| Lensbaby 3G Specifications | |
| Frame Coverage | 35mm |
| Approximate Focal Length | 50mm |
| Lens Construction | Multi-coated optical glass doublet |
| Aperture Type | interchangeable aperture disks |
| Available Apertures | 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.3m (12") |
| Maximum Diameter x Length | 90mm x 76mm (3.3" x 3") |
| Weight | 161.6g (5.7oz) |
Reviews
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TheOnlinePhotographer.com
In addition to focus control, the 3G's adjustment posts allow you to fine tune the sweet spot placement. The knobs are a nice size and turn smoothly. In fact, the well thought out ergonomic design of the 3G became much more apparent after an hour of tabletop shooting.
OutbackPhoto.com
The aperture can be controlled by changing little magnetic disks with a perfect round aperture (no disk equals f/2 and the disks come in f/2.8 - f/22). Here you have to find the balance between low DOF (wide aperture) and higher DOF (smaller apertures).
Blurbomat.com
I prefer the lockability and tweakability that the 3G allows. It’s really a testament to the engineering mind behind the Lensbaby line that an inexpensive, flexible focus system can be used on just about any SLR (film or digital) with a standard lens mount and get repeatable results. For fans of macro photography or tilt-shift photography on a budget, this is a great lens.
Imaging-Resource.com
The 3G doesn't communicate electronically with your camera. That makes more than autofocus an issue. Changing apertures must be done manually and setting exposure may be a manual affair on your gear, too, although cameras that meter through the lens can adjust shutter speed in aperture priority mode.
Bob Atkins
The Lensbaby 3G is a significant improvement over the original lensbaby in many ways. It has a better lens resulting in higher contrast images with a sharper center zone, especially at wide apertures. It's also much more controllable since the focus and tilt can be locked in place and adjusted with some precision.
CNet.com
The Lensbaby 3G is a leap forward for the system. By incorporating three screws that act as locking rails, you can lock the front element into place by pressing a small button on the side of the ring that's on the front of the bellows. That means you can precisely position the focusing sweet spot and keep it there while you pay attention to operating the camera's controls.
PhotoCritic.org
Is it a brilliant lens? Definitely. Is it worth the money? Well, it depends on how much money you have to spend, and how you want to develop as a photographer. If you don’t have any prime lenses, I’d say buy a 50/1.8 first. Once you’ve got one of those, build yourself a macro lens. Then, take a damn good look at the Lensbabies. I, for one, know I’ll never want to be without one of these things in my photo bag.
PopPhoto.com
The process of shooting with Lensbaby 3G is quite different than with Lensbaby 2.0, and the two lenses are optimized for different types of photography. While Lensbaby 2.0 is great for intuitive, fluid, photojournalistic shots, Lensbaby 3G is a workhorse for pros that require precise focusing, complete control, and repeatability.
