Abstract: The Nikon SLR system is beloved by enthusiasts and serves as the workhorse for many professionals. And it's been around for decades, so there's no shortage of compatible lenses. When shopping for new glass today, you have access to hundreds of options fro...
Abstract: Interchangeable lens cameras offer a lot more creative flexibility and control than smartphones and point-and-shoots. Buying a camera with swappable lenses lets you change your angle of view, and take advantage of speciality optics for macro and fish-eye...
Abstract: It's true that most photographers looking to buy an SLR go with a Canon or a Nikon camera. But, despite their market share, the big two aren't the only game in town. The Pentax brand has been around for a long time, and if you learned photography in the...
Abstract: When you're buying a camera with interchangeable lenses, you're also buying into a lens system. For many, that means optics from the same manufacturer as your camera, supplemented via third parties. The L-Mount mirrorless system is a bit different-while i...
Abstract: Cameras that can swap out lenses, like those in Sony's mirrorless system, don't work with just any lens. You'll need to shop for one that's made for your camera. If you opt for the Sony system, you'll benefit from a very long history, and with a decade's...
Abstract: Fujifilm is one of the first names of photography, with a history that stretches back nearly a century. Photographers who are old enough to have used analog cameras best know the brand's film stocks-it served as Kodak's biggest rival prior to the digital...
Abstract: What's the best way to stand out from the crowd and exhibit some eye-catching colors? By applying some colored gels to a Lensbaby Omni effects system, of course!Home to some of the most unique lenses in the world fondly called “art” lenses, Lensbaby pride...
Published: 2019-11-25, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Inspires creative photography, Includes adapters for various filter threads, Magnetic attachment for Effect Wands is elegant and innovative, Two expansions packs already available,
Not for everyone, Can be tricky to use with lenses with big front elements
The Lensbaby Omni Creative Filter System attaches to the front of your lens and includes attachments to bend light, add color, and more. It's a powerful tool when put in the hands of creative photographers...
Turn any lens into a practicaleffects system! Stepdown rings are included, Wellbuilt and lightweight, Very simple to customize, Easy to use, ready right out of the box, A good variety of effect wands to create all sorts of interesting looks, The ability t
You need to disassemble and reassemble for most camera cases and packing situations, There may be some vignetting with the stepdown rings
Yes, it is possible to achieve similar effects by simply holding up a prism or other such geometric crystal to your lens, but that can be a nuisance. Instead, why not have something that simply attaches and holds firm?As such, the OMNI Creative Filter Sys...
I still need to test a final production sample of the Lensbaby Omni, however, I've been able to assess the effects that it creates. I think the results will please Lensbaby fans, but the fact that they can be created with regular optics will widen the app...
