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Creative, distinct, and blur would be the three words I’d pick to sum up Lensbaby’s latest lens, the Sweet 22. Honestly, though, these descriptors could probably be used to describe any of Lensbaby’s offerings, which have evolved over the years from lenses meant for tinkering to new, simple-to-use models that are straightforward, stand-alone instruments. Lensbaby describes the Sweet 22 as having “the smallest sweet
Lensbaby just announced its latest OMNI collection, the OMNI Universal Collection. Offering a variety of mountable shapes and objects, users can enjoy applying unique in-camera effects to enhance their visual narratives.
OMNI Universal Collection
This collection builds on the versatility of the original
Finding appropriate gifts for portrait photographers can be tricky, so if you’re looking for some inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. We have some neat gift suggestions that are sure to please any portraitist, from beginner to pro.
Profoto A2
While most portrait photographers already have their tried-and-true studio configuration, that doesn’t mean you can’t gift them with a nice strobe. We recommend Profoto’s A2,
RED debuts upgraded KOMODO-X, Mackie shows off the DLZ Creator adaptive digital audio mixer, and Hobolite is now available at B&H.
Week of May 14, 2023
Nikon's huge Z8 announcement last week caused so much excitement that we are still producing new content about it. But there are some key new items that have caught the world's attention this week. RED is at the top for us, with an upgraded
Lensbaby has announced the OMNI Universal Expansion Pack with Shapes: eight new tools for generating controlled distortions in photos and videos. Using a blend of colored mirrors and clear shapes, the kit can be used to produce flare and reflections, manipulate contrast, and shape bokeh in repeatable ways.
Lensbaby refreshes an old favorite of the Optic Swap System with the Double Glass II for the Composer Pro II. The new optic adds a 12-bladed, manually adjustable internal aperture to its drop-in magnetic aperture system and features an all-metal housing for durability. Designed for creating impressionistic effects and unique bokeh, the Double Glass II continues the Lensbaby tradition of experimental image making.
Photographers and filmmakers of the past used to break out homemade tricks—some innovative and fun—when trying to achieve special effects to make their images stand out from the crowd. Many of us have heard of the technique of smearing petroleum jelly on a lens filter for soft-focus effects. Today, one company—Lensbaby—has brought professional-grade optical tools to the world of creative photography and videography, allowing users to create
The new Lensbaby OMNI Universal Expansion Pack with Reflectors is a fantastic upgrade to the versatility of Lensbaby’s unique OMNI Creative Filter System.
Lensbaby is upping the creative ante, with the new OMNI Universal Expansion Pack with Reflectors, adding even more options to its already comprehensive and unique OMNI Creative Filter System. Joining the trio of additional crystals in the
Lensbaby has announced the Soft Focus II 50 Optic, the new and improved follow-up to one of the most sought-after optics from its heralded Optic Swap System, the original Soft Focus. Chief among the Soft Focus II's enhancements is a new 12-blade, manually adjustable internal aperture, which allows users to change the optical effect of their images quickly—from "dreamy and impressionistic" to high-contrast images that are "beautifully detailed and sharp."
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On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we welcome Craig Strong, the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lensbaby, the special-effects lens manufacturer. Lensbaby was started by Strong, in 2004, and quickly established a name for itself. Over the years, the company has added lenses, optics systems, and accessories to grow its brand while maintaining an emphasis on creative expression—and embracing imperfection.
With Strong,
Many photographers ("You know who you are," says the face in the mirror) scour the Web's plethora of lens reviews looking for that magical new or vintage lens that offers unmatched sharpness, contrast, and color rendition. Yet, it is the pinhole that casts aside all of those wish-list items and delivers a unique photographic experience. Digital or analog, regardless of format, the pinhole camera and modern
Lensbaby has announced its latest release in the digital pinhole photography market: the Lensbaby Obscura. For those not familiar with it, pinhole photography does not use a lens, and a traditional "camera obscura" works when all the light from the scene passes through a tiny hole in a plate or window (or lens cap) and is projected onto the sensor, film, or a wall where an artist could sketch or paint the projected scene. Compared to modern photographs taken with
If you could have only one lens to use for the rest of your time on the planet (or off), or if stranded on the proverbial desert island, what lens would it be? Would it be a pro zoom lens? A prime lens? An all-in-one zoom? A “nifty-
Photographers are a tricky bunch to shop for, especially those avid shooters who seemingly already have all the gear they need. Cameras, lenses, bags, tripods, and so on—it’s a tough task to find a photo-related gift for the photographer who already has it all. Since the Pope’s Leica is no longer on the market, here are some ideas for not-so-common gift options sure to please all types of photographers.
Lensbaby Special Effects Lens
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