Lensbaby 0.6X Wide Angle/Macro Conversion Lens Review

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Introduction

The Lensbaby 0.6X Wide Angle/Macro Lens™ includes a 0.6X attachment that converts the 50mm focal length of the Lensbaby lens to a wider angle 30mm, while keeping the Sweet Spot the same size as a Lensbaby photo taken without a wide angle conversion lens. This lens also has the bonus feature of allowing photographers to unscrew the rear lens element for use as a macro lens that focuses as close as 2" to 3" from their subjects. The rear element of the Lensbaby 0.6X Wide Angle/Macro Conversion Lens is comparable to using a Lensbaby with the +4 and the +10 lenses from the Lensbaby Macro Kit stacked together.

Specifications

Construction: 37 mm threads, screws on the front of the Lensbaby

Optics: 0.6X Wide

Close Focus: Macro element focuses from 2" to 3"

Included accessories: Front cap, rear cap, lens pouch.

Price From: $ 58.95 USD

Manufacturers web site: www.lensbabies.com

Positives

• Macro, using the rear of the conversion lens you get increased macro with the Lensbaby.
• Wide, well not really, it gives you 66mm on a DX camera, but it does make the Lensbaby more useful.

Drawbacks

• Changing apertures, you have to unscrew the lens to change apertures on the Lensbaby
• Wide? well according to my tests the widest you can go is 44mm(on FF) not, 30mm as advertised. You can go wider, but then you have nothing in focus at all.

Verdict

Alternatives

Lensbaby Wide Angle/Telephoto Kit. From $ 88.95 USD

Sample Pictures

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