It’s been a busy month since I gave my first impression of the Lensbaby Scout with Fisheye Optic, but I’ve managed to get some quality with it to offer up a full review. As stated in the initial post, the Scout is Lensbaby’s sole fixed lens, but it retains the ability to change optics (as it is part of the Optic Swap system) as well as the suite of aperture disks. The fisheye field of view is a niche one, but it makes for some fun photography in and around New York City. Here is the review.
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Lensbabies when used correctly can create some really beautiful images. Using their tilt-shift effect that is natural to their design, many photographers also know that they’re not simple to use and take dedication. Gretchen Robinette, a photographer local to Brooklyn, NY has released a couple of very cool images shot with the Lensbaby Composer Pro Double Optic with Sweet 35, and Canon 5D Mk II. It goes to show that in the hands of the right creative, they can do much more than just shoot landscapes.
Check out more of her photos and what Gretchen had to say about using the items after the jump. This is much different than her other portraiture. Also check out her website.
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This here’s my second piece of glass from creative company Lensbaby, the same group of folks responsible for the Muse (reviewed by yours truly). The Scout is Lensbaby’s only fixed lens. That is to say it walks with other lenses that use a standard issue focusing ring as opposed to a compress-to-focus accordion-style body. I received the lens a week ago, and I’ve had some to take it out for a test run on the streets of New York City. Here are my first impressions.
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It’s called the Lensbaby Spark and it is a fascinating little lens. Weird, yet cool lenses have been popping up a lot in the past few years. The Spark, a lens referred to as a gateway drug to Lensbaby gear, is one of those lenses. It is affordable, fascinatingly built, and so much fun to play with. After my first impressions with it, I put it through its paces, and there’s much more to it than meets the eye. Lenses like these can be brilliant if you put some time and effort into them. Let’s see what the Lensbaby spark is all about.
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The interesting thing is that this is the fourth 50mm lens I have tested on my Nikon D700 camera. It is not, however, your typical 50mm. This is the Lensbaby Spark which makes it a whole other delightful creature. When I first tested it at Photo Plus Expo 2012 I was intrigued. I did not see the Lensbaby Spark as a hipster fashion statement, nor did I see it as a toy. I saw it as a fascinating tool. I got to know the lens while on a photo walk with some members of The Phoblographer team. Here is what I think so far.
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The Lensbaby Muse and her aperture discs
There are lenses and then there are lenses. The Lensbaby Muse sits happily in the lenses camp. The unit arrived a few weeks ago, and in that time, I’ve taken it with me to various places, all the while getting a feel for this wholly innovative approach to photography. It’s a wonder for portraits, more on that later. Upon unboxing it and taking several photos, I had the same reaction the aliens had to Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story. Just so we’re clear, I am a Sony digital shooter with Minolta AF glass. Just how did the Muse help advance my photography? Read on to find out. [click to continue…]
