Originally posted by benjikan
I used to use tilt shift lenses a lot. I had the Canon 45 TS and the 90 TS. My only concern is re-focussing on each shot, as I would use the 3G for Fashion and Beauty shoots. Can the Lens Baby be used in this manner? Is re-focussing on each shot a problem i.e. time? Is it functionally similar to a MF lens once you have determined the focus point i.e. the eye for example. If I can adjust the focus relatively quickly on the focus point chosen, no problem. You see, the model will move slightly between shots and so would I by virtue of just changing my orientation slightly.
Thanks
Ben

Ben, I haven't used my Lensbaby for portraits/glamour yet, but I don't think it would be too much of a concern.
Once you have the focus set it's easy to see if your model's eyes have gone out of focus, and I would say that re-focusing shouldn't be that much of a problem, but then again if you have a fast-moving, lively model, it could be a problem.
If you buy a Lensbaby, you'll find that it's very different from all other lenses, and quickly adapt your shooting style/speed to its limitations, but I think you'll see that the results are well worth it.
I can't wait to get a nice portrait with mine, but I haven't been able to line up a model shoot so far this summer. I do have a 40th birthday party coming up, and there will be some attractive women there. It starts at 6pm, so here in New York in late August I'll have just about an hour to drag people outside before the light fades.
Wish me luck.
Mike