous Lensbabies'.

Aperture discs make quick aperture changes difficult, and the focus adjustment is somewhat coarse.

The third time's the charm for this unique special-effect SLR lens.

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Jack Howard (popphoto.com)

Field Test: Lensbaby 3G

Be prepared for curious stares and lots of questions when you're out shooting with the the just-announced Lensbaby 3G. This is far and away the weirdest looking contraption to mount on the front of a camera in a quite a long time

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by (bobatkins.com)

The Original Lensbaby

The "Lensbaby" is a simple, single element lens mounted in a flexible housing which allows it not only to be focused, but tilted as well. Yes, it's a tilt lens too. That should make those Holga owners green with envy! The aperture can be varied from...

If you're a Holga fan and own an SLR or DSLR, or if you find low end consumer zoom lenses way too sharp, this may be just what you're looking for. It's not for everyone, but I don't think there's anything like it commercially available elsewhere. It's...

May, 2008

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