Lens Baby Club

Duh_Vinci · 09-18-2017, 11:53 AM - **5 Likes**

Tilt transformer

Regards,
D

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Duh_Vinci · 09-26-2017, 05:50 PM - **2 Likes**

Windows... Muse, double glass wide open

Regards,
D

Duh_Vinci · 01-21-2018, 05:59 PM - **3 Likes**

Let this tread be "revived" again =) Tilt transformer, native optics wide open...

Regards
D

**NS_Sailor** · 04-22-2018, 05:35 AM - **1 Like**

I've just discovered this thread as I learn to us my newly acquired Lensbaby Composer Pro Sweet 35
I know I have a long way to go and a lot more practice shots to become proficient with the lens but here is a sample of my first couple steps down that road using the lens.

Lesson 1 learned even though I did this shot handheld its probably better to use a tripod

**savoche** · 04-23-2018, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by NS_Sailor

Lesson 1 learned even though I did this shot handheld its probably better to use a tripod

Very nice! You are right about the tripod, especially for close-ups. For hand-held shooting I also find it challenging to know exactly where I have placed the sweetspot in the frame. I usually enable live view and point the camera at the ground or a wall so that I can use focus peaking to get the spot where I want it. Then I lock down the lens position and go back to using the view finder.

canajuneh · 05-27-2018, 10:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Playing with my Sweet 35 on my K5.

**NS_Sailor** · 07-21-2018, 05:02 AM - **1 Like**

I've recently been experimenting with a Ketnor .42 Fish eye/Macro adapter mounted on a Sweet 35 Optic with some interesting results. The adapter does severely limit the Tilt Shift of the lens but where the adapter and the lens filter thread are 46mm. It gives complete frame coverage without creating the "Peep Hole" effect, widens the field of view beyond 35mm and creates an almost explosive Bokeh effect on a shallow Depth of Field

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**savoche** · 07-29-2018, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by NS_Sailor

I've recently been experimenting with a Ketnor .42 Fish eye/Macro adapter mounted on a Sweet 35 Optic with some interesting results. The adapter does severely limit the Tilt Shift of the lens but where the adapter and the lens filter thread are 46mm. It gives complete frame coverage without creating the "Peep Hole" effect, widens the field of view beyond 35mm and creates an almost explosive Bokeh effect on a shallow Depth of Field

Interesting experiment. I did get a cheap wide angle filter with the intention of trying it on the Composer 50 but it turned out to be of such awful quality that it is of no use at all. Your Ketnor looks to be in a different league altogether.

Thanks for sharing!

**BruceBanner** · 08-27-2018, 07:35 AM

I got fed up with all the new DFA 50/1.4 sharp high quality pictures... so I went in the other direction and ordered a Lensbaby 56/1.6

Looking forward to posting some shots in here, what's everyone using? This thread still active?

Bruce

Mike Bokeh · 08-27-2018, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

Yes, Bruce, this thread is still active, although sometimes there are no new posts for months.

I should add some new Lensbaby images myself.

I'm looking forward to seeing some of your images with the Velvet 56.

Mike

**twilhelm** · 08-27-2018, 12:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BruceBanner

I got fed up with all the new DFA 50/1.4 sharp high quality pictures... so I went in the other direction and ordered a Lensbaby 56/1.6

Looking forward to posting some shots in here, what's everyone using? This thread still active?

Bruce

We’re still here, but as mentioned, we don’t post here that often. I should really put my composer on the K-1 and spend a day with it...

**BruceBanner** · 08-27-2018, 02:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mike Bokeh

Yes, Bruce, this thread is still active, although sometimes there are no new posts for months.

I should add some new Lensbaby images myself.

I'm looking forward to seeing some of your images with the Velvet 56.

Mike

Do it! Inspire me! What Lensbabies do you have?

Originally posted by twilhelm

We’re still here, but as mentioned, we don’t post here that often. I should really put my composer on the K-1 and spend a day with it...

Please do!

**NS_Sailor** · 08-27-2018, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Do it! Inspire me! What Lensbabies do you have?

Please do!

It's about time and a good reminder for me to get mine out too. I'm still keeping a sharp eye for bargains on more optics like the Sweet 80, Sweet 50 or Creative Bokeh Optic to go with my Sweet 35

**BruceBanner** · 08-27-2018, 03:19 PM

What's the general deal with the 56/1.6 anyway, I mean 1 review on PF for it, and it seems well received on other sites etc. How come so little love? Just because it's a niche lens?

Mike Bokeh · 08-28-2018, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Do it! Inspire me! What Lensbabies do you have?

Please do!

I have an old control freak, and it took a while for me to get used to it, I mean about a year until I was getting images I liked.

A few months ago I bought a composer pro II with the sweet 50 optic.

It's much easier to use, but it gives different results from the control freak. I have to really get acquainted with this lens.

Here's probably my best shot taken with the control freak. This was taken in 2015.It's post #3147.
Add your best K-01 photos here - Page 210 - PentaxForums.com

I would love to get a velvet 56, but I'm always buying guitars, bicycles and other things that take money away from my photography hobby.

Mike

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09-18-2017, 11:53 AM - 5 Likes	#511
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Tilt transformer Regards, D Last edited by Duh_Vinci; 09-26-2017 at 05:44 PM.

09-26-2017, 05:50 PM - 2 Likes	#512
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Windows... Muse, double glass wide open Regards, D

01-21-2018, 05:59 PM - 3 Likes	#513
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Let this tread be "revived" again =) Tilt transformer, native optics wide open... Regards D

04-22-2018, 05:35 AM - 1 Like	#514
NS_Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,020	I've just discovered this thread as I learn to us my newly acquired Lensbaby Composer Pro Sweet 35 I know I have a long way to go and a lot more practice shots to become proficient with the lens but here is a sample of my first couple steps down that road using the lens. Lesson 1 learned even though I did this shot handheld its probably better to use a tripod

04-23-2018, 01:38 AM	#515
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by NS_Sailor Lesson 1 learned even though I did this shot handheld its probably better to use a tripod Very nice! You are right about the tripod, especially for close-ups. For hand-held shooting I also find it challenging to know exactly where I have placed the sweetspot in the frame. I usually enable live view and point the camera at the ground or a wall so that I can use focus peaking to get the spot where I want it. Then I lock down the lens position and go back to using the view finder.

07-29-2018, 02:57 AM	#518
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by NS_Sailor I've recently been experimenting with a Ketnor .42 Fish eye/Macro adapter mounted on a Sweet 35 Optic with some interesting results. The adapter does severely limit the Tilt Shift of the lens but where the adapter and the lens filter thread are 46mm. It gives complete frame coverage without creating the "Peep Hole" effect, widens the field of view beyond 35mm and creates an almost explosive Bokeh effect on a shallow Depth of Field Interesting experiment. I did get a cheap wide angle filter with the intention of trying it on the Composer 50 but it turned out to be of such awful quality that it is of no use at all. Your Ketnor looks to be in a different league altogether. Thanks for sharing!

08-27-2018, 07:35 AM	#519
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	I got fed up with all the new DFA 50/1.4 sharp high quality pictures... so I went in the other direction and ordered a Lensbaby 56/1.6 Looking forward to posting some shots in here, what's everyone using? This thread still active? Bruce

08-27-2018, 09:47 AM - 1 Like	#520
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Yes, Bruce, this thread is still active, although sometimes there are no new posts for months. I should add some new Lensbaby images myself. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your images with the Velvet 56. Mike

08-27-2018, 12:53 PM - 1 Like	#521
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by BruceBanner I got fed up with all the new DFA 50/1.4 sharp high quality pictures... so I went in the other direction and ordered a Lensbaby 56/1.6 Looking forward to posting some shots in here, what's everyone using? This thread still active? Bruce We’re still here, but as mentioned, we don’t post here that often. I should really put my composer on the K-1 and spend a day with it...

08-27-2018, 02:10 PM - 1 Like	#522
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by Mike Bokeh Yes, Bruce, this thread is still active, although sometimes there are no new posts for months. I should add some new Lensbaby images myself. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your images with the Velvet 56. Mike Do it! Inspire me! What Lensbabies do you have? Originally posted by twilhelm We’re still here, but as mentioned, we don’t post here that often. I should really put my composer on the K-1 and spend a day with it... Please do!

08-27-2018, 03:08 PM	#523
NS_Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,020	Originally posted by BruceBanner Do it! Inspire me! What Lensbabies do you have? Please do! It's about time and a good reminder for me to get mine out too. I'm still keeping a sharp eye for bargains on more optics like the Sweet 80, Sweet 50 or Creative Bokeh Optic to go with my Sweet 35

08-27-2018, 03:19 PM	#524
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	What's the general deal with the 56/1.6 anyway, I mean 1 review on PF for it, and it seems well received on other sites etc. How come so little love? Just because it's a niche lens?

08-28-2018, 06:52 AM	#525
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Originally posted by BruceBanner Do it! Inspire me! What Lensbabies do you have? Please do! I have an old control freak, and it took a while for me to get used to it, I mean about a year until I was getting images I liked. A few months ago I bought a composer pro II with the sweet 50 optic. It's much easier to use, but it gives different results from the control freak. I have to really get acquainted with this lens. Here's probably my best shot taken with the control freak. This was taken in 2015.It's post #3147. Add your best K-01 photos here - Page 210 - PentaxForums.com I would love to get a velvet 56, but I'm always buying guitars, bicycles and other things that take money away from my photography hobby. Mike

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