Lensbaby 2.0 Review

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Introduction

January 2007

Lensbaby 2.0, was invented by Craig Strong, to give the feel of Holga cameras. The Lensbaby 2.0 is a upgraded version of the first lensbaby, main upgrade is the Optics. The aperture disk system also got revised, and is now held in place by magnets. It features an accordion style body, and the lens can be shifted and tilted in any direction. The lens comes with 4 different aperture discs, that is held in place by magnets. One of the key features is the control you have over what`s in focus in your pictures.The focal length is approximately 50mm.

Specifications

Lens Construction: 2 glass elements

Filter Size: 37mm

Included accessories: lens cap, rear cap, aperture discs, disc removal tool.

Size and weight: 6.3mm x 5.7mm, 105g / 2.5" x 2.25", 3.7 oz

Aperture: f/2, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, and f/8 (by switching discs)

Price from: Discontinued

Manufacturers web site: www.lensbabies.com

Positives

• Sharp. Center sharpness is on par with the Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8
  
• Price. @ 150 USD, this is not a major investment

Drawbacks

• Focus, its pretty hard maintaining focus with this lens.

Verdict

If you want a retro Holga look in your pictures, and you don't want to spend time in Photoshop, this is the lens for you. I think the 3G version is a better buy, as you can actually lock and fine tune the focus(which is one thing i wish the 2.0 had)

Features
Performance
Build
Value

Alternatives

Lensbaby Control Freak. Price: $269.95 USD

Lensbaby Muse with Plastic Optics. Price: $99.95USD

Lensbaby Muse with Double Glass Optic. Price: $149.95 USD

Lensbaby Composer. Price: $269.95 USD

*Prices and rebates are subject to change. Listed price is from July 28, 2009

Sample Pictures

Images have been imported to photoshop CS3 through Capture NX 2 thus leaving the original image settings as shot, I. E white balance, sharpening, etc .etc. Full resolution sample images are in RGB color mode. Check out my copyright page for information about usage of these images.