Hello, Lensbaby world! I replaced my old original LB with a Composer a couple of weeks ago and also picked up the Plastic Optic. I've really been enjoying it. I think it's just such a great tool. I thought the original was too fiddly and random, but the Composer really does work like a "real lens". Here are a few I took with a 5D along the East River a couple of days ago. PP in LR3 beta. Thanks for looking! John http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119501#msg-119501 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:33:20 -0700 Phorum 5.2.8 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119666#msg-119666 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119666#msg-119666
The composer is my current default - the fact that I can go from fisheye, through superwide, soft focus and 'standard' double optic (and throw in macro and a handful of creative apps) whilst carrying less weight than one of my standard Nikon lenses gives me many more shooting opportunities.

Matthew]]> MattW Show And Tell Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:56:26 -0800 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119663#msg-119663 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119663#msg-119663 juznobsrvr Show And Tell Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:52:42 -0800 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119602#msg-119602 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119602#msg-119602 Bob Layne Show And Tell Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:53:16 -0800 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119547#msg-119547 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119547#msg-119547
That's exactly right. For the way I operate, being able to control the bend and focus separately is much better. That's not to say that others haven't achieved marvelous results with the original and the LB2.0. It's just that the tube-like configuration didn't do it for me.

I also really like that the Composer allows the user to set the resistance of the bend. I think it's great that it'll stay where I put it, but I can still adjust it if I want. To me the only thing that would make the Composer absolutely perfect is if it had an adjustable aperture. I understand that might be impossible given the overall design of the lens, though.

John]]> johnnj Show And Tell Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:23:00 -0800 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119520#msg-119520 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119520#msg-119520
Really like this set--I suspect that you, like me, like the ability to control the lens more--and use it like a 'real lens' as you say.

Diane B]]> picnic Show And Tell Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:17:00 -0800 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119514#msg-119514 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119514#msg-119514
John]]> johnnj Show And Tell Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:26:08 -0800 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119513#msg-119513 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119513#msg-119513 brscrapper Show And Tell Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:55:48 -0800 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119504#msg-119504 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119504#msg-119504
The Composer does give one a different twist to their imagery and it is in my view a more normal type of perspective snapper.

The Original is the real Bender, but it's not an all around image capturer and as simple to use as a Composer.....that's why Craig keeps giving us options of kooolness to Bend stuff with.

Your bridge Bendin' is a perfect example of Composer-in' the scene .]]> ranfoto Show And Tell Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:59:47 -0800 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119503#msg-119503 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119503#msg-119503
Welcome to the Lensbaby forum! Looks like you are really enjoying your new Composer. I especially like image #2. Looking forward to seeing more.

Rich]]> RichB Show And Tell Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:47:52 -0800 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119501#msg-119501 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,119501,119501#msg-119501
I replaced my old original LB with a Composer a couple of weeks ago and also picked up the Plastic Optic. I've really been enjoying it. I think it's just such a great tool. I thought the original was too fiddly and random, but the Composer really does work like a "real lens".

Here are a few I took with a 5D along the East River a couple of days ago. PP in LR3 beta.

Thanks for looking!

John]]> johnnj Show And Tell Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:39:51 -0800