Lensbaby Lente SLR de Efeitos Especiais Control Freak  para Montagem EF da Canon

Comments about Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects SLR Lens - for Canon EF Mount:

Haven't had a ton of time to play with this yet, but what I've done has been a blast. I see no practical use for my commercial clients, but it sure is a fun toy. I've been wanting one for a while, and finally decided to pull the trigger. Should've done it sooner. On a related note, it came without one of the aperture insets. I called Lensbaby directly, and they apologized and sent me one right away. They actually sent the replacement to me in a thank you card with a nice hand written note, instead of a standard envelope and form letter. Now that's customer service! To me, you judge a company by what happens when there's a problem, not when you buy their product. I hope nothing does go wrong with my Control Freak, but its nice to know there's a company like Lensbaby standing behind it if something does.

Comments about Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects SLR Lens - for Canon EF Mount:

Lens Baby does what it says....however, they have come out with three different versions instead of one that does it all. Makes no sense. So I now own two different models as well as some inserts.
So I feel like I am getting milked. The Freak and the basic model are not good for shooting video because the springs move around too much...and I don't want to fork over MORE money for the Composer at this point. After all, this is a novelty lens similar to the types of special effects filters I used to employ in the film days.
That said, I love my lens and especially when I have time to experiment. Just make sure you go over all of the goods and bads about each lens model before deciding which one you want.

Comments about Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects SLR Lens - for Canon EF Mount:

This lens takes some getting used to, but I expected there would be a learning curve. Very well built with a solid feel and it has a lot of fine tuning adjustments. I specialize in Landscapes, nature and macro, and I've already produced some fine images with the "Freak".

Comments about Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects SLR Lens - for Canon EF Mount:

I love this lens because I hate creating effects in post-production. And its actually fun to use, not difficult like some reviews suggest. I would recommend this Lensbaby to filmmakers and creative photographers. So far I have no negatives as this lens is pretty new to me. I can't wait to get the macro attachments and the soft focus lens.

Comments about Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects SLR Lens - for Canon EF Mount:

I've had the lensbaby about three weeks and taken a few shots with it, but I find the build quality pretty poor, and would probably have opted for one of their lower priced models without the three adjustable legs that this one has. You pay about $100 extra and I think it makes the unit less easy to use.

Comments about Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects SLR Lens - for Canon EF Mount:

Got this because it locks where You want, essential for long exposures. It works great, much easier to get what You want (or did,nt know you wanted) than the Muse model. Filters are cheap and plentifull in 37mm which adds to the creative aspect. No regrets. You will be surprised with the pictures every time its used. Great for b & w film too!