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Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/29/2007 11:47:14 AM · #1

I want a lensbaby!
I found an inexpensive one on AMAZON.
Anyone bought one from there? Is this the right one that will fit with my camera? (Rebel XTi).

THANKS my smart DPC friends! :)

Magen*

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/29/2007 11:59:07 AM · #2

That'll fit and Adorama is a good store.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/29/2007 12:04:36 PM · #3

There are now three different lensbaby models. That's the original (oldest) version.

The newest ones have ways to lock the effect (the bend in the lens) in place. I think that's much better.

Though that's just an inexperienced opinion: I never owned one, mainly because I think it would be easier to do that in postprocessing than to manipulate the lensbaby at capture time. (You can't use it in challenges postprocessing wise though).

Adorama is certainly a reputable store.

bod

06/29/2007 01:03:40 PM · #4

Originally posted by nshapiro:

The newest ones have ways to lock the effect (the bend in the lens) in place. I think that's much better.

I prefer the old style bend-and-shoot. It's so much fun being able to mess around with your shot on the fly. People who bring up the old "post-processing is easier" nonsense are completely missing the point :P

Seriously though, I find it much easier, faster and a lot more fun to be creative with a camera & lens than with any post-processing tool ... some of us are odd like that : )

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

06/29/2007 01:08:24 PM · #5

No worries about ordering through amazon. They are a bit overzealous about giving money back to the customer if the customer is not satisfied. Great for the customer, not so great for the seller :-)

Nullix

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

06/29/2007 01:59:51 PM · #6

Call me old fashion, but $90 for a piece of plastic? What's the point? There are better things to spend your money on.

Looks/sounds gimicy.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

06/29/2007 02:10:50 PM · #7

Originally posted by Nullix:

Call me old fashion, but $90 for a piece of plastic? What's the point? There are better things to spend your money on.

Looks/sounds gimicy.

Could say the same thing about your 50mm f1.8...

glad2badad

DJI Mavic Air 2

Sears 55mm f/1.4 M42

06/29/2007 02:13:19 PM · #8

Originally posted by Nullix:

Call me old fashion, but $90 for a piece of plastic? What's the point? There are better things to spend your money on.

Looks/sounds gimicy.

They can be quite fun actually... :D

glad2badad

arnit

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/29/2007 02:30:32 PM · #9

That's the same price the original one is being offered for at the Lensbaby store so it's not really a bargain but Adorama gets fine ratings so it doesn't really make much difference. I think the shipping through Amazon is free as opposed to the $5 from Lensbaby. Lensbaby offers a 30 day guarantee, though...does Adorama? Dunno.

I absolutely thought that Lensbaby was a dumb gimmicky waste of money for years, until I saw this gallery. Then I started seeing other stuff that I really liked and finally I had to get one for myself. I haven't used it as much as I'd like yet but I love it already. It's definitely not for everyone, though.

Nullix

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

06/29/2007 02:36:35 PM · #10

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by Nullix:
Looks/sounds gimicy.

Could say the same thing about your 50mm f1.8...

Blasphemy!!! At least the 50mm has glass in it. There is some quality involved. Is there glass in the lensbaby or is it just a plastic tub?

I could build the same thing with a hoya lens and an empty toiletpaper roll. (Okay, maybe not with the toiletpaper roll, but you get my drift.)

Edit: Okay, Mk has a point. Maybe it's not too gimicky. I guess I'm using the mentality of "Ugh! Don't understand it...kill it."

Message edited by author 2007-06-29 14:38:48.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

06/29/2007 02:41:36 PM · #11

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A good word to learn for the day.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

06/29/2007 02:43:18 PM · #12

Originally posted by Nullix:

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by Nullix:
Looks/sounds gimicy.

Could say the same thing about your 50mm f1.8...

Blasphemy!!! At least the 50mm has glass in it. There is some quality involved. Is there glass in the lensbaby or is it just a plastic tub?

I could build the same thing with a hoya lens and an empty toiletpaper roll. (Okay, maybe not with the toiletpaper roll, but you get my drift.)

The lensbaby has glass too, not that it's important here.

The quality in the lensbaby is in its lack of quality.

There's really quite a bit of good engineering in the lensbaby. You may not care for the effect it provides, but that's just your opinion.

I can guarantee that the lensbaby is far more durable and reliable than the 50mm f1.8 ever will be.

Rebecca

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

06/29/2007 02:58:21 PM · #13

I got mine from Amazon. Check out my entry for the last "Candid" challenge :-)

P.S. One of the cool bits about the Lensbaby is that it's a type tilt shift, especially at an extreme bend. That's NOT easily duplicated in post processing.

Message edited by author 2007-06-29 15:00:48.

06/29/2007 03:03:33 PM · #14

Personally, I'd love to have one for creative portraits in the studio. Might be cool for some wedding shoots too (not the action shots). Just haven't gotten around to buying one yet.

Anyway, it's the least expensive tilt-shift lens you can buy for a dSLR. The coolness factor alone is worth the price. I'm thinkinin' it might really impress the chicks that model for me :-)

Message edited by author 2007-06-29 15:05:18.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

06/29/2007 03:17:49 PM · #15

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

The coolness factor alone is worth the price. I'm thinkinin' it might really impress the chicks that model for me :-)

LOL! I'm impressed already.

Thanks for all your replies and help everyone.

Talk about some instant gratification.

I just bought

Spazmo99's 2.0.

WHOOOOHOOOOO!

glad2badad

DJI Mavic Air 2

Sears 55mm f/1.4 M42

06/29/2007 03:30:58 PM · #16

Originally posted by magenmarie:

I just bought Spazmo99's 2.0.

WHOOOOHOOOOO!

That's TOO funny! His Lensbaby was so "reliable" he just couldn't resist selling it. :P I wonder, did he keep his 50mm? He-he.

Nullix

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

06/29/2007 03:41:47 PM · #17

I'll have to check if you can rent them. I might take one for a test spin before spending $90 on one.

06/29/2007 03:42:25 PM · #18

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by magenmarie:
I just bought Spazmo99's 2.0.

WHOOOOHOOOOO!

That's TOO funny! His Lensbaby was so "reliable" he just couldn't resist selling it. :P I wonder, did he keep his 50mm? He-he.

I just care that I get his toy!

oops. editing to say that if THAT sounded bad to you, get your mind out of the gutter! ha.

Message edited by author 2007-06-29 15:42:53.

06/29/2007 03:43:49 PM · #19

Originally posted by magenmarie:

LOL! I'm impressed already.

You're gonna model for me... woohoo. Bring the lensbaby we'll play :-D

06/29/2007 03:47:48 PM · #20

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by magenmarie:

LOL! I'm impressed already.

You're gonna model for me... woohoo. Bring the lensbaby we'll play :-D

Mobile's not that far from NC. :)

Although you don't want me to model for ya, unless i lose a good 20 pounds first.

06/29/2007 03:51:44 PM · #21

Originally posted by magenmarie:

Although you don't want me to model for ya, unless i lose a good 20 pounds first.

When I meet a woman that doesn't tell me she needs to lose 20 pounds first, I will give that statement some credit, until then BS :-P

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/29/2007 03:54:12 PM · #22

bs, shmee ess.

;-P

(i'm GREAT with witty comebacks, can't you tell?)

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

06/29/2007 03:59:35 PM · #23

Originally posted by magenmarie:

Although you don't want me to model for ya, unless i lose a good 20 pounds first.

The goal should be to lose the BAD twenty pounds. ;-)