The Lensbaby Composer Pro With Sweet 35 Optic (For Canon EF (EOS)) is part of the Lensbaby series of SLR lenses, and offers the same spectacular special-effect results. However, the refined and enhanced Composer Pro gives you ultra-smooth focus and tilt control and will retain its position after being bent, which makes it easy to use even with one hand. Simply tilt the lens to a desired angle and then focus with a traditional barrel focusing ring.
The Sweet 35 Optic is a 35mm optic with a 12-blade diaphragm and adjustable aperture (f2.5-f/22) that gives you unprecedented precision control over your selective focus photos--just rotate the dial on the front of the optic to quickly change the size of your in-focus "sweet spot". This is the widest focal length of any Lensbaby selective focus optics--the Sweet 35 also has close-focus capabilities. The lens can be bent off-center in any direction for different results.
The Composer Pro is compatible with the Optic Swap System--a line of different "optics" that can be interchanged with the Muse and Composer versions. This provides artists with an almost unlimited variety of looks and styles to capture their unique visions.
The Composer Pro comes supplied with the Sweet 35 Optic.
| Type | Manual focus, low dispersion, high refractive index, multi-coated optical glass doublet |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Filter Size | 46mm |
| f/Stop Range | f/2.5-f/22 |
| Groups/Elements | 4 multi-coated glass elements, in three groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12-blade internal aperture, controlled by a dial on the front of the optic |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.5" for Sweet 35 Optic used with Composer Pro |
| Tilt | Composer Pro: 0-17.5° |
| Dimensions |
Composer Pro: 2.25 x 2.5 x 2.5" (5.71 x 6.35 x 6.35cm) Sweet 35 Optic: 3.5 x 3.5 x 5" (8.89 x 8.89 x 12.7cm) |
| Weight |
Composer Pro: 4 oz (113.4g) Sweet 35 Optic: 6.56 oz (186g) |
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Great lens for Surreal Photography
This lens is fantastic for surreal photography or vidography, the effect is subtle, and controllable, which allows for great ease of use, and functionality. I would completely recommend the sweet 35 optic, ...Read complete review
This lens is fantastic for surreal photography or vidography, the effect is subtle, and controllable, which allows for great ease of use, and functionality. I would completely recommend the sweet 35 optic, as opposed to the double glass optic. Regardless of the price difference what photographer in their right mind would want to take apart their lens, every time they want to adjust the aperture? Using this lens already adds another step (a enjoyable and artistic one) to the process, so it being simple and easy to use is a must; Lensbaby achieved that.
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Fun accessory!
The lens enables you to see things differently but it's still something that I'm more likely to use only from time to time - Not on a regular basis. Nonetheless, it's a fun accessory ...Read complete review
The lens enables you to see things differently but it's still something that I'm more likely to use only from time to time - Not on a regular basis. Nonetheless, it's a fun accessory to have in the kit.
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The lens enables you to see things differently but it's still something that I'm more likely to use only from time to time - Not on a regular basis. Nonetheless, it's a fun accessory to have in the kit.
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This is such a simple and easy to use lense. It takes a little while to get used to the focusing but once you get it its great! Its almost as if you can take a photo of anything and it turns out amazing!
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Well, with this one you can make all a lot of a new nice, creative photos.
as some one that give service with his photos, this one will make the costumers happy !
and it's easy to use.
Down - autufucos would make it much better...
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Solid construction. Works as one would expect it. Have to admit it will take some time to get use to it, but from what I see so far, it will produce some great and unique shots. It is a specialty lens for specific purpose, exactly why I made the purchase and I expect to have many interesting photos over the holidays as we travel the West Coast from California to Washington.
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I use Lensbaby for both photos and videos. It doesn't take much to get accustomed to adjusting the Sweet spot. The mechanism is smooth. When using it, you truly feel like an artist, giving you the ability to frame a shot or footage anyway you want it.
Surprisingly, the macro capabilities are powerful as well.
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I was a bit ambiguous about this 'artsy' lens to start with, but after putting a couple hundred flashes of light through it, it kind of grows on you.
Getting the hang of 'tweaking' the lens takes a bit practice, and in this case "Less is More'. It seems to me that 'learning the tool' is half the fun.
Would I recommend the Lensbaby….absolutely.
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This is my first Lensbaby. At first I didn't know that you could get the Composer Pro w/ the sweet 35 together. I'm having fun with it!
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Comments about Lensbaby Composer Pro With Sweet 35 Optic (For Canon EF (EOS)):
This lens is fantastic for surreal photography or vidography, the effect is subtle, and controllable, which allows for great ease of use, and functionality. I would completely recommend the sweet 35 optic, as opposed to the double glass optic. Regardless of the price difference what photographer in their right mind would want to take apart their lens, every time they want to adjust the aperture? Using this lens already adds another step (a enjoyable and artistic one) to the process, so it being simple and easy to use is a must; Lensbaby achieved that.
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I have been wanting to try the Lensbaby Composer Pro for awhile...then decided to purchase this one w/sweet 35 Optic. Well I just LOVE IT ! I can see that it is going to take a little practice but I am already excited about the images I am getting with it.
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This little gadget has me shooting and experimenting like I haven't in a long time.
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Great photos with this lens!
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I use this lensbaby composer for my video shoots, when a "flashback" or a "dream sequence" is needed. Works beautifully for those applications, as well as creating stunning portraits. Price is reasonable for what you can do with this.
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Love it. If you are a portrait photographer this is a MUST have!!
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I am having a ball with this. I like that it works in apeture mode on my Canon. don't have to fuss with shutter speed or ISO. was surprised how great the bokeh is when I take pictures of flowers.I am very happy with this purchase. Still have to play with it a little more to know the ins and outs of it.
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My first experience with this type of lens and there is a small learning curve. I have already decided that I need more of the accessories to realize the full benefits. Pretty cool equipment, and well built.
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I'm still playing around with the composer pro and sweet 35 optic, as this is my first "creative" lens, but I am thrilled with the results thus far. I would describe myself as a photo enthusiast and am impressed with the ease of operation and overall effects.
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Comments about Lensbaby Composer Pro With Sweet 35 Optic (For Canon EF (EOS)):
I'm having a blast getting a those stylized shots to beef up the look of a number of videos. I need to learn the mechanics of the instrument and learn to find that sweet spot. Night time exteriors are a lot of fun. Great bokeh, something I wasn't expecting. sharp. I need some practice with daylight work. Nifty!
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