The new Topaz Lens Effects now available.

Joyen · 05-06-2011, 09:08 AM

You can create the look of bokeh, tilt shift, fish eye, graduated filters and many more.

Introductory price $49.99 until May 27.
What do you think? is it anything you would purcase?

http://www.topazlabs.com

Last edited by Joyen; 05-06-2011 at 12:19 PM.

jstevewhite · 05-06-2011, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by Joyen

You can create the look of bokeh, tilt shift, fish eye, graduated filters and many more.

Introductory price $49.99 until May 27.
What do you think? is it anything you would purcase?

I really like Denoise. I bought their suite when it was on a special MacUpdate for $49 (for Clean, Adjust, Denoise, DeJPG, Simplify, and Detail). I use DeNoise a LOT. I may spring for InFocus because it's got an insanely good sharpener. I'd go with InFocus over Lens Effects, I think, but I like the Topaz tools I've got.

abmj · 05-06-2011, 11:17 PM

I am probably not going to spring for it unless they offer a lower cost upgrade for the full suite, which I have already purchased.

robgo2 · 05-07-2011, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by jstevewhite

I really like Denoise. I bought their suite when it was on a special MacUpdate for $49 (for Clean, Adjust, Denoise, DeJPG, Simplify, and Detail). I use DeNoise a LOT. I may spring for InFocus because it's got an insanely good sharpener. I'd go with InFocus over Lens Effects, I think, but I like the Topaz tools I've got.

Hmmm, I have InFocus and use it mainly for deconvolution sharpening immediately after raw conversion. For this purpose, it is quite useful. Many of the user reports that I have read consider the output sharpening to be very weak. For that, I use Nik Sharpener Pro 3, which is really a great program.

Rob

jstevewhite · 05-07-2011, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by robgo2

Hmmm, I have InFocus and use it mainly for deconvolution sharpening immediately after raw conversion. For this purpose, it is quite useful. Many of the user reports that I have read consider the output sharpening to be very weak. For that, I use Nik Sharpener Pro 3, which is really a great program.

Rob

I really like Nik Silver Efex (best b&w converter IMO), but I'm not fond of their sharpener.

robgo2 · 05-08-2011, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by jstevewhite

I really like Nik Silver Efex (best b&w converter IMO), but I'm not fond of their sharpener.

I really love Silver Efex Pro 2. I had been using Capture One 6 for B&W conversions, because it has an excellent module for that purpose, but SEP 2 now reigns supreme. I am puzzled that you do not like Nik's Sharpener Pro 3, because I find that it does an excellent job with minimal effort. Maybe it's the minimal effort part that most appeals to me. I have never enjoyed the technical minutiae of sharpening.

Rob

jstevewhite · 05-08-2011, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by robgo2

I really love Silver Efex Pro 2. I had been using Capture One 6 for B&W conversions, because it has an excellent module for that purpose, but SEP 2 now reigns supreme. I am puzzled that you do not like Nik's Sharpener Pro 3, because I find that it does an excellent job with minimal effort. Maybe it's the minimal effort part that most appeals to me. I have never enjoyed the technical minutiae of sharpening.

Rob

Maybe I should look at it again; it's been some time. When I *really* care about an image, I do a lot of juggling in Photoshop, but I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who notices the difference. I've not seen SP3 - truth be told, I think it's probably BEEN three version since I looked at Nik's sharpener. I'm not certain what version of SE I'm using (It's at home, and I'm in a hotel room) but I love the film emulation. It nails Tri-X and Pan-X and Plus-X dead on, I think. At least the conversions look like I remember them looking

**mtngal** · 05-10-2011, 07:18 PM

I'm not so sure I'd be that interested in Lens Effects, I just don't think I'd be processing my pictures that way. Well, perhaps some sort of bokeh ability (smoothing oof backgrounds when it's jittery) would be nice, but otherwise I'm just not sure I would use it. I love the other Topaz Labs plug-ins, use Detail for sharpening mostly, sometimes InFocus (enough that I don't regret buying it) along with DeNoise.

I didn't care all that much for Nik's Sharpener, perhaps I didn't really find the right settings. However, I agree that Silver Efex Pro 2 is incredible, it's such great fun.

phonoline · 05-11-2011, 08:25 AM

The NIK tools are great but only to a certain extent (mostly when you are out of ideas). As far as these Topaz lens effects are concerned: they all seem very cheap to me. You can re-create most of them in Photoshop where you probably have more control anyway.

**cdurfor** · 12-16-2011, 10:49 AM

Picked up Lens Effects last nite when it went on sale for $29. Anyway additional comments about Pros or Cons? (Yes, I also ready use Topaz Denoise, Sharpener and Adjust)...

magkelly · 12-16-2011, 12:18 PM

I have these. Got them for my birthday last year. I might spring for an upgrade if it's reasonable. Might be worth it. I like Topaz a lot.

JHD · 12-16-2011, 04:02 PM

Upgrades should be free as Topaz has yet to charge me anything for all the upgrades I have done. Just use your existing key/license to open the latest version.

ivoire · 12-16-2011, 07:37 PM

There effects are very good and they usually give you free up grades. Its still on sale.

Topaz Lens Effects - Only $29.99!

Don't forget, if you want to add Lens Effects to your Topaz collection, you have until 12/24/11 to take advantage of the special Lens Effects savings. To get Lens Effects for only $29.99 just enter: "simplefocus" when purchasing - that's an instant $50 savings. Act now and experience a whole new way to enhance your creative focus.

Buy thru the forum link:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/97599-free-ma...opaz-labs.html

05-06-2011, 09:08 AM	#1
Joyen Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trondheim, Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	The new Topaz Lens Effects now available. You can create the look of bokeh, tilt shift, fish eye, graduated filters and many more. Introductory price $49.99 until May 27. What do you think? is it anything you would purcase? http://www.topazlabs.com Last edited by Joyen; 05-06-2011 at 12:19 PM.

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05-06-2011, 03:44 PM	#2
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	Originally posted by Joyen You can create the look of bokeh, tilt shift, fish eye, graduated filters and many more. Introductory price $49.99 until May 27. What do you think? is it anything you would purcase? I really like Denoise. I bought their suite when it was on a special MacUpdate for $49 (for Clean, Adjust, Denoise, DeJPG, Simplify, and Detail). I use DeNoise a LOT. I may spring for InFocus because it's got an insanely good sharpener. I'd go with InFocus over Lens Effects, I think, but I like the Topaz tools I've got.

05-06-2011, 11:17 PM	#3
abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	I am probably not going to spring for it unless they offer a lower cost upgrade for the full suite, which I have already purchased.

05-07-2011, 12:16 AM	#4
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Originally posted by jstevewhite I really like Denoise. I bought their suite when it was on a special MacUpdate for $49 (for Clean, Adjust, Denoise, DeJPG, Simplify, and Detail). I use DeNoise a LOT. I may spring for InFocus because it's got an insanely good sharpener. I'd go with InFocus over Lens Effects, I think, but I like the Topaz tools I've got. Hmmm, I have InFocus and use it mainly for deconvolution sharpening immediately after raw conversion. For this purpose, it is quite useful. Many of the user reports that I have read consider the output sharpening to be very weak. For that, I use Nik Sharpener Pro 3, which is really a great program. Rob

05-07-2011, 12:22 AM	#5
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	Originally posted by robgo2 Hmmm, I have InFocus and use it mainly for deconvolution sharpening immediately after raw conversion. For this purpose, it is quite useful. Many of the user reports that I have read consider the output sharpening to be very weak. For that, I use Nik Sharpener Pro 3, which is really a great program. Rob I really like Nik Silver Efex (best b&w converter IMO), but I'm not fond of their sharpener.

05-08-2011, 08:04 AM	#6
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Originally posted by jstevewhite I really like Nik Silver Efex (best b&w converter IMO), but I'm not fond of their sharpener. I really love Silver Efex Pro 2. I had been using Capture One 6 for B&W conversions, because it has an excellent module for that purpose, but SEP 2 now reigns supreme. I am puzzled that you do not like Nik's Sharpener Pro 3, because I find that it does an excellent job with minimal effort. Maybe it's the minimal effort part that most appeals to me. I have never enjoyed the technical minutiae of sharpening. Rob

05-08-2011, 09:10 PM	#7
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	Originally posted by robgo2 I really love Silver Efex Pro 2. I had been using Capture One 6 for B&W conversions, because it has an excellent module for that purpose, but SEP 2 now reigns supreme. I am puzzled that you do not like Nik's Sharpener Pro 3, because I find that it does an excellent job with minimal effort. Maybe it's the minimal effort part that most appeals to me. I have never enjoyed the technical minutiae of sharpening. Rob Maybe I should look at it again; it's been some time. When I really care about an image, I do a lot of juggling in Photoshop, but I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who notices the difference. I've not seen SP3 - truth be told, I think it's probably BEEN three version since I looked at Nik's sharpener. I'm not certain what version of SE I'm using (It's at home, and I'm in a hotel room) but I love the film emulation. It nails Tri-X and Pan-X and Plus-X dead on, I think. At least the conversions look like I remember them looking

05-10-2011, 07:18 PM	#8
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,002	I'm not so sure I'd be that interested in Lens Effects, I just don't think I'd be processing my pictures that way. Well, perhaps some sort of bokeh ability (smoothing oof backgrounds when it's jittery) would be nice, but otherwise I'm just not sure I would use it. I love the other Topaz Labs plug-ins, use Detail for sharpening mostly, sometimes InFocus (enough that I don't regret buying it) along with DeNoise. I didn't care all that much for Nik's Sharpener, perhaps I didn't really find the right settings. However, I agree that Silver Efex Pro 2 is incredible, it's such great fun.

05-11-2011, 08:25 AM	#9
phonoline Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hamburg Posts: 267	The NIK tools are great but only to a certain extent (mostly when you are out of ideas). As far as these Topaz lens effects are concerned: they all seem very cheap to me. You can re-create most of them in Photoshop where you probably have more control anyway.

12-16-2011, 10:49 AM	#10
cdurfor Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery Posts: 581	Picked up Lens Effects last nite when it went on sale for $29. Anyway additional comments about Pros or Cons? (Yes, I also ready use Topaz Denoise, Sharpener and Adjust)...

12-16-2011, 12:18 PM	#11
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I have these. Got them for my birthday last year. I might spring for an upgrade if it's reasonable. Might be worth it. I like Topaz a lot.

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JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Upgrades should be free as Topaz has yet to charge me anything for all the upgrades I have done. Just use your existing key/license to open the latest version.

12-16-2011, 07:37 PM	#13
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	There effects are very good and they usually give you free up grades. Its still on sale. Topaz Lens Effects - Only $29.99! Don't forget, if you want to add Lens Effects to your Topaz collection, you have until 12/24/11 to take advantage of the special Lens Effects savings. To get Lens Effects for only $29.99 just enter: "simplefocus" when purchasing - that's an instant $50 savings. Act now and experience a whole new way to enhance your creative focus. Buy thru the forum link: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/97599-free-ma...opaz-labs.html