Category Archives: Lensbaby

Lensbaby announced new Double Glass II Optic for the Composer Pro II (for EF+RF, F+Z, X, MFT, K, E, L mounts)

It seems that in 2023, Lensbaby is still alive and kicking – they just announced a new Double Glass II Optic for the Composer Pro II. The new setup is available in various mirrorless and DSLR mounts: Canon EF+RF, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F+Z, Pentax K, Sony E, and Leica L. A few […]

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Lensbaby announced new Velvet Limited Edition Silver lenses

Lensbaby announced that their Velvet lenses are now available in Limited Edition Silver for the first time (the lenses are really available for all possible mounts):

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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 lens announced

The previously rumored Lensbaby Velvet 28 f/2.5 lens for Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X, and MFT is now officially announced. The new lens is now in stock at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H:

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Lensbaby to announce a new Velvet 28 lens for Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X and MFT

Lensbaby is rumored to announce a new Velvet 28 lens for Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X and MFT cameras. Here are the details:

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Lensbaby launches a new Composer Pro II with Edge 35 Optic wide angle tilt lens

Lensbaby announced a new Composer Pro II with Edge 35 Optic wide angle tilt lens for Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony E, Fuji X and MFT mounts (additional info at Adorama and B&H):

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New Lensbaby lens teaser

Lensbaby has new teasers for what appears to be a new pancake lens for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The official announcement is expected on August 7th, 2018:

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Announced today: Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Sweet 80 Optic lens

Just a quick mention of the new Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Sweet 80 Optic lens that was announced today. Pricing and availability for the different mounts can be found here. Lens specifications:

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New Lensbaby Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens with 1:2 macro capabilities announced

Lensbaby announced a new Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens with 1:2 macro capabilities for SLR and mirrorless cameras. For pricing and availability check Adorama and B&H. Sample photos can be found here. See also this hands-on report on the new lens. Velvet 85 lens specifications:

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What else is new? (Pentax mirrorless camera rumors, new Lensbaby Trio 28 lens and more)

→ Lensbaby announced a new Trio 28 lens for mirrorless cameras which includes all three Lensbaby Twist, Velvet and Sweet effect lenses in one compact package. → Pentax is rumored to announce a new mirrorless camera. → Phase One XF IQ3 100MP updated with electronic shutter.

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What else is new?

→ New: Zeiss Loxia bundle with 21mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses for Sony E mount. → New Veydra 85mm T2.2 lens for Sony E-mount announced.   → Two new Olympus lens kits introduced: Olympus travel kit with 14-150mm f/4-5.6 and 17mm f/1.8 lenses Olympus portrait kit with 45mm f/1.8 and 75mm f/1.8 lenses

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What else is new?

There are still few items left in the Newegg selection of cameras that qualify for the 25% off coupon code APRDCSALE00 plus free shipping (previously reported here). New Lensbaby Twist 60 Optic lens announced (check pricing and availability). The Impossible Project got a new instant camera, the I-1. https://vimeo.com/161949709 Lytro announced lightfield technology to film […]

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What else is new?

→ Canon EOS M10 mirrorless camera tested at DxOMark → Lensbaby Edge 50 Optic lens launched as a separate item, available for pre-order. → Many brands are increasing their prices in Canada as a result of the week Canadian dollar (the Canadian dollar has fallen 15% in the last six months). I was told that Tamron is […]

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