SUMMARY
A wedding photographer experimented with the Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Edge 50 Optic at a real wedding, primarily for portraits. While the lens's selective focus produced dreamy, distinctive images, the manual focusing and slower shooting process presented significant workflow challenges, especially in the fast-paced environment of wedding photography. Despite a low keeper rate, the lens unexpectedly excelled during the first dance, capturing the atmosphere with its unique aesthetic. Ultimately, the photographer concluded that while the Lensbaby creates beautiful images, its limitations make it impractical for professional wedding work.
TAKEAWAYS
Lensbaby Composer Pro II offers selective focus, creating a 'sweet spot' of sharpness.
Manual focusing and slower shooting significantly impacted wedding photography workflow.
Keeper rates were low, requiring more shots to achieve usable images.
The lens unexpectedly succeeded in low-light, dynamic situations like the first dance.