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Lensbaby Edge 80

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Lensbaby Edge 80

Lensbaby has introduced the new Edge 80, which is a new optic that’s compatible with the Lensbaby Composer Pro, Composer, Muse, Scout and Control Freak.

The Edge 80 is an 80mm lens with a 12-blade aperture that ranges from f/2.8 to f/22.  Shooting level and straight ahead gives you everything in focus; however, tilting it off-axis gives you a slice of sharp focus that can be altered based on the given aperture setting.

Lensbaby Edge 80 Samples

The Lensbaby Edge 80 runs $300 and is available at Lensbaby.com and B&H Photo.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

 

Lensbaby Composer Pro Launched

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Lensbaby let the wraps off a new lens today – the Composer Pro.

The Lensbaby Composer Pro steps up its game with upgrades to the swivel ball and focus mechanism to make it (you guessed it) more “pro” oriented.  The new focus ring is a dampened fluid ring, which (according to Lensbaby) is more akin to pro-caliber lenses from conventional lens makers. [Read more…]

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

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Lensbaby has taken the wraps off of its new Sweet 35 Optic, which works in conjunction with the Lensbaby Optic Swap System.  As the name implies, the Sweet 35 Optic is a 35mm lens and features a 12-blade adjustable aperture.  The aperture controls is manually adjustable between f/2.5 and f/22 by rotating the front dial on the Sweet 35 Optic unit.

The Sweet 35 Optic is available for $180 from B&H Photo and Amazon.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

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Tamron has announced a new 18-270mm travel zoom lens for DSLRs.  The 15x zoom lens features a Piezo ultrasonic motor for fast and silent AF.  It also features Tamron’s vibration compensation to reduce camera shake image blur.

The new lens should be available in December for Canon and Nikon mount versions, while a Sony version of the lens is planned for a later date.

Lensbaby System Bag

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In case the name didn’t quite give it away, the Lensbaby System Bag is a custom bag that is designed specifically for the Lensbaby optic system.  It is compatible with all Lensbaby lenses and has additional pouches and sleeves for stowing memory cards or other accessories.

The Lensbaby System Bag retails for $39.95 and is available at Lensbaby.com and B&H Photo.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Lensbaby Scout with Fisheye

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The Lensbaby Scout is a new manual focus lens that doesn’t bend like other Lensbaby lenses.  The new Scout, however, will accept all of Lensbaby’s optic swap modules, and comes with the fisheye module.  The Lensbaby Scout with Fisheye provides unique optical lens flare possibilities, along with extreme close focusing.

The Lensbaby Scout with Fisheye carries an initial retail price of $249.95 and is available in Canon, Nikon, Olympus 4/3, Pentax and Sony mounting options.  You can find the Lensbaby Scout at B&H Photo, Amazon and Adorama.

More details below. [Read more…]

Lensbaby Composer with Tilt Transformer

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At Photokina 2010, Lensbaby announced the Tilt Transformer and Composer with Tilt Transformer for Micro Four Thirds and Sony NEX cameras.

“The Tilt Transformer allows photographers to mount any Nikon® mount lens onto their Micro Four Thirds or Sony ? NEX camera and tilt up to twice the amount of standard tilt-shift lenses, delivering photos that have a slice of focus through the image, bordered by a soft blur.” -Lensbaby

The Lensbaby Tilt Transformer carries a retail price of $250 and is available now for Micro Four Thirds cameras, and available in Q4 2010 for Sony NEX cameras.  The Composer with Tilt Transformer retails for $350.

Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]