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Lensbaby announces the Edge 35mm optic, a wide angle tilt lens for its Optic Swap system

15 Mar

Lensbaby has released Edge 35mm Optic, a new wide angle tilt lens for its Optic Swap system.

The lens, which works in conjunction with the Lensbaby composer Pro or Composer Pro II, can be mounted to Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fuji X and Micro Four-Third systems. It is the third selective focus lens in Lensbaby’s Optic Swap lineup, rounding out the existing 50mm and 80mm options.

The lens features an aperture range of F3.5-F22 and a minimum focusing distance of 18cm / 7in. It has an eight blade aperture diaphragm and can tilt 15 degrees. Lensbaby doesn’t have specific dimensions or weight available at this time.

‘The Composer Pro II swivels and tilts on a smooth metal ball and socket design, providing a fast and intuitive way to switch between traditional straight lens photos and tilt photography,’ says Lensbaby in the press release. ‘Tilting the lens up or down results in a horizontal slice of focus; left or right a vertical slice; diagonally for a diagonal slice. After setting the tilt, rotating the focus ring moves that slice of focus through the image, from one side of the frame to the other.’

Below is a sample gallery of photos provided by LensBaby:

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The Edge 35mm Optic is available for pre-order alone for $ 249.95 or as a kit with the Composer Pro II for $ 449.95. The first lenses and kits will start shipping in early April.

Lensbaby Launches a New, Wide Angle Tilt Lens for their One-of-A-Kind Optic Swap System

Portland, OR — Lensbaby – makers of award-winning lenses, optics and accessories announces today the availability of its new wide angle tilt lens. The Composer Pro II with Edge 35mm Optic is available for use on Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fuji X, and Micro 4/3 interchangeable lens cameras. The Edge 35mm Optic is also available separately for anyone who already owns a Lensbaby Composer Pro or Composer Pro II lens body. Fans of this style of selective focus photography have been requesting a wider option beyond the company’s existing 50mm and 80mm lenses.

The Composer Pro II with Edge 35 Optic is a 35mm f/3.5 tilting lens designed for those looking for a wider focal length to create unique in-camera shots with a slice of tack-sharp focus and detail. By tilting this lens, users can place a slice of sharp focus through objects in both the foreground and background of an image at the same time, bordered by smooth blur. This in-camera effect helps artists tell their story in an uncommon way.

“Over the past 15 years, we’ve made optical tools to help you discover unique ways of seeing your world. A 35mm tilt lens, despite being our most requested new product offering since we introduced the Edge 80 in 2012, has been elusive and the results of our efforts have paid off in a lens that is far better than we thought possible when starting our design process. It was worth the wait.” said Craig Strong, Lensbaby Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder.

The Composer Pro II swivels and tilts on a smooth metal ball and socket design, providing a fast and intuitive way to switch between traditional straight lens photos and tilt photography. Tilting the lens up or down results in a horizontal slice of focus; left or right a vertical slice; diagonally for a diagonal slice. After setting the tilt, rotating the focus ring moves that slice of focus through the image, from one side of the frame to the other.

“The Edge 35 has changed my traveling & portrait sessions for the better. I’m able to get into tight spaces and buildings and still be able to show the whole aspect of the story I’m trying to create,” said renowned portrait, travel and lifestyle photographer Stephanie DeFranco. “I find the wider slice of focus makes it easier to find the area I want to draw the viewer’s eye toward. With its 35mm focal length, this optic lets me create the same dreamy feel as the Edge 50 and Edge 80, but because of the wider slice of focus, also allows me to include more of a scene in the story.”

The Composer series of lenses are lenses that tilt to move a spot or slice of focus anywhere in the frame. They feature Lensbaby’s Optic Swap System. Users can simply purchase one lens, made up of a lens body with an included optic, for their camera system, then, swap out the optic that it came with for a new optic to completely change the effect and focal length of their Lensbaby lens.

The Composer Pro II with Edge 35 Optic will be available in April for $ 449.95, and by itself as an Optic for those who already own a Composer series lens, for $ 249.95.

Composer Pro II with Edge 35 Optic Product Specifications

  • 35mm focal length
  • f/3.5 – f/22
  • Focuses from 7” from the front element to infinity
  • Compatible with Full Frame; APS-C; and 4/3rds Sensors
  • Manual Focus
  • Internal 8-blade aperture
  • Up to 15 degrees of tilt
  • Dimensions: to come
  • Weight: to come
  • Mounts: Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony E, Fuji X, Micro 4/3

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Lensbaby Edge 50 Optic launches for pre-order

14 Jan

Lensbaby has announced that its Edge 50 Optic lens is now available to existing Muse and Composer owners for pre-order. Previously sold only in combination with the Composer II lens body, the Edge 50 Optic is part of Lensbaby’s Optic Swap System for Muse and Composer series lenses, and was released in October 2015. 

The Edge 50 is a 50mm F3.2 optic which, according to Lensbaby, creates a ‘sharp slice of focus bordered by silky, smooth blur.’ Features include a 9-blade aperture, 8″ minimum focusing distance, 8 multi-coated glass elements in 6 groups, a flat optic field and 46mm filter threads.

The Lensbaby Edge 50 Optic is available to pre-order now for $ 224.95 and will begin shipping to customers starting January 26.

Lensbaby Announces Availability of Edge 50 Optic for Photographers Who Already Own a Lensbaby Lens in the Composer or Muse Series

Portland, OR – January 11, 2016- Lensbaby, providing creative effects lenses to photographers that ignite their creativity and expand their unique visions of the world, today announced the availability of the Edge 50 Optic, part of their Optic Swap System, for photographers who already own a Lensbaby lens in the Composer and Muse series. 

Edge 50 Optic was originally released on October 21, 2015 in combination with the Composer Pro II lens body. Composer Pro II is an upgraded metal-bodied lens that swivels and tilts on a smooth metal ball and socket design, providing a fast and intuitive way to switch between traditional straight lens photos and tilt photography. Edge 50 Optic is designed to work with all Optic Swap System-compatible Lensbaby lenses in the Composer and Muse series. These lenses work on DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

Edge 50 Optic is a high-quality, 50mm f/3.2 optic that lets you control depth of field in-camera for an authentic, immersive shooting experience. Photographers can use Edge 50 to create images with a sharp slice of focus bordered by silky, smooth blur. Using selective focus, shooters can lead the viewers’ eyes on a unique journey through landscapes, close-ups, miniature effects, street photography and food photos.

“We created our Optic Swap System to provide unlimited creative effects through interchangeable optics,” said Craig Strong, Lensbaby Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer. “We’re happy to finally be able to provide our loyal fans who use and love their older Composer and Muse lenses with yet another creative visual tool in the Edge 50 Optic.”

Edge 50 Optic specs:

  • For use with Lensbaby Optic Swap System lenses in the Composer and Muse series
  • Focal Length: 50mm
  • Aperture range: f/3.2 through f/22
  • 9-blade internal aperture
  • Flat field optic (creates a slice of sharp focus)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 8” from the front of the lens
  • Maximum focusing distance: Infinity
  • Size/Weight:  2.125” (5.4 cm) high x 1.875” (4.76 cm) wide / 5.5 oz (155.9 g)
  • 8 multi-coated glass elements in 6 groups
  • 46mm filterthreads

Images
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Availability
Edge 50 Optic retails for $ 224.95 and is available via pre-order beginning January 11, 2016 (shipping January 26th, 2016). Lensbaby products are available at lensbaby.com, B&H, Adorama, and from select specialty photo stores worldwide.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Lensbaby rolls out Composer Pro II and Edge 50 Optic

21 Oct

Lensbaby has announced new additions to its lens lineup with the Composer Pro II and Edge 50 Optic. The Composer Pro II houses the swap-able optic, updating the original Composer with an ‘upgraded’ metal body, and the 50mm equivalent F3.2 Edge optic provides a tilt shift effect slice of focus that can be moved around the frame. Read more

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Lensbaby announces availability of LM-10 Sweet Spot lens for mobile and Sweet 50 optic

21 Aug

Lensbaby has announced that its LM-10 Sweet Spot lens for mobile devices is available immediately through its online store and retailers worldwide. The LM-10 concept was unveiled back in April with a Kickstarter campaign that raised more than twice the amount needed to see the lens go into production. Alongside the LM-10, Lensbaby has also announced the Sweet 50 optic. The Sweet 50, a selective-focus 50mm lens, works with Lensbaby’s Optic Swap System and is also available now. Read more

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Resurrecting a WWII optic with scraps and a 3D printer

07 May

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Falling into the interesting photo experiments category, Patrick Letourneau adapted a Kodak Aero Ektar 178mm F2.5 lens, a surplus lens originally used during World War II in bomber-mounted cameras, to use with his Panasonic GH2. A Thorium-oxide coating was used on the Aero Ektar’s rear element to improve its refraction index, a fact that adds a sense of intrigue to the unique project. Click through for more details, and pictures. 

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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