Posted by Barbara Graham on November 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Has anyone used both, and what did you think about them? Or if anyone has researched them both, which one did you buy? Thank you.
Posted by Charlie Baugh on November 14, 2011 at 12:01 PM
I don't know a thing about either and was hoping to gain some knowledge. I've thought about trying a tilt shift lens for my Olympus but haven't found any other than lensbaby.
I am not familiar with these tools, but I would like to offer a thought...
Some of these accessories do not necessarily make one a better photographer; especially when one has not practiced the art for an extended period of time.and gained real experience with the tools they already possess. There is no 'magic bullet'.
Take the time to see with your heart, and your mind, and really wring the most that you can out of your equipment. If, during this process, you identify a real need for a specific tool, then by all means, purchase it.
--P
Posted by Max Waugh on November 14, 2011 at 4:22 PM
Is the only difference between the two the non-plastic materials used in the Pro? Or is there something else I'm missing?
I have the Composer and I think it's fine, though I rarely end up using it. Not sure I could ever justify spending the extra money on the pro model for what is essentially a special effects lens.
Max
Posted by Barbara Graham on November 14, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Thank you for the replies, Charlie, Preston and Max.
Preston, I have always loved the soft and dreamy look of some of the Flora images here, and I'm working on that but would love to have a Lensbaby to further that work. I put what's probably an inordinate amount of time into my photography, and that's what I want to do. But I don't have years to play around with. I'll be 65 in June, and every year that goes by for the last few years I lose some vision, some manual dexterity, some hand/eye coordination, etc. Yes, there are things to help with all those things, but they still happen. Basically, I'm at the point where if it's something I want to do I need to do it now -- bucket list, maybe, is what it is to me.
Max, your last sentence I think nails it. Thank you.
Posted by Lorna Taylor on November 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM
hi Barbara, I have the Lensbaby Composer and I love it. I thought about the pro but it dose not seem much different then the composer unless you are getting it in a bundle pack with the sweet 35 . Now that is what I really want but the budget does not reflect my wants. Unfortunately I have not been doing any photography for the last three months but you have me thinking about breaking out my baby again. Good luck with your decision.
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Some of these accessories do not necessarily make one a better photographer; especially when one has not practiced the art for an extended period of time.and gained real experience with the tools they already possess. There is no 'magic bullet'.
Take the time to see with your heart, and your mind, and really wring the most that you can out of your equipment. If, during this process, you identify a real need for a specific tool, then by all means, purchase it.
--P
I have the Composer and I think it's fine, though I rarely end up using it. Not sure I could ever justify spending the extra money on the pro model for what is essentially a special effects lens.
Max
Preston, I have always loved the soft and dreamy look of some of the Flora images here, and I'm working on that but would love to have a Lensbaby to further that work. I put what's probably an inordinate amount of time into my photography, and that's what I want to do. But I don't have years to play around with. I'll be 65 in June, and every year that goes by for the last few years I lose some vision, some manual dexterity, some hand/eye coordination, etc. Yes, there are things to help with all those things, but they still happen. Basically, I'm at the point where if it's something I want to do I need to do it now -- bucket list, maybe, is what it is to me.
Max, your last sentence I think nails it. Thank you.