Lensbaby Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS

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The Lensbaby 2.0 is an SLR lens that will add a unique perspective on the world that is a radical departure from the precision of digital or even film photography. It allows for selective focusing with SLR cameras. Effects like blurring, glowing highlights, and subtle, prismatic color distortions can all be achieved without software manipulations.

The Lensbaby is a hybrid between a bellows camera and a tilt-shift camera. The lens can be compressed, extended, and/or bent off-center in any direction for different effect.

Just the right tool for those looking to be more creative, expressive, or simply looking to enjoy photography.

Compatible with all Canon EOS SLR cameras, as well as other brands that use the EOS lens mount system; e.g. Kodak DCS-1, DCS 520, & DCS 560.
The lens tubing is the part of the Lensbaby that allows you to control the effect that it gives. It can be compressed or extended by pulling or pushing the focusing collar at the end of the Lensbaby. This in turn controls what is in focus, with fully compressed focusing on infinity and full extended focusing about 1 foot ahead. To focus on subjects that are between these distances, you have to partly compress the Lensbaby.
The lens aperture can be changed by inserting different size magnetic aperture discs, with a choice of f/2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, and 8.
Lensbaby 2.0 Improvements:
  • Brighter: with added f/2.0 aperture setting
  • Sharper: with coated, high refractive index, low dispersion optical glass
  • Faster: shielded magnetic aperture disc system makes it easier and faster to change apertures
  • f/Stop Range 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8
    Focal Length 50mm (approx.)
    Minimum Focus Distance 12" (30 cm)
    Filter Size 37mm
    Lens Elements/Groups 2 glass elements
    Length 2.5" (6.3 cm) [adjustable]
    Width 2.25" (5.7 cm)
    Weight 3.7 oz (105 g)

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    Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS
     
    4.7

    (based on 10 reviews)

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    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easily interchangeable (6)
    • Lightweight (6)
    • Consistent output (5)
    • Durable (5)

    Cons

    • Slow focus (3)

    Best Uses

    • Special effects (8)
    • General purpose (3)
    • Portraits (3)
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      • Enthusiast (3)

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    4.0

    Great Fun

    By johnny

    from Chicago, IL

    Verified Buyer

    Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

    Brings some of the fun back into photography, no matter how pro your camera, makes it a toy/

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    5.0

    Relax, Have Fun and Go With the Flow

    By boubo

    from redding ca

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Fun and creative

    Cons

    • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

    • General Use
    • Landcape
    • Special Effects

    Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

    I use this lens from close ups to scenics. With it's sweet spot of selective focus the lens leads me to interpret subjects in new original ways. There is always an element of surprise and using this lens teaches me to see things in a new creative light. Using this lens knocks me out of a rut and rewards me with the patience to discover a new perspective. The only con is that you must learn to be very careful and very still in focusing but this is actually a bonus benefit in that it will discipline your technique.

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    5.0

    Sooo user friendly and fun

    By Photo Fun Marie

    from Hendersonville, NC

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Durable
    • Easily Interchangeable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Special Effects

      Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

      I found this very easy to use. It took only a matter of minutes to figure out how it warped the images. You can't use auto focus though. The camera can not read the lens. So if you have problems manually focusing this is probably not the camera lens for you. I found I would push in to focus and then move it around for the desired affect. Work initially in just the top, right, bottom and left to get the feel for the effect. Then experiment. Have Fun.

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      5.0

      Unique, yet an amazing addition!

      By Erik with a k

      from Blue Springs, MO

      About Me Semi-Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easily Interchangeable
      • Lightweight
      • Sharp Focus
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Slow Focus

      Best Uses

      • General Use
      • Portraits
      • Special Effects

      Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

      I use this lens mainly for outdoor portraiture. So far I love it and so do my customers! It does take some time to get used to how it focuses and how you adjust the settings but after that, it really is quite a lens. For such a low price, this lens should be in any photographer's arsenal. Whether you're a hobbyist or professional, there's no reason not buy this!

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      4.0

      Fun product!

      By Christine

      from South Florida

      About Me Semi-Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Consistent Output
      • Durable
      • Easily Interchangeable
      • Easy To Clean
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Has a learning curve

      Best Uses

      • General Use
      • Night Photography
      • Portraits
      • Special Effects

      Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

      In the time I've had to experiment with the lensbaby, it definitely produces the effect as described. It is easy to use, and with practice and learning more about what camera settings to use, I'll get better results. Just on first use, the auto settings on my Canon 40D produce slightly bright/washed out images, but they do show the effects of the lensbaby.

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      5.0

      Lots of fun, produces memorable images

      By AlanB

      from Central TX

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Portraits
        • Special Effects

        Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

        It's a little tricky to use, but with practice it gets much easier. Also it's much easier stopped down. Don't mess with f/2 till you've figured out f/5.6. The dreamy quality of the pictures is wonderful, I don't know anything that can replicate it. It's so small and light you can take it anywhere. I'll always keep it in my kit.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Fun Lens, Great Buy

        By TGAB Photo

        from Philadelphia, Pa

        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Easily Interchangeable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Slow Focus

        Best Uses

        • Special Effects

        Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

        I bought this lens to add a fun distortion to my photos and this lens was perfect for that. I takes a little getting used to when focusing on certain objects, but once you get it down you will love the look it gives. Fun lens, good price.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        so cool

        By ssb

        from chicago, il

        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Easily Interchangeable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Special Effects

          Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

          this lens is great for taking mystical/eerie photos. it can also be used to create photos with the illusion of speed, blurring whichever part of the background you need, while keeping the rest in focus.

          it's a lot of fun.

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Fun!

          By KLP

          from Lincoln, NE

          About Me Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Easy To Clean
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged
          • Sharp Focus
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Special Effects

            Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

            This fab little lens takes a bit of getting used to, but it's so great, even the learning curve is fun!

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Very Cool Lens

            By Mike

            from Atlanta, Ga

            Comments about Lensbabies Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS:

            This is such a cool lens. Definatly worth the 150 for the things that you can do with it. The only draw back is it takes time to change the apature since it's a ring you change out. The best thing about this lens is I can take shots that have a cool look that would have taken me forever to create in Photoshop and it would have never looked as good. I bought this before the newest one came out that lets you set the distortion, I would have bought that one.

            Problems Encountered: None

            Items I Recommend: Wide angle and telephoto attachment

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            Lensbaby Lensbaby 2.0 Special Effects Lens for Canon EOS
            • Metal Lens Cap
            • Aperture Discs
            • Disc Removal Tool
            • 1-Year Warranty
             
             
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