Lensbaby Adds Macro Converters

By Greg Tarr -- TWICE, 2/2/2012

Portland, Ore. - Lensbaby introduced macro converters for its Lensbaby lens bodies and optics.

The macro converters ($50 suggested retail) help Lensbaby photographers create close-up, dreamy and artistic photos while blurring out distracting elements, the company said.

"We've created a product that offers even more macro options beyond our existing Lensbaby Macro Kit, and works with every lens body and optic we make," stated Craig Strong, Lensbaby president and co-founder. "These macro converters offer great close-up range, and when mixed and matched with our existing Macro Kit, provide even more options for creative Lensbaby macro photography."

The macro converters are available as a set containing one 8mm converter and one 16mm converter, which can also be stacked together to make a 24mm converter.

The existing Lensbaby Macro Kit (which features a +4 and +10 macro filter) can also be used in conjunction with the macro converters with the double glass, single glass, plastic and soft-focus optics for an even closer capture, the company said.

The lenses are available now from the company's website and at photo specialty stores.